The Public Comment period is currently open for the Donlin Gold Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). There are three components to the project: the 315 mile pipeline from Cook Inlet to the mine site, the barge transportation on the Kuskokwim River, and the mine site itself. Information on the project and how to submit a comment can be found at: http://www.donlingoldeis.com/. We encourage the public to read about the project and submit their comments to the US Army Corps of Engineers as a part of the public process.

UPDATE: The comment period has been extended from April 30th to May 31, 2016.
 
The Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance has passed the following resolution that has been submitted as public comment.

It's currently snowing here in Anchorage, Alaska which should make for some wonderful snowy conditions tomorrow for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start! While the route had to be shortened from its normal 11 miles to 3, we know it will be a good time!

Then on Sunday, your very own Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance will be at the restart in Willow! Look for us with the rest of the vendors inside the Community Center. Stop by to warm up and learn more about the Iditarod National Historic Trail! The Iditarod Trail Committee has information on parking and shuttle buses. 

Can't make it this weekend? Experience the race from Google Street View, and then check out our store for our great products!

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Read a wrap up of the 2016 Hike the Hill from our partners at the Partnership for the National Trails System.