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OWNER'S MANUAL
These Constituency Profiles have been prepared for the Office of Public AwareneBs of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Northwest Regional Foundation
of Spokane, Washington as an aide in communicating with the various organizations in
Region 10 which are affected by EPA activities* The views expressed herein, except those
attributed to individual organizations, are those of the preparer and do not necessarily
correspond to those of the EPA* This Owner's Manual is Intended to be a guide for users of
these profiles. It will explain how the profiles were compiled, how they are organized,
and how they might be used.
HOW THEY WERE COMPILED
EPA requested that we develop profiles of organizations in nine constituency areas. These
areas are Agriculture, Business and Industry, Environment, Labor, Minorities, Public
Interest, Urban, Women, and Youth. Our first step in preparing these profiles was to
compile a list of the organizations in each constituency group in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
and Washington, the four states which comprise Region 10. In some cases, this was a
fairly easy task. For instance, the State Department of Agriculture in Washington had a
very complete list of the agricultural organizations in the state. This was generally
true In each of the states for Agriculture, Business and Industry, Labor, and Environment.
However, to the best of our knowledge, ours was the first attempt to assemble
comprehensive lists of Minority, Urban, Women, and Youth organizations in each of the
states. There has been no previous effort to compile any sort of list of Public Interest
groups in the Region.
As a result, there are probably gape in some of the lists. For instance, in Washington,
we obtained lists of women's organizations from the Women's Resource Center in Spokane,
the Seattle Office of Women's Rights, and the U.S. Department of Labor in its Directory
for Reaching Minority and Women's Groups. Although we were told by several women's
organizations that these were the most complete lists available, It seems to us that they
can not contain all the Women's groups In the state. However, while we have inevitably
missed some organizations in each of the constituency groups, this effort provides a
starting point for any further expansion of the lists.
Once we had these lists in hand, we developed a questionnaire to be mailed to all the
organizations that we had identified in each of the states. It requested basic
information about each organization, such as phone number, contact person, number of
members, main focus, and how it communicates with Its members. Additionally, the
questionnaire asked for information about the organization's environmental concerns. We
also asked for their environmental priorities, any issues on which they had taken
positions, a statement of EPA actions with which they agreed or disagreed, and which, If
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any, of EPA program areas they would like to receive Information about. A copy of the
questionnaire Is attached.
We mailed out a total of 3400 questionnaires: 470 In Alaska, 680 In Idaho, 975 in Oregon,
and 1270 in Washington. A follow-up letter to all groups and phone calls to key
organizations brought in 548 responses for a total response rate of 15.92. This breaks
down to 63 or 12.1% from Alaska, 139 or 20.1% from Idaho, 145 or 15.0% from Oregon, and
201 or 15.9% from Washington.
Once we had all the responses, we began to list them In the standard format of the
Individual profiles. This includes the name of the organization, Its addresB and contact
person, how it communicates with itB members, organizational information, environmental
priorities, and those EPA program areas about which it would like to be informed. We have
also left space on the profiles for additional comments after "Further Contacts". In some
cases, we summarized responses to make them easier to read, but In all cases, we
maintained the original content and often quoted from the questionnaire directly.
Finally, we developed an introduction to each constituency group in each state. It was
created through "facts and figures" research, phone calls to key leaders In each
constituency group, and by summarizing the questionnaire responses*
ROW THE PROFILES ARE ORGANIZED
The profiles are divided Into four volumes: one each for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington. These four volumes are further divided into nine separate sections, each
corresponding to one of the nine constituency groups. These sections are arranged
alphabetically, and each one contains:
1. An introduction to each constituency group which describes its characteris-
tics, summarizes the environmental concerns of its members, and gives some ideas
about how EPA might go about Improving communication with members of that group.
2. An alphabetical index of those organizations which responded to our question-
naire and the page within the section where their profiles can be found.
3. The "Profiles" themselves: the condensed and formated responses from each
organization.
4. A cross-reference of organizations from other constituency groups which also
consider themselves to be part of this group.
5. A mailing list of the organizations which were identified in that consti-
tuency group.
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HOW TO USE THESE PROFILES
Included in these profiles are every organization that we could discover in the nine
constituency groups in each state, a total of nearly 3500. They range from the Portland
Urban Indian Council to Rural Alaska Community Action, and from the Spokane YWCA to the
Idaho Outdoor Association. As the comments of organizations which responded to our
questionnaire reveal, many organizations in Region 10 have little or no direct Interest in
EPA and its activities. Their interests and those of the EPA simply do not coincide.
Additionally, many of these same organizations have no clear idea of what EPA is and what
it does. EPA thus gets the blame or credit for activities of the U.S. Forest Service, the
various state departments of ecology, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the federal court
system. Thus, in order to Improve communication with many organizations, EPA faces a
formidable task of educating them to its purposes and to a lesser extent those of other
state and federal agencies. While we have suggested in our introductions to several of
these constituencies that this may be the best way to improve communication, it remains up
to the EPA to determine if such an effort is justified.
As a starting point for communicating with organizations in Region 10, these profiles do
several things:
1. They identify who's out there. As we mentioned above, these profiles do not
contain every organization in the Region, but they do contain the most Important ones and
are probably the most comprehensive such listing available. They enable EPA to know who
its constituents are. If an even more detailed listing of these constituents proves to be
desirable, these lists provide a point from which to begin a more detailed compilation.
2. They are a start at Identifying which of these organizations are concerned about
the EPA and the environment. Those organizations which responded to our questionnaire are
the ones most likely to be interested in public hearings, changes in EPA regulations, or
entering into a dialogue on environmental protection. Furthermore, the profiles not only
report the main environmental concerns (whether or not they are EPA's responsibility) of
each organization and constituency group, they also identify specifically which EPA
program areas they are interested in. This gives EPA an idea of who to approach about a
specific issue.
3. The profiles, finally, provide a format which can be expanded as more
organizations interested In EPA activities are identified. Both at the end of each
Individual profile, and at the end of each constituency group, room has been left for
additional comments and for the Inclusion of additional organizations. Thus, these
profiles can grow to include the changing and growing list of organizations interested In
EPA.
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SUMMARY
These profiles were prepared as a tool for EPA to use in communicating with organizations
in Region 10. It is our belief that the first step in communicating with another is to
understand her/his perceptions and beliefs, to learn to see the world through her/his
eyes. These profiles attempt to do this by recording the perceptions of organizations
throughout the Region. Many of these viewpoints are critical of EPA and its activities. It
is not our intent in preparing these profiles to endorse or validate this criticism — the
views expressed in the profiles of individual organizations are those of the organization
profiled and do not necessarily correspond to those of the preparer. Rather we have
sought to record these viewpoints accurately so that EPA can know which organizations or
constituency groups would like to see it be more active, which less active, and which
aren't at all sure what it does. These perceptions can thus inform any efforts EPA may
wish to make to improve communication with these organizations.
Further, in our introduction to each of the constituency groups, we have provided whatever
background seemed relevant to understanding the concerns and viewpoints of these
organizations. Additionally, each concludes with a recommendation about what EPA might do
to improve communication with this group. These opinions are our own and do not
necessarily reflect EPA thinking or future plans. We do hope, however, that these
suggestions and the information contained in these profiles will be useful to EPA in
whatever efforts it undertakes to communicate with the organizations which make up its
constituency in Region 10.
For more information on this project, please contact: Northwest Regional Foundation, N.
910 Washington Street, Spokane WA 99201, (509) 327-5596.
Jonathan Coe, Program Coordinator
Northwest Regional Foundation
March 15, 1981
Research and Writing: Terry Flynn Graphics: Allegra Askman
Sue DeSart Typing: Kristin E. Saldine
Catherine Brooks
The EPA Region X Constituency Profiles were prepared with funding from Project Grant
Number 901050010 of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any opinions, findings, or
conclusions expressed herein are those of the preparer or of the organizations profiled
and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Constituency Profile
Questionnaire
1. Please Identify your organization:
ORGANIZATION KAME
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (1f any)
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
2. Does your organization have other branches or offices 1n othe
parts of the state? If so, please 11st the nane,
address, and contact person for those organizations [attad!
additional sheets If necessary}:
BRANCH NAME
CONTACT
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
3. Which of the following categories best describes your organization?
(Mark all that apply)
AGRICULTRAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL
MINORITY LABOR PUBLIC INTEREST
YOUTH URBAN WOMEN
4.
Does your organization have a Beabershlp? If so, please tell us how
many members you have and the characteristics of that ¦enbershlo
(individuals or groups, over 60, student, etc.):
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S Do you war* orlaarily at a regional, state, or local level!
6. What cowwjntcation tools do you have?
NEWSPAPER/NEWSLETTER (NAME)
MAGAZINE (NAME)
ANNUAL REPORT (NANE)
OTHER {DESCRIBE}
7. How would you describe your oriorlties with resDect to the environment
and environmental quality — what's Important to you?
8. Does your organization ever take official or unofficial positions on
environmental Issues? If so, what are some of the nost Imoortant
positions you have taken in the last year?
9. Please list up to three actions by EPA in the past which you have
agreed with:
10. Please list up to three actions by EPA 1n the past which you have
disagreed with;
11. Have you ever tried to contact EPA to express an opinion?
If so, what was their response?
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CONSTITUENCY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
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12. Do you waunt to be placed on the EPA mailing list?
13. Which of the EPA program areas listed below are you roost interested
in getting more information about?
AIR QUALITY WATER QUALITY TOXIC SUBSTANCES
SOLID WASTE NOISE PESTICIDES
RADIATION DRINKING WATER
14. Please list three (or more on attached pages) other organizations
you know whom we should be contacting with this questionnaire:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
15, Please name the organization in your community which you feel is
doing the most to help people to think about the social and
environmental problems of our changing times:
NAME .
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/21 P
PHONE
16. Oo you have any other questions or comments?
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AGRICULTURE
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ALASKA AGRICULTURE
Alaska ranks last In the nation as a producer of farm products. There are
less than 400 farms in the state, and consequently 90% of the needed food is
imported. Organizations focused on agriculture are therefore limited. We
identified only 14 such organizations, most of them offices of the
Agricultural Extension Service.
Almost all commercial agriculture in Alaska is located in one of two areas.
The Matanuska Valley, north of Anchorage, is rich farmland with a fairly long
growing season and over 19 hours of daylight in the summer. More than fiG% of
Alaska's farm products come from this area. Most of the remaining 20% comes
from the Tanana Valley, 100 miles east of Fairbanks, with some activity on
the Kenai Peninsula (minor production in beef, hay, and potatoes), Kodiak
i Islands (with more beef production than anywhere else in the state), and on
Umnak and Unalaska Islands, where 12,000 sheep are raised for wool.
Milk and hay account for almost half of the value of Alaska's farm products
($9.1 million in 1979), with potatoes, grain, beef, eggs, and other
vegetables also Important. An additional unique agricultural activity is
reindeer "ranching", with a value of more than $275,000 from reindeer meat
and other products In 1977.
A major concern to farmers in Alaska Is one shared by most of the
constituency groups in. this state: the availability and control of the
state's land. Although much of Alaska is not suited to agricultural activi-
ties, there are an estimated 15 million acres of potential undeveloped farm-
land, and an additional 108 million acres suitable for livestock grazing.
However, Alaska residents and the state government have access to only a
email portion of Che land, and decisions about Alaska land use will have
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CROSS REFERENCE
The organizations listed below place themselves in the Agriculture
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency groups as
indicated.
Organization Profile Listed Under
Southest Alaska Seine Boat Owners and Business
Operators Association
728 Water Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Tanana Chiefs Conference Minority
1st and Hall Streets, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Rural Alaska Community Action Program
P.O. Box 3-3908 Anchorage, AK 99503
Public Interest
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Agriculture
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Agriculture
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Agriculture
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Agriculture
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Extension Service TrAA
Uayne Vandre, Coord.
2651 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504
Ak. Farmers Cooperative
Lyle Brassier
Delta Junction, AK 99737
Extension Service
Henry Gettinger
SR 50379
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Grange, Tanana Valley
Ernie Gaiser
4.5 Mile Farmers Loop
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Extension Service
Robert Gillas Delta Agricultural Project
SRA Box 44 Nistler Bldg.
Delta Junction, AK 99737
Extension Service
LaVern Wahl Northern Southeast Regional
Box 88 Aquaculture Assoc.
Soldotna, AK 99669 Sitka, AK 99835
Extension Service
Terry Gilmore
Kenny Lake
Via Copper Center, AK 99573
Extension Service
Jim Burton
Kodiak, AK 99615
Extension Service
Jim Kellard
Box 101
Talkeetna, AK 99676
Extension Service
John Nash
SRD Box 9220
Palmer, AK 99645
Extension Service
Dick Roberts
SR 90648
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Extension Service
Claud Oxford
Box 85
Wasilla, AK 99687
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BUSINESS
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ALASKA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Much of the business and industry in Alaska is based on the use of its
abundant natural resources. We identified 53 organizations which represent
groups of businesses, including Chambers of Commerce, professional
organizations, and industry coalitions, such as the Alaska Seine Boat Owners
and Operators Association. The information below summarizes the major
industries in Alaska and some of their major concerns regarding environmental
regulations.
Alaska's abundance of natural resources Includes minerals, fish and wildlife
and forests. Since the discovery and subsequent development of Alaskan oil
fields during the 1960's and 70'b, the mineral resources of the state have
become increasingly vital to the nation. The completion of the oil pipeline
resulted in a dramatic increase In oil production, from an annual value of
$364.6 million in 1975 to $5.5 billion in 1979. Sand and gravel, natural
gas, and coal added an additional $250 million in 1979.
The second most valuable industry In Alaska is commercial fishing, which nets
almost $300 million annually, making this state the national leader In dollar
value of its fisheries production. Salmon and crab account for the majority
of this value, with halibut, shrimp, and herring also important. The largest
manufacturing activities are seafood processing, with large factories on the
south coast and on the islands engaged in freezing and canning.
The state is 33X forested, and forest products are consequently an important
economic factor. Wood pulp, lumber and wood products were valued at almost
$200 million in 1975. Other important economic activities include tourism
and military and government operations.
Representatives of business and Industry are concerned
about the effects of government regulation on their
business activities. The Alaska office of the America
Federation of Business indicated their concern "that
in the promulgation of environmental regulations,
consideration of the impact on small business is not
overlooked." However, the strong and direct relation-
ship between all major Industry and the environment
creates a special consideration. For example, the
Southeast Alaska Seine Boat Owners and Operators
Association points out that "the environment and its
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quality Is Important to protect because we also are protecting our fish
resources." Like the other Alaskan constituency groups, there Is a strong
concern for land use questions, with most of business and Industry actively
seeking more state and local control over the use of Alaska's land.
Beyond this general concern with environmental issues and federal regulation,
the Business and Industry organizations that responded to our questionnaire
had no specific knowledge of EPA and Its activities. None of them mentioned
any EPA action with which they agreed or disagreed. Further, only two had
had any past contact with the EPA. Given both their concerns and this lack
of knowledge, EPA could Improve communication with these organizations simply
by contacting them and Informing them about Its role and activities.
What follows ie an alphabetical index of thoBe organizations which responded
to our questionnaire. It in turn is followed by the profiles themselves.
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Name of Organization Page
Alaska State Dental Society • . B-4
American Federation of Business B-5
American Institute of Architects- B-6
American Society of Civil Engineers ... B-7
Desk and Derrick Club of Anchorage B-8
Landlord/Property Manager's Association B-9
Miner's Association B-10
Society of Professional Engineers B-ll
Southeast Alaska Seine Boat Owner's and Operator's
Association B-12
Business b Indusfry
B-3
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Name of ALASKA STATE DENTAL SOCIETY
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organ Izatlonal
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
P.O. Box 3 - 487
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 277-4675
Phillip L. Locker, Jr., D.D.S., President
"Newsbrlefs" (newsletter)
This is a non-profit professional organization dealing with all issues
relating to dentistry in the state of Alaska. Its membership is composed of
145 licensed from throughout the state. It has other offices in Fairbanks,
Anchorage, Kodiak, and Juneau.
This group is concerned with and has taken an official position in support of
flouridatlon of water systems. They did not comment on EPA actions with
which they agreed or disagreed.
Water Quality and Drinking Water
Further
Contacts:
Business b Industry
B-4
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Name of
Organization
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF BUSINESS
Address
Contact Person
Communica t ion
Tools
Organ izatlonal
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interes t
Further
Contacts:
11 34 W. 8th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 278-3614
Orin Tuckett, Director
"Progress with Patience" (newsletter)
This Is an association of small business operators who work at the state and
sometimes the national level on political, environmental, or economic
concerns that affect the operation of small businesses.
The Federation is primarily concerned that the Interests of small businesses
not be overlooked in the development of environmental regulations. Although
it has not taken positions on environmental issues in the past, the
Federation has Intentions of doing so in the future..
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Business 6 Industry
B-5
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Name of
Organizafion
Address
Contact Person
Commun i ca t ion
Tools
Organ izat ional
Informa tIon
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
P.O. Box 2996
Anchorage, AK 995JO
(907) 274-4567
Leo McGlacifin, President
newsletter - in combination with the Alaska Professional Consortium
This is a statewide professional organization of 150 working architects.
The Institute's primary environmental concerns are solid waste disposal,
noise abatement, and any issues in which environmental regulations, general
health, and architecture come together. It does not take positions on
environmental issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Noise, and Toxic Substances
Business G Industry
B-6
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Name of
Organ!za11 on
Address
Contact Person
Communica tIon
Tool s
Organizat ional
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
ContactB:
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
430 W. 7tli, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-3633
Bill Smith, President
None stated.
This is a professional organization of 314 civil engineers from throughout
the state which addresses engineering issues. It has chapters in Fairbanks
and Southeastern Alaska.
The Society is interested in any environmental issues that relate to
engineering.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Business & Industry
B-7
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Commtin 1 c a 11 on
Tool s
Organlzational
Information
Envlronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
DESK AND DERRICK CLUB OF ANCHORAGE
c/o Alyeska Pipeline
1835 S. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99512
(907) 265-8663
Betty Fritz, President
monthly newsletter
This is an organization of 130 women which provides education about the oil
Industry. It is active both locally and on a statewide basis. It has
another branch in Kenai.
The Club Is interested in all types of issues that Impact the oil industry.
It has taken positions on the Beaufort Sea through advocate letters written
by its members. It did not mention any EPA actions with which it agreed or
di sagreed.
Water Quality and Pesticides
Further
Contacts:
Business 0 Industry
B-8
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Name of LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION
Organlzation
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
2550 Denali #1600
Anchorage, AK 99503
Ben Marsh, Executive Secretary
monthly newsletter; monthly meetings
This is a trade association of 182 members who are owners and managers of
residential properties. It promotes an awareness of and action on regula-
tions that affect residential properties.
Its environmental concerns are the impact of land use planning and
regulations on rental properties. It has not taken positions on
environmental issues.
Air Quality and Water Quality
Business (j Industry
B-9
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N a me o f
Organ ization
MINER'S ASSOCIATION
Add reas
Contact Person
Communi cat ion
Tool s
Organizational
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contact s:
509 W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 17
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-2433
Paul Glavlnovlch, Director
newsletter; magazine; and annual report
This Association is a trade organization which promotes mining and seeks to
assure an economic climate favorable to mining. It has 1500 members and has
chapters in Ketch, Sitka, Haines, Fairbanks, and Nome.
The Association is concerned about monitoring all regulations which impact
mining. It has taken a position on the Alaska Lands Bill but did not comment
on EPA actions with which its agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides
Business & Industry
B-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communicat Jon
Tools
Organizatlonal
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SOCIKTY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
P.O. Box 3115
Anchorage, AK 99510
(907) 279-7451
None stated.
"DeBign Council News" (newsletter)
Tliis Is a professional support society of engineers.
Its prime environmental concern is waste water design. It works closely with
the EPA.
Water Quality and Toxic Substances
Business & Industry
B-l 1
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Name of
Organ iza tIon
SOUTHEAST ALASKA SEINE BOAT OWNERS AND OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tool s
Organizational
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
728 Water Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6618
Michele Zerbetz, Director
monthly newsletter
This is a political organization whose focus is to promote and protect
commercial purse seine fishing interests in S.E. Alaska. ItB 100 members are
commercial purse seine fishermen.
This group is concerned with the environment and its quality as a way to
protect fishing resources. They have been Involved with d-2 legislation of
Alaska lands and support wilderness for Misty Fjord area in order to protect
fish streams from mining Impact. They also support stream flow guarantees
and buffer strips In logging practices. They did not mention any EPA actions
with which they agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Further
Contact s:
Business 6 Indusrry
B-12
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Business & Industry
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Business G Industry
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Business b Industry
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Business 6 Industry
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Business
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization Profile Listed Under
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Pouch 6-650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Public Interest
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Alaska Plan
Marva J. Williams, Ex. Dir.
517 W. Northern Lights, Su. A
Anchorage, AK 99504
Am. Fed. of Business
Orin Tuckett, Dir.
1134 W. 8th
Anchorage, AK 99501
Am. Institute of Architects
Leo McGalcifin
P0 Box 2996
Anchorage, AK 99510
Am. Society of Civil Engineers
WA Robertson, Pres.
P0 Box 6087
Anchorage, AK 99502
Assoc. General Contractors
PO Box 4-2500
Anchorage, AK 99509
Chamber of Commerce
George Easley
612 F. Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Commonwealth North
Malcolm Roberts, Ex. Dir.
935 West 3rd
Anchorage, AK 99501
Community Enterprise Develop-
ment Corporation of Alaska
Alfred Ketzler, Ex. Dir.
1011 East Tudor, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99501
Construction Specifications
Institute
John McCool, Pres.
Box 940
Anchorage, AK 99510
Desk & Derrick Club of Anch.
Betty Hadstron, Pres.
PO Box 6-612
Anchorage, AK
Downtown Anchorage Assn.
Ken Hume, Ex. Dir.
Box 2257
Anchorage, AK 99501
Estate Planning Council
Ron Greisee, Pres.
510 L St, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501
Geophysical Society of Alaska
Don Gerwin, Pres.
PO Box 360
Anchorage, AK 99510
Home Builders Assoc.
Mr. Lynn Alton
999 E. Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99503
Landlord Property Managers Assn.
Bernard L. Marsh, Ex. Sec.
505 W. Northern Lights
Anchorage, AK 99503
Porferisional Design Council
Michael Punkett, Pres.
P0 Box 3115 D.T.
Anchorage, AK 99510
Resource Development
Council for Alaska
James Dye, Director
PO Box 516
Anchorage, AK 99501
Society of Petroleum Engineers
W.W. Daily, Chairman
Box 360
Anchorage, AK 99501
Society of Professional
Engineers, Anchorage Chapter
Steve Brown, Pres.
PO Box 3115
Anchorage, AK 99510
Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
550 First Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alaskans Serving Alaska's
People
512 2nd Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alaska Miners Assoc.
Haines Chapter
Haines, AK 98827
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
200 Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 9980
Assoc. of Alaska School Boards
204 Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Kanai Chamber of Commerce
Kenai, AK 99611
Southeastern Alask Seine Boat
Owners & Operators
72 B Water
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Ketchikan Chamber of Connnerce
423 Mission
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Cape Fox Corporation
Saxman
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Oil & Gas Assn. Salanatof Native Assoc., Inc.
W.W. Hopkins
505 W. Northern Lights, Suite 219 Kenai, AK 99611
Anchorage, AK 99503
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Alaska Loggers Assn
111 Stedtnan
Ketchikaiij AK 99901
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Sitka
Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
Western Oil and Gas. Assoc.
505 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage3 AK 99503
United Fisherman's Marketing
Assn.
201 Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
National Alliance of
Business
121 Fireweed
Anchorage, AK 99503
Japan Fisheries Assoc.
333 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Petersburg Chamber of
Commerce
Petersburg, AK 99833
National Electrical Contractors
Assoc. Ak. Chapter
712 W. 36th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Miners Assn.
Paul Glavinovich
«74u Hartzelo Road
Anchorage, AK 99t>07
Sitka Community Assn.
456-L Katlian
Sitka, AK 99835
Alaska Visitors Assoc.
201 E. 3rd Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Mining tngineers Society
Don Stevenson
7749 Brent Circle
Anchorage, AK 99502
Northers Southeast Regional
Aquacultural Assn.
Sitkan, AK 99835
Alaska Loggers Assoc.
107 Cahtedral Way
Sitka, AK 99835
Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Sitka
Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
Ak. State Medical Assoc
1135 W. 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Loggers Assn.
107 Cahtedral Way
Sitka, AK 99835
Ak. Dental Society
PO Box 3-487
Anchorage, AK 99501
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla, AK 99681
American Federation of
Business
1135 V. 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Placer Miners of Ak.
Ernie Wolfe
1045 University Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Associated General
Contractors of America
PO Box 60005
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Downtown Assoc. of Fairbanks Interior Village Assoc.
Karen Menefee 127^ Minnie
551% 2nd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS
Alaska covers an area of more than 375 million acres, equivalent to about 1/5
of the area of the "Lower 48" states. Only a very small portion, less than
1/20 of one percent, of the state's land is settled or otherwise altered.
The vastneBB of the wilderness is difficult for most people to imagine, and
many people do view Alaska aB the last untamed land in the United States.
While Alaskans are struggling to develop as an autonomous and self-sufficient
state, they are also involved in various ways in a struggle to maintain their
environment in its unique natural condition.
Thirty-two environmental organizations were identified in Alaska, most of
them regional or state chapters of national conservation associations. More
than a third of the groups responded to our questionnaire. The focuses and
major concerns of these groups are summarized below, along with some brief
background Information. For additional information about land use and envi-
ronmental concerns in Alaska, see the descriptions of other constituency
groups In this state, especially " Alaska Minorities".
Most of these environmental groups are quite active in on-going problems of
environmental protection. Recent activities and concerns cited include sup-
port for a "slightly modified" version of HR 39, for the Alaska National
Interest Lands Act; for the Alaska Forest Practices Act, the Oilspill
Liability Act; and for stricter enforcement of water quality regulations in
regard to placer mining operations. A few of the groupB, Including
Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, are concentrating their efforts on
coastal and marine conservation, while others are focusing on habitat and
wilderness protection in areas where commercial development of natural
resources is taking place.
While moBt of these groups seem quite knowledgeable
about current environmental problems and issues in
Alaska, many are not particularly knowledgeable about
EPA activities within the state. Several groups seem
supportive of the opinion expressed by Trustees for
Alaska, that "the agency is understaffed and
underfunded given the enormous enforcement
responsibilities required of it in this state." Other
groups cited a lack of specific contacts: "We have
had little contact with EPA because our special areas EfWirOnm©f"
of interest are in general not subject to EPA E-l
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jurisdiction" .
Given the above, EPA could improve communication with these environmental
organizations simply by making them more aware of its presence in Alaska and
the role and responsibilities of the Agency. These organizations will tend
to be supportive of EPA activities and will likely respond positively to
improved communication.
What follows is an index of the Environmental Organizations which responded
to our questionnaire. It in turn is followed by the profiles themselves.
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ALASKA ENVIRONMENT
Name of Organization Page
Alaska Conservation Society E-4
Fairbanks Environmental Center E-5
Friends of the Earth E-6
Greenpeace - Alaska E-7
Izaak Walton League E-8
National Audubon Society - Alaska Office E-9
National Wildlife Federation,
Alaska Natural Resource Center E-10
Sierra Club
Alaska Chapter E—11
Juneau Group E-12
Knik Group E-13
Trustees for Alaska E-14
The Wildlife Society, Alaska Chapter E-15
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
ALASKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Box 80192
Fairbanks, Ak 99708
(907) 479-2150
Robert B. Weeden, President
Occasional newsletters
"Alaska Conservation Review" (newspaper)
Membership of this organization consists of 500 Alaskans and 200 non-
Alaskans. The organization's primary focus in on conservation. It has
chapters in Homer, Soldotita, Kodiak, Petersburg, Sitka, College, Ketchikan,
Anchorage, and Juneau*
The environmental priorities of this group are wise policies and public use
of land and water resources. They have taken official positions on the
following: favor slightly modified HB39 (Alaska National Interest Lands);
favor Alaska Forest Practices Act and Oilspill Liability Act; favor minimum
stream flow legislation; favor stricter enforcement of water quality regula-
tions regarding Placer miners. They have agreed with EPA actions in opposi-
tion to early Gulf of Alaska OCS sales and continued pressure on Fairbanks to
control air pollution. They have disagreed with EPA actions in regard to its
continued soft approach to Ketchikan pulp mill water discharges and lack of
action on Placer mining. They also disagreed with closing UA Pollution
Control Lab.
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Air Quality and Water Quality
Environment
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Name of
Organization
FAIRBANKS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Address
Contact Person
Communication
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Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
AreaB of
Interest
218 Driveway
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
(907) 452-5021
John Adams, Executive Director
"The Northern Line" (newsletter)
Fairbanks Environmental Center - Annual Report
Periodic bulletins and fact sheets on specific issues.
400 Individuals from all walks of life compose the membership of this group.
The primary foci of this organization are the Issues of land use, wildlife,
and energy in Arctic and Interior Alaska.
The environmental priorities of this group include the preservation of
wlldlands and wildlife populations; the preservation of open space, clean air
and water in urban areas; the orderly development of mineral resources
without environmental degradation; the development of a diversified
transportation system geared to regional needs and energy efficiency;
decentralized, environmentally-benign energy development. Official positions
taken include reform of state land disposal program; strict controls on
traffic over the North Slope Haul Road and on activities on the surrounding
lands; slower pace of oil and gas leasing on Outer Continental Shelf; a
critical analysis of proposed Susitna hydro-electric project and careful
study of alternatives. They have disagreed with EPA's lack of enforcement of
water quality law in Alaska, especially in regard to mining.
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Toxic Substances
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts
Environment
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
1069 W. Sixth Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-7335
Margie Gibson, Field Representative
David Benton, Alaska Coastal Coordinator
"Iceberg, A Report on Alaskan Coastal & Marine Issues" (newsletter)
Not Man Apart (national magazine)
A variety of books on topics such as whales, soft energy, and the Earth's
wild places.
Membership is open to all concerned citizens. In Alaska the primary focus of
the group is on coastal and marine Issues.
"Important issues for the Alaska office Include supporting subsistence use of
the bowhead whale, opposing offshore oil and gas development in the St.
George Basin, supporting delays of scheduled leases to allow for local
coastal zone planning and adequate research on possible impacts, support of
an international treaty to protect the Porcupine caribou herd."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
GREENPEACE - ALASKA
551 "L" Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 277-5922
Laura Noland, Director
Mark Boberick, President
"Soundings" (newsletter)
"The Examiner" (national newspaper)
This regional organization has a membership of 370 individuals and families.
Their primary focus is the protection of marine mammal habitat in Alaska.
The Juneau Support Group can be reached through Fred Hobbs, Box 474, Douglas,
Alaska 99824.
The environmental priority of this group is marine mammel habitat in Alaska.
They also occasionally get involved with other endangered species issues,
such as the annual wolf control program run by the state. Some official
positions taken in the past year on environmental issues Include the Prlbilof
Island Seal Hunt, aerial wolf hunting, and Artie OCS work.
Radiation, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
n
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE
Box 617A
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2809
Dale Bondurant, Vice President
"Izaak Walton League Newsletter" (monthly)
The League has 700 members throughout the state and is active in conservation
and outdoor activities.
The League's environmental priorities are the protection of fish, wildlife,
water, and forests. It has taken positions supporting public access to
navigable water, supporting the subsistence use of fish and wildlife, and
opposing the pollution of waters from mining activities.
Water Quality
Environment
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Name of
Organization
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY - ALASKA OFFICE
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
308 G. Street, Suite 219
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-7034
David R. Cline
local chapter newsletters; "Audubon Leader" (national newsletter);
Audubon (national magazine)
Membership of this organization is composed of over 412,000 nation-wide, with
over 1600 of these in Alaska. The focus of the organization is research,
education and action in environmental issues — primarily concentrating on
wildlife and its habitat. Other state branches are:
Anchorage Audubon, Rod King, P.O. Box 1161, Anchorage AK 99510
Artie Audubon, Jim Hawkings, P.O. Box 60524, Fairbanks, Ak 99701
(907) 479-7673
Juneau Audubon, Terry Slaven, Box 1725, Juneau, AK 99802
(907) 586-3047
This group is concerned with "protection of wildlife from human Impacts, on
the environment." They have taken the following positions:
- On Alaska Lands Legislation, supporting wildlife refuges and wilderness
status.
- Wetlands protection to maintain water quality for waterfoul habitat.
- Chilkat bald eagle study to learn the effects of logging on water quality
and hydrology in eagle habitat.
National Audubon has generally agreed with most of EPA's actions^
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise,t
Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communicat ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts t
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, ALASKA NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER
835 D. Street, Sui te 204
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-5332
H. Clifton Eames, Jr., Counsel
no local publications
National Wildlife Federation (national magazine)
The Center itself does not have a membership, but the National Wildlife
Federation does. 4,500 of its aproximately 2,500,000 members live in Alaska.
The focus of the center Is on wetlands management, public lands
administration, forest practices, transportation, and wildlife management.
A state affiliate of the Center is Alaska Sportsmen's Council, Tom
Scarborough, P.O. Box 73478, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707 (907) 479-4234
This group has taken positions against weakening wetlands regulations; for
stronger controls on vessel traffic to protect whales In Glacier Bay; for
strong state forest practices regulations; for liberalized standing before
the Alaska Native ClaimB Appeal Board; for controls on motorized vessels in
Prince William Sound; and for rational state land disposal. "We have had
little contact with EPA because our special areas of interest are in general
not subject to EPA jurisdiction. We have several times been disturbed,
however, by EPA's clearly inadequate level of staffing in Alaska. One
result, for example, is that EPA generally defers to FWS on wetlands matters
rather than making an independent analysis and judgement. Another is EPA's
apparent failure to control pollution from placer mining in the Interior and
elsewhere."
Air Quality and Water Quality
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communica t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SIERRA CLUB - ALASKA CHAPTER
P.O. Box 2025
Anchorage, Ak 99501
(907) 274-2318
Paul Lowe, Chairman
"Alaska Chapter Newsletter"
Membership in this organization is composed of 800 individuals from all walks
of life throughout Alaska* Its primary focus is environmental protection and
secondarily, outdoor recreation* Other groups in the state are listed below:
Denali Group, Roland Shanks, SI 50556 Chena H.S. Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Juneau Group, Sudie Burnham, Box 2633, Juneau, AK 99803 (907) 586-6168
Sitka Group, Mary Muller, Box 1042, Sitka, AK 99835, (907) 747-6734
Knik Group, Paul Johnson, M.D., 545 E. 4th, Anchorage, AK 99501 274-2308
(see also in these profiles responses from the Juneau and Knik Groups.)
This organization is concerned about the wise use of land and natural
resources, control of pollution and toxica, and an energy policy basedon
renewable sources. Official positions they have taken recently include:
support of strong Alaska Lands Bill; oppositions to rapid OCS development;
opposition to rapid Susitra Dam development. EPA actions they have agreed
with include the general "environmental conscience" of administrators and
being able to usually keep other agencies and private parties honest under
NEPA. EPA actions they have disagreed with Include its slow
and weak control of toxic substances; settlements with
polluting industries which were too lenient; Inadequate
control of the use of herbicides, pesticides.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Environment
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Name of
Organization
SIERRA CLUB - JUNEAU GROUP
Box 2633
Juneau, Alaska 99803
(907) 586-6168 or 586-3966
Sudie Burnham, President
Terry Slaven, Environmental Officer
"Juno Sierra Club Newsletter"
This Group is composed of 150 members. Its stated primary focus Is saving
the Tongass National Forest. (See also in these profiles responses from
other groups of the Sierra Club — Alaska Chapter and Knik Group.)
The environmental priority of the group is to maintain the "environment In as
pristine a condition as possible." They have taken positions on saving the
wetlands (Mendenhall area and Brotherhood Bridge Park) and saving Admiralty
Island as a wilderness area. They did not comment on EPA actions with which
they agreed or disagreed.
Water Quality and Noise
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
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Name of
Organization
SIERRA CLUB - KNIK GROUP
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
545 E. 4th
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 274-2308
Paul Johnson, M.D.
"Knik Group Newsletter"
This Group, a part of the Sierra Club, has 300 members. Its primary focus is
on conservation of human and natural resources. (See also in these profiles
responses from other groups of the Sierra Club — Alaska Chapter, and Juneau
Group.)
The Group has taken positions for the Alaskan Lands Bill, improved air and
water quality in Anchorage, and recycling. Its members are against Expo-84
in Anchorage and the proposed Susitna Dam.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Environment
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Name of
Organlzation
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
TRUSTEES FOR ALASKA
835 D Street //202
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-4244
Robert E. Mintz, Executive Director
Newsletter
This organization has over 1,000 members of various ages and interests.
Their primary focus is public interest advocacy in the areas of the
environment and resource management, and the provision of professional
expertise in those areas.
The environmental priorities of this group in the area of water quality
include NPDES permits, oil spill prevention, and Placer mining pollution
control. In the area of air quality, ambient air standards are the Important
issue. They have taken recent official positions on Beaufort Sea lease sale
stipulations, CZM implementation, land disposal and game management. Prior
to the recent suspension, they agreed with EPA actions regarding seafood
processing regulations. They have disagreed with EPA actions concerning
Placer mining permits and Kechikan Pulp Company consent decree*
EPA Program Air Quality, Water Quality, and Toxic Substances
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Environment
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, ALASKA CHAPTER
Department of Wildlife and Fish
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-7671
Dr. Peter Mickelsen, President
newsletter (published irregularly)
This is a "professional organization" composed of 100 professional wildlife
researchers, managers, and educators. It is "dedicated to promoting sound
management of wildlife resources based on biological principles" and to the
"conservation of natural resources." It has three chapters in Petersburg,
King Salmon, and Fairbanks.
The Society's prime environmental concern is the "maintenance of healthy
wildlife populations." Its members get involved in issues that impact
wildlife populations on habitats. Although as a groups its members have not
agreed or disagreed with EPA actions, they have taken positions on petroleum
and resource development, the delta agricultural project, coastal zone
management, forest practices, government wildlife policies, and the selection
of critical habitats.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Environment
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves In the Environment
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization
Numae Kittutsisti
Box 267, Bethel, AK 99559
Tanana Chiefs Conference
1st and Hall Streets, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Pouch 6—650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Rural Alaska Community Action Program
P.O. Box 3-3908, Anchorage, AK 99503
Profile Listed Under
Minority
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
South Central Health Planning and Development
1135 W. 8th, Suite 1, Anchorage, AK 99501
Public Interest
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Alaska Center for the
Environment
Peg Tileston
1069 W. 6th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Chapter, Sierra Club
Jim Barnett
Box 2025
Anchorage, AK 99510
Alaska Chapter, Wildlife
Society/John Trapp
SRA Box 1687 M
Anchorage, AK 99507
AK Conservation Society UCIC
Pat Wennekens
2110 Dawnlight
Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage Audubon Society
George Cannelos
PO Box 1161
Anchorage, AK 99510
Audubon Society National
Dave Cline
308 G Street #219
Anchorage, AK 99501
Brooks Range Trust
PO Box 835
Anchorage, AK 99510
Denali Citizens Council
Box 39
McKinley Park, 99755
Fairbanks Environmental
Center/John Adams
218 Driveway
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Sierra Club
Jack Hession
545 E. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
AK Conservation Society
Edward Murphy/Pat Dyer
Box 80192, College Branch
Fairbanks, AK 99708
Friends of the Earth
Margie Gibson
1069 W. 6th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Greenpeace Alaska
Will Anderson
551 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Juneau Audubon Society
Box 234
Auke Bay, AK 99821
Kachemak Bay Conservation
Society/Kenton Bloom
Box 846
Homer, AK 99603
Kenai Peninsula Conservation
Society/Bill Schrier
Box 563
Soldotna, AK 99669
Knik Group, Sierra Club
Paul Johnson
ANMC - Surgery
Box 7-741
Anchorage, AK 99510
Kodiak-Aleutian Chapter, ACS
Bill Donaldson
Box 1691
Kodiak, AK 99615
Lynn Canal Conservation Society
Steven Waste
Box K
Haines, AK 99827
National Wildlife Federation
Cliff Eames
835 D. Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Nunam Kitlutsisti
Harold Sparck
Box 267
Bethel, AK 99559
Petersburg Conservation Societ
T«n Wood
Box 992
Petersburg, AK 99833
Sierra Club RCC
Linn Sonnenberb
Box 4350-63A, RR4
Juneau, AK 99803
Sierra Club, Sitka Group
Mary Muller
Box 1827
Sitka, AK 99835
Sierra Club, Tanana Group
Roland Shanks
SR 50556
6 mile Chena Hot Spring
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Sitka Conservation Society
Helen Hooper
Box 316
Sitka, AK 99835
S.E.A.C.C.
Leonard Steinberg
Box 1692
Juneau, AK 99802
Stikine Conservation Society
Jim Bourquin
PO Box 1380
Wrangeli, AK 99929
Sudie Burnham
PO Box 2633
Juneau, AK 99802
Taku Chapter ACS
David Sturdevant
Box 1483
Juneau, AR 99802
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Tongass Conservation Society
Alan Deubner
Box 7282
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Trustees for Alaska
Rob Mintz
835 D Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Iditerod Trail Committee
Main St.
Wassilla, AK 99687
Ducks Unlimited
Lloyd Hoppner
330 Wendell
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Garden Clubs of Fairbanks
Karion Breaid
1008 10th Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Office of Environmental Health
Barrow, AK 99723
Izaak Walton League
Birchwood Loop Road
Chugiak, AK 99504
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ALASKA LABOR
We have identified sixty-five labor organizations in Alaska. This introduc-
tion to the labor constituency will look briefly at the nature of these
unions, some problems facing them, and their environmental concerns.
Unions exist in the primary industries in the state, including logging,
fisheries, and especially in construction. With the recent development of
energy resources, employment in construction has really jumped. Unions are
now facing serious employment problems, however, because the construction
labor force, which numbered 30,000 in 1976, dropped to just over 10,000 by
1979. This decrease can be attributed to completion of the major oil and gas
pipeline work but has been compounded by continued in-migratlon of workers
even after the job market for those projects peaked.
The measure of labor groups' support for environmental protection seems
somewhat greater in Alaska than in the other states of Region X. This is
particularly interesting in view of their high unemployment rate. This
viewpoint was shown in survey responses which Indicated concern for
protecting the environment through "controlled" and "nondestructive develop-
ment", and a high priority for "clean air, clean water, and unlittered soil."
However, unions are also concerned about "restrictions being too rigid", and
one labor organization asked "what will happen when America can no longer
produce because of too stringent environmental laws."
What stands out most clearly about those unions which responded to our ques-
tionnaire iB their desire to learn more about EPA and its activities. Only
one of then could comment on EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
The United PlumberB and Pipefitters seemed to express the concerns of many
when it indicated that "(B)ecause of the plethora of media coverage, it is
hard to tell which projects have been endorsed by EPA
in their final form." Another asked: "is it possible
to have a seminar directed at Labor's inter ests and
to make the labor community more aware of EPA's
function and (the] procedure to follow when we both
agree and disagree with the EPA's deci sions?"
This constituency, perhaps more than any other tn
Region X, would welcome efforts by EPA to improve
communication. Its members know little about EPA
activities, but want to learn more and would like to
find out effective ways to relate to EPA.
What follows to a list of those labor organizations
which responded to our questionnaire. It, in turn, is
followed by the profiles themselves.
Labor
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ALASKA LABOR
Name of Organization Page
Alaska Community Colleges Federation of Teachers. . L-3
Asbestos Workers, Local 197 L-4
Boilermakers, Local 498 L-5
International Association of Bridge, Structural,
and Ornamental Ironworkers, Local 751 L-6
Pile Drivers and Divers, Local 2520 L-7
Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 367 L-8
Roofers Local Union #190
United Association of Plumbers and
Pipefitters, Local 375 L-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
ALASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2533 Providence
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 279-6722
Ralph McGnath, President
"Vanguard" (newsletter)
This is a labor organization with a membership composed of 270 community
college teachers at 11 coomunity colleges in the state. They focus on
collective bargaining and community college education.
None stated*
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Labor
L-3
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ASBESTOS WORKERS, LOCAL 197
407 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-8224
Jack Endsley, Business Agent
None stated.
This is a labor union representing 100 asbestos workers.
The group did not state any environmental concerns and does not take
positions on environmental issues.
Toxic Substances
Labor
L-4
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOILERMAKERS, LOCAL 498
407 Denali Street #303
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-4981
David E. Chess, President
"Boilermakers Newsletter"
Boilermakers Journal
membership mailings
This Is a state labor organization representing bollermakers.
This group is concerned about controlled development in Alaska,
like to see the gasoline, ALPETCO, and Susltlia Dam expedited,
comment on EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality and Water Quality
They would
It did not
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Labor
L-5
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL,
AND ORNAMENTAL IRONWORKERS, LOCAL 751
219 E. International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 272-7133
John A. Abshire, Business Manager
occasional mailouts
This a labor union which represents 500 ironworkers. It is active statewide.
The union is concerned about all environmental issues. It has taken a
position through the building trades council on the Susitna Project. It did
not mention EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Labor
L-6
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PILE DRIVERS AND DIVERS, LOCAL 2520
825 E. 8th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 277-4132 or 272-7576
Robert T. Rasmussen, President
None stated.
This is a labor union with a membership of 375 individuals.
This group believes that environmental restrictions are too rigid. They have
not taken any official positions on issues in the past year but think that
EPA regulations display an "over emphasis on air control and off shore oil
exploration restrictions."
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Noise
Labor
L-7
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 367
610 W. 54th
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 279-7494
Lee Metcalf, Business Manager
quarterly newsletter
This is a local labor union with 925 members.
The Union's members consider "common sense" as their top environmental
priority! but it seldom takes positions on Issues as an organization.
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Toxic Substances
Lobor
L-8
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Name of
Organization
ROOFERS LOCAL UNION #190
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
407 Denali
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-4311
Ray M. Brown, President
quarterly newsletter
This is a state labor union with 90 members ages 18 to 62.
The Local's environmental concerns are "clean air, clean water and unlittered
soil." EPA actions that they Have agreed with include the clean up of
Alyeska Resort maintenance yard and the clean up of water and sewer systems
at Glrdwood.
Air Quality, Solid WaBte, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water, Toxic
Substances, and PestlcldeB.
Labor
L-9
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Name of
Organization
UNITED ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS, LOCAL 375
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
3568 Geraghty
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-4514
J.L. Arsenault, Business Manager
"Northern Light" (newsletter)
Summary annual report
Membership of this organization is composed of 520 Individuals (50 are
retired), and its primary focus is "protection of the working man."
The Local's top environmental priority is "nondestructive development" in
Alaska. Its members endorsed Mike Gravel for the U.S. Senate and "supported
a nondestructive approach to the Northwest Alaska gas pipeline." They could
not comment on EPA actions with which they agreed or disagreed "because of
the plethora of media coverage" which makes it "hard to tell which projects
have been endorsed by EPA in their final form."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, and Drinking Water.
Lobor
L-10
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Labor
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Labor
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Labor
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Labor
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Labor
Contituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency groups
aB indicated.
Organization Profile Listed Under
Alaska Plan Policy Board Minority
517 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99503
Commonwealth North Public Interest
935 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Pouch 6-650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Public Interest
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Heat & Frost Insulators, #97
407 Denali Street, Room 302
Anchorage, AK 99501
NEA
Robert Van Houte, Ex. Sec.
207 Seward Building
Juneau, AK 99801
Riverboatmen's Union, *24091
Theo Diederick
PO Box 362
Nenana, AK 99760
Ketchikan Central Labor Council
PO Box 5471
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Painters & Allied Trades, #1140
1818 W No. Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Roofers Union, #190
Hill C. Burleson, Bus. Agent
407 Denali St
Anchorage, AK 99501
Laborers & HOD Carriers, #341
Mano Frey, Pres.
P0 Box 179-1634 Gambell
Anchorage, AK 99501
Painters & Allied Trades,
PO Box 1428
Fairbanks, AK 99707
#1555 Industrial Workers
PO Box 523
Petersburg, AK 99833
Laborers International, #942
James Wakefield, Gen Mgr.
147 S. Franklin St
Juneau, AK 99801
Laborers International, #1331
Shirley Spencer, Sec.
319 Mill Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Alaska Loggers Assn.
Ill Stedman Street, Suite 200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Machinists & Aerospace Workers
Paul Dunham, Rep.
825 E. 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Masters, Mates & Pilots
David Boyle, VP
55 Bell Street
Seattle, WA 98121
United Mineworkers
PO Box 467
Palmer, AK 99645
Fairbanks Ed. Assn
Gayle Pierce, Pres
954 Cowles Street, Suite 143
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Piledrivers, Etc., #2520
Robert R&smussen, Bus. Agent
825 E. 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Operative Plasters & Cement
Masons' Assn., #867
Allen Pilto, Bus. Agent
825 East 8th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Operative Plasters & Cement
Masons' Assn., #912
Everett Andrews, Bus. Agent
315 5th Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Plumbers & Steamfitters, #367
G.L. Metcalf, Bus. Manager
610 W. 54th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99502
Plumbing & Pipefitting, #375
Lenny Arsenault, Bus. Manager
3568 Geraghty St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Plunbing & Pipefitting, #262
Dale Green, Bus. Agent
124 Front Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Pulp and Paper Workers, #783
Gale Jones, Pres.
PO Box 896
Ward Cove, AK 99928
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, etc,#955
PO Box 2092
1200 Airport Hts. Road
Anchorage, AK 99510
Teamsters, Chauffers, etc, #955
Gary Atwood, Bus. Rep
PO BQx 609
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, etc, #95
William S. Ruhle, Bus. Rep
306 Willoughby Ave.
Juneau, AK 99801
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, etc, #95
Clyde Smith, Bus. Rep.
PO Box 619
Kenai, AK 99611
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, etc, #95
John Mott, Bus. Rep.
PO Box 961
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, etc, #95
Pat Quinlan, Bus. Rep.
PO Box 603
Valdez, AK 99686
Technical Engineers
Bruce Dove, Bus. Rep.
PO Box 609
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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AK State District Council of
Laborers
PO Box 899
Anchorage, AK 99510
Asbestos Workers Local 97
407 Denali St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
International Brotherhood of
Boilermakers, Iron Ship
Builders, Blacksmiths, etc.
407 Denali St., #303
Anchorage, AK 99501
Bricklayers & Allied
Craftsmen
P0 Box 553
Anchorage, AK 99510
Carpenters & Joiners of America
Local No, 1466
P0 Box 552
Haines, AK 99827
Carpenters & Joiners of America
Local No. 2247
PO Box 1154
Juneau, AK 99802
Carpenters & Joiners of America
Local No. 1501
PO Box 5436
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Carpenters & Joiners of America
Local No. 2162
PO Box 967
Kodiak, AK 99615
Building & Construction
Trades Council
147 S. Franklin St.
Juneau, AK 99801
Building & Construction
Trades Council
407 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Electrical Workers, #1547
2702 Deanli St.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Electrical Workers, #1546
Tom Cashen, Bus, Rep.
124 Front Street
Juneau, AK 99802
Inland Boatsmens Union of the
Pacific/Longshore Dnit
P0 Box 2333
Kodiak, AK 99615
Assn of Bridge, Structural and
Ornamental Ironworkers #751
219 E International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
United Cannery Workers
PO Box 9
Seldovia, AK 99663
Carpenters & Joiners of America
Local No. 2362
PO Box 109
Wrangell, AK 99929
Committee on Political Education
AFL-CI0
Ms. Caroline Gordon, Director
2702 Denali
Anchorage, AK 99503
Assoc. Gen. Contractors
PO Box 4-2500
Anchorage, AK 99509
Electrical Workers, #1547
Jack Hull, Bus. Mgr.
60 Ball Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Electrical Workers, #1547
PO Box 7241
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Fairbanks Central Labor Council
819 First Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Copper River/Prince Wn Sound
Cannery Workers Union
PO Box 939
Cordova, AK 99574
Assoc. Gen. Contractors
134 Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Cordova District Fisheries
Union
PO Box 939
Cordova, AK 99574
Carpenters & Joiners of
America, Local #1281
407 Denali St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Construction & Gen. Laborers
315 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
N. Pacific Fisheries Assn.
Roseleen Moore, Sec
PO Box 796
Homer, AK 99603
Carpenters & Joiners of
America, Local No. 1243
P0 Box 347
Fairbanks, AK 99707
Nat'l Electrical Contractors
712 W. 36th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99503
Petersburg Fishermen's Union
PO Box 844
Petersburg, AK 99833
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United Transportation Union
Bill Bailey, Pres.
PO Box 202
Skagway, AK 99840
Wood, Wire & Metal Workers
Allen Pilto, Bus. Agent
PO Box 1067
Palmer, AK 99645
Woodworkers of America, #3-193
PO Box 6700
Ketchikan, AK 99901
ACC Federation of Teachers
Ralph McGrath, Pres
2533 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504
Juneau-Douglas Teachers Assoc.
P0 Box 7{J
Juneau, AK 99802
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MINORITIES
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ALASKA MINORITIES
Although there are other minority groups living in the state, Alaskan Natives
comprise by far the bulk of the minority population. Alaskan Natives are
divided into three groups: the Eskimos (population estimated at 30,000), the
Indians (20,000), and the Aleuts (about 6,500). Altogether, they comprise
about 16% of the total population. Most of these native Alaskans live in
villages which have traditionally been the identifiable social unit unlike
the tribal basis of other Native American groups. Thus, most of the 116
minority organizations that we have Identified in the state are village
councils and, In a more recent development, native corporations.
The Native Alaskan village councils and corporations have become very impor-
tant to the future of the state in terms of its economic development, land
use, and environmental protection. This came about largely as a result of
the Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As has been the case for
most Native Americans, the claims of Alaskan Natives to the land they had
used for generations were largely ignored by state and federal governments.
In fact, as late as 1958, 99.8% of Alaska was still considered federal
property. However, in 1968, Native Alaskans filed claims for their former
lands. Under pressure for a settlement so that oil development could
proceed, Congress passed the Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act. This Act
authorized the distribution of nearly one billion dollars and 44 million
acres (almost 12% of Alaska's total acreage) to legal corporations acting on
behalf of the native groups.
Consequently, Native Groups have an active concern about decisions regarding
land use in Alaska. They are, for the most part, as knowledgeble as groups
in the Environmental Constituency regarding environmental problems and
issues. In some cases they have chosen to lease certain rights to their
major one for most of these groups. This is evident as Minoriti6S
they continue to work for control over land use and
other regulations which would restrict their ability
to continue that lifestyle, or which would endanger
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those resources upon which they are dependent.
Like many of the other constituency groups In Alaska, the minority organiza-
tions that responded to our questionnaire displayed little knowledge of EPA
and its activities. Only two of these groups could mention EPA actions with
which they agreed or disagreed, and again only two had had any prior contact
with EPA. This seems unusual given the concern that the Alaskan Native
groups have shown for environmental protection.
As with the Environmental Constituency, it seems that the Minority
Constituency — or at least the Native Alaskans who make up the bulk of it —
would welcome communication from EPA. More than anything, it seems that lack
of contact is what has Inhibited communications to date.
What follows Is an alphabetical list of those organizations that responded to
our questionnaire. It is followed by the profiles themselves.
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ALASKA MINORITIES
Name of Organization Page
The AlaBkan Native Health Board M-4
Alaska Native Human Resource Development M-5
Alaska Plan Policy Board M-6
Black Caucus M-7
Cape Fox Corporation M-8
Cities
City of Akiachak. ............... M-9
City of Chevah M-10
City of Kwethluk M-l 1
City of Saint Mary's M-12
Sheldon Point City Council M-l3
Interior Village Association M-14
Nunam Kitlutsistl M-15
Tanana Chiefs Conference M-16
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Name of
Organizat ton
Address
Contact Person
Communi ca t ion
Tools
Organ i zat tonal
Informa t ion
Envt ronment al
Concerns
EPA Program
Area of
Inte rest
Further
Contacts:
THE ALASKAN NATIVE HEALTH BOARD, INC.
1689 C Street, Suite 230
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-8989
David E. Cates, Ph.D., Executive Director
newsletter
bi-monthly meetings and reports to regional corporations
The twelve Board members are Native Americans who live in and serve the 12
Health Regions in the state and represent the twelve regional Health Boards.
They serve an advisory and health planning function to federal and state
governments.
This group is concerned with "the best environmental milieu to encourage
optimal health and growth." They do take official positions on
environmental issues, but none were stated.
Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Drinking Water
Minorities
M-4
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Name of
Organ!zation
ALASKA NATIVE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Address
Contact Person
Communlca tIon
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
411 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-9531
Bil1 Haw, Director
program correspondence
This is a university educational program for rural villages focusing
primarily on curriculum and program development.
This organization works to provide good information and objective knowledge
for all people. They are also concerned with Native subsistence needs.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Pesticides.
Minorities
M-5
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Name of
Organ]zat ion
Address
Contact Person
Communica tIon
Tools
Organ]zatlonal
Information
Envlronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ALASKA PLAN POLICY BOARD, INC.
517 Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-2772
Marva J. Williams, Director
Local newspaper
The primary focus of this group is "to ensure E.E.O. compliance In the
construction industry." Another branch office is Alaska Plan Policy Board,
Inc., Eleanor Gutierrez, 1514 Cushman, Suite 202, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
(907) 456-7717 or 456-7718.
None stated.
None stated.
Minorities
M-6
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Too J s
Organizat ional
Informat ion
Envt ronroental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
BLACK CAUCUS
Box 3342
Anchorage, AK 99501
F. Louis Overstreet, President
"Black Caucus Newsletter" (monthly)
This organization has 300 members and seeks "jobs and political awareness for
members of minority groups."
None stated.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic
Substances.
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Minorities
M-7
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Name of
Organization
CAPE FOX CORPORATION
Ad d r e s s
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Informat ion
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Box 8558
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5163
W.K. Williams, President
Robert Carlson, Environmental Officer
"Cape Fox Totem" newsletter
Cape Fox Corporation Annual Report
local and regional advertising
This organization represents 197 Native American stockholders and is a for-
profit village corporation set up under A.N.S.C.A in 1971. Its primary focus
is environmentally sound tree farming.
This group is concerned about sound resource management that will provide
benefits to the environment, community and shareholders for all time. They
avoid official positions as a rule except where there is a direct effect on
the resources that affect their organization. They disagree with EPA's
allowing development of logging and yarding sites.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances
Further
Contacts:
Minoriries
M-8
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizatlonal
Information
EtivI ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
CITY OF AKIACHAK
General Delivery
Akiachak, AK 99551
(907) 543-2001
Phillip K. Peter
"Tundra Drums"
The City provides services such as police and fire protection.
Its primary environmental concern is the environmental impact which may be
brought by oil development. "OCS needs to develop methodB to respond to oil
spills." A regional non-profit organization (AVCP Inc.) has been acting on
behalf of the villages to protect fish and game used by the subsistence
hunters. They have agreed with EPA actions concerning the Coastal Zone
Management Act, water and air quality control, and the conservation aspect of
the agency's role. They have disagreed with EPA's lack of control over OCS
development In Alaska, the lack of political power or communication with
concerned organizations, and the lack of concern for the Artie environment.
Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
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Minorities
M-9
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Name of
Organ i zation
Address
Contact Person
Communica tlon
Tool s
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interes t
Further
Contacts:
CITY OF CUEVAX
P.O. Box 6083
Chevak, AK 99563
(907) 441-8001
Charlotte Nayagak, VSW
"Chevak Tundra"
The primary focus of the group Is local government and development of the
vlllage.
They are concerned with raw sewage control and treatment. They are
contending with a poor sewage treatment plant and a sewage lake right in
front of the city.
Solid Waste and Drinking Water
Minorities
M-10
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Name of
OrganIza 11 on
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizat ional
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
CITY OF KWETHLUK
Kwethluk Mayor's Office
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 543-2033
Mayor John I. Nicori, Sr.
None stated.
The Mayor, Vice-mayor, Treasurer, Secretary, and three Council Members
comprise this local government.
The environmental concerns of this group are waste and solid waste disposal,
minimum chemical (liquid and gas) pollution, minimizing noise pollution and
no radiation pollution. The emphasis in the past year has been on clean-up
and animal control.
Air Quality, Solid Waste. Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Interest
Further
Contacte:
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Minorities
M-l 1
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Name of
Organ 1za11 on
Add reus
Contact Person
Commun1 cat ion
Tools
Organ!?at ional
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CITY OF SAINT MARY'S
P.O. Box 163
St. Mary's, AK 99658
(907) 438-2515
Mayor Moses Ponkan
City Manager Tim Troll
"Tundra Drums"
This is the local government of St. Mary's, a town with a total population of
517.
Its environmental priorities are solid waste and water quality.
Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Drinking Water
Minorities
M-12
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Name of
OrganizatIon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
SHELDON POINT CITY COUNCIL
Genera] Delivery
Sheldon Point, AK 99666
(907) 323-8001
Edward Adams, Mayor
Scott Davies, City Manager, Environmental Officer
None stated.
This Is the city government of Sheldon Point. The town has a full-time
population of 110 residents.
The primary environmental concern of the town Is "sanitatlon/waste disposal
for a busy community — how to provide both economical and environmentally
sound operation."
Solid Waste and Drinking Water
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Minorities
M-13
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Name of
Organt zat ion
Address
Contact Person
CommunlcaLIon
Tool s
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
INTERIOR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
127 1/2 Mlnnle St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-1601
Samuel S. Demientieff, Director
Annual and Quarterly Reports
This is an association of 30 A.N.C.S.A. Village Corporations located in the
Doyon Region (interior Alaska) representing Native Americans.
This group le primarily concerned about air and water quality.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Mater Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances
Minorities
M-14
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Name of
Organizat i on
Address
Contact Person
CommunJ cat ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
NUNAM KITLUTSISTI
Box 267
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2956 or 543-2856
Harold Sparck, Director
None stated.
The primary focus of this group is "environmental advocacy of interests of
Yuplk Eskimos in Southwestern Alaska."
This group's primary environmental concern is the "preservation of the
habitat to allow for the continuation of the subsistence and commercial
harvest of renewable resources in the area." It has taken positions seeking
"a five year delay on the Secretary of the Interior's proposed 5 year oil and
gas outer continental shelf leasing schedule In the Navarln and Norton Sound
Basins," and supporting "passage of a D—2 bill allowing for the continuation
of subsistence uses on federal lands." They are also opposed to "the harvest
of herring in the Bering Sea by foreign and domestic fleets."
Solid Waste, Water Quality, Noise, and Drinking Water
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts
Minorities
M-15
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Name of
Organ f za t i on
TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tool s
Organizational
I n f o r ma t i on
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
1st and Hall Streets
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8251
Spud Williams, President
"The Council" (newsletter)
This is a service organization for the Doyon
membership is composed of Doyon shareholders.
region (interior Alaska) whose
Other state offices include:
Tok Subregion, Cathie Palook, Box 126, Tok, AK 99780 883-2762
Ft. Yukon, Steve Cillin, TCZ, Ft. Yukon, AK
The group is concerned about protecting the Native American's subsistence
lifestyle. They have taken official positions on State land disposals, the
Haul Road, and the Caribou Treaty. They have agreed with EPA actions
concerning banning DDT, reexamining 2,4-D, and banning 2,4,5-T. They have
disagreed with EPA's failure to enforce a total ban on 2,4-1), failure to
enforce clean air standards in Fairbanks, and failure to monitor oil pipeline
property.
Air Quality, Solid
and Pesticides
Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic Suhstances,
Further
Contacts:
Minorities
M-16
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Minorities
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Minorities
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vr.
Minorities
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Minorities
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Minority
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organ!zatlon Profile Listed Under
Commonwealth North Public Interest
935 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alaska Chapter Public Interest
P.O. Box 262, Anchorage, AK 99510
Older Persons Action Group Public Interest
325 E. Third, Anchorage, AK 99501
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Public Interest
Pouch 6-650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Public Interest
P.O. Box 3-3908, Anchorage, AK 99503
South Central Health Planning and Development
1135 W. 8th, Suite 1, Anchorage, AK 99501
Public Interest
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Kawerak, Inc.
PO Box 948
Nome, AK 99762
Montana Creek Native Assn
General Delivery
Tyonke, AK 99682
SEACAP
PO Box 499
Juneau, AK 99802
Kenai Native Assn., Inc.
PO Box 1210
Kenai, AK 99611
NAM Development Corp. , Inc.
4706 Harding Drive
Anchorage, AK 99503
Seldovia Native Assn., Inc.
Box 285
Seldovia, AK 99663
Kenai Native Assn, Inc.
PO Box 3839
Wildwood, AK 99611
NANA Regional Corp., Inc.
PO Box 49
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc.
First & Hall Streets
Fairbanks, AK 99701
KenaiCze Indian Tribe
PO Box 1210
Kenai, AK 99611
Ninilchik Native Assn.,
PO Box 174
Ninilchik, AK 99639
Tanana Chiefs
A1 Ketzier, Pres.
Nenana, AK 99760
Knikatnu, Inc.
Box 2130
Was ilia, AK 99687
The North Pacific Rim
903 W. No. Lights, Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tlingit-Haida Central Council
One Sealaska Plaza, Suite ZOO
Juneau, AK 99801
Kodiak Area Community
Development Corporation
PO Box 571
Kodiak, AK 99615
Norton Sound Health Corp.
PO Box 966
Nome, AK 99762
Tyonek Native Corporation, Inc
445 East 5th Ave. Suite 9
Anchorage, AK 99501
Kodiak Area Native Assn.
P0 Box 172
Kodiak, AK 99615
Point Possession, Inc.
1420 I Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Upper Tanana Development Corp
PO Box 459
Tok, AK 99780
Koniag, Inc.
P0 Box 746
Kodiak, AK 99615
RACAP, Inc.
PO Box 3-3903
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Village Electric Co-op
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Koyukon Development Corp
PO Box 29
Galena, AK 99741
Region IV Council of Goveiments A.V.C.P.
Harry Hughes, Chairman po Box 219
City Hall, 2011 Sunset Blvd. Bethel, AK
Kingman, AK 86401
99559
Mauneluk Assn.
PO Box 256
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Salamatoff Native Assn., Inc.
PO Box 2682
Kenai, AK 99611
Village Council
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
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AHTNA
Drawer G
Copper Center, AK 99573
Chickaloon-Moose Creek
Native Assoc, Inc.
2600 Fairbanks St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Dena Aka Corp.
200 N. Cushman St., Suite 5
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Aleutian/Pribilof Island Assn.
1689 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Chugach Natives, Inc.
903 W. No. Lights, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
Native Culture Group
PO Box 309
Juneau, AK 99802
Aleut Corp.
725 Christensen Drive
Anchorage, AK 99501
Native Brotherhood Camp 33
PO Box 3422
Anchorage, AK 99501
Doyon Ltd.
First & Hall Streets
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alexander Creek, Inc.
8126 Tri-Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
Alaska Native Brotherhood
Mr. A1 McKinley, Pres.
PO Box 1713
Juneau, AK 99801
Eklutna, Inc.
840 K Street, Suite 202
Anchorage, AK 99501
ANICA, Inc.
1801 W. 48th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Calista Corp.
516 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
AK Federation of Natives
1477 C Street, Suite 304
Anchorage, AK 99501
Arctic Native Brotherhood
Jerome Trigg, Pres.
Box 333
Nome, AK 99762
Caswell Native Assn.
145 W. 15th St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Native Federation
411 W. 4th Ave. #314
Anchorage, AK 99501
Artie North Slope Native Ass.
Joe Upicksoun, Pres.
Box 566
Barrow, AK 99723
Anchorage Native Caucus
PO Box 476
Anchorage, AK 99501
Gwi t cha-Gwi t chen-Genkhye
PO Box 3
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
Bering Straits Native Corp
PO Box 1008
Nome, AK 99762
Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
Drawer 4-In
Roy Huhndorf
Anchorage, AK 99501
AK Native Human Resource
Development Program
H. Reed, Adm. Asst.
411 W. 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Bering Strait Regional Corp
3150 Mt. View Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504
Copper River Native Assn.
Drawer H
Copper Center, AK 99573
Inupiat Community of the
Arctic Slope
PO Box 437
Barrow, AK 99723
Bristol Bay Native Assn.
PO Box 189
Dillingham, AK 99756
City Council
Nightmute, AK 99690
ISA Council
AKIAK, Alaska 99552
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Village Council
Kalskag, AK 99607
Village Council
Bill Moore Slough, AK 99620
Native Association of Fairbar
Vernon Mi Her
3 Kile Sky!ine Dr.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Village Council
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
Village Council
Bethel, AK 99559
AK Native Foundation
411 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Village Council
Goodnews Bay, AK
99589
Village Council
Atmautlauk, AK 99559
NAaCP
Rev. Alonza Patterson, Pres
3727 Wi11iams Street
Anchorage, AK 99504
Village Council
Emmonak, AK 99581
Village Council
Aniak, AK 99557
8 lack Caucus
E. Louis Overstreet
Box 3315
Anchorage, AK 995U1
Village Council
Eek, AK 99578
Village Council
Alakanukj AK 99554
Black Coalition
8U4 Hyder Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Village Council
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
Village Council
Akiak, AK 99552
Village Coucnil
Emmonak, AK 99581
Village Council
Akiakchak, AK 99551
Village Council
Chevak, AK 99563
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp
PO tax 258
Bethel, AK 99559
Village Council
Chefornak, AK 99561
Yupiktak Bista
PO Box 219
Bethel, AK 99559
Village Council
Chauthbaluk, AK 99557
Yupiktak Bista Manpower
PO Box 848
Bethel, AK 99559
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Village Council
Tununak, AK 99681
Village Council
Red Devil, AK 99656
Village Council
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Tuluksak, AK 99679 Pilot Station, AK 99650 Marshall, AK 99585
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Toksook Bay, AK 99637 Pitkas Point, AK 99696 Lower Kalshan, AK 99626
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Stony River, AK 99673 Oscarville, AK 99559 Russian Mission, AK 99657
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Sheldons Point, AK 99666 Nunapitchuk, AK 99641 Lime Village, AK 99695
Village Council Village Council Village Council
St. Marys, AK 99658 Newtok, AK 99557 Kwethluk, AK 99621
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Sleetmute, AK 99668 Napakiak, AK 99634 Kwigillingok, AK 99622
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Platinum, AK 99651 Napaskiak, AK 99559 Kotlik, AK 99620
Village Council Village Council Village Council
Scannnon Bay, AK 99662 Napimute, AK 99557 Kongiganak, AK 99695
Village Council
Quinhagak, AK 99655
Mountain Village Council
Mt. Village, AK 99632
Village Council
Kipnuk, AK 99614
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PUBLIC INTEREST
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ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST
We have identified approximately 75 Public Interest Organizations in Alaska.
In creating this liBt, we took the tern public interest literally and
Included any organization whose activities seem intended to benefit the
community. This has resulted in an extremely diverse group ranging from such
single focus organizations as the Alaska Heart Association or the Older
Person Action Group to multi-purpose groups like the Rural Alaska Community
Action Program or the Rotary Club of Juneau.
Those organizations that responded to our questionnaire listed air quality,
toxic substances, energy conservation, and subsistence living as their
environmental concerns. However, in most cases, environmental issues are
tangential to the main concerns of these organizations. As the Older
Person's Action Group puts it: "Alaska's senior citizens are our concern.
Anything that affects their lifestyle or their pocketbook Is of concern to
us." This is reflected in the fact that none of those who responded
mentioned any EPA actions with which they agreed or disagreed.
As in the other Btates of Region X, EPA's primary obstacle in reaching
members of the Public Interest Constituency is how to communicate with them.
There Is no central organization which is in contact with all members of the
constituency, so that EPA is left with the difficult task of reaching these
groups one at a time.
What fo 1 low8 is an index of those organizations that responded to our
questionnaire. It Is followed by the profiles themselves.
Public Interest
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ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST
Organization Page
Alaska Public Interest Research Group P-3
Alaska Right To Life P-A
Coalition for Economic Justice P-5
Commonwealth North. . . ..... P-6
GASP - Group Against Smoke Pollution P-7
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alaska Chapter P-8
Older Persons Action Group* P-9
Retired Senior Volunteer Program P-10
Rural Alaska Community Action Program P—11
South Central Health Planning and Development . . . P-12
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Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Address
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Contact Person '
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Environmental j
Concerns i
EPA Program ;
Areas of j
Interest |
Further
Concerns:
P.O. Box 1093
Anchorage, AK 99510
(907) 278-3661
James Love, Director
"AKPIRG Newsletter"
This is a consumer advocacy group with a membership of approximately 1,000
statewide.
None stated.
Pesticides
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
ALASKA RIGHT TO LIFE
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental i
Concerns j
EPA Program |
Areas of ]
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Box 4-2517
Anchorage, AK 99509
(907) 274-4825
Kristine Fardig
"Hot Line" (newsletter)
This organization has 100 active members in Anchorage and 20,000 subscribers
across the state. Its primary focus is "informing the public on our views
regarding abortion and euthanasia."
Toxic substances are their top environmental concern.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Drinking Water
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Pereon\
Communication |
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Concerns
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Further
Contacts:
COALITION FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE
204 E. 5th Avenue, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-6113
Doug Elliott, Director
bimonthly newsletter; annual report
The Coalition has nine organizational members and serves as an "advocate for
the low income and moderate income population." It is active primarily on a
local basis.
The Coalition did not state any environmental concerns and only "rarely"
takes positions on environmental issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Public Interest
P-5
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Name of
Organization
COMMONWEALTH NORTH
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental |
Concerns I
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
Public Interest
P-6
935 West Third Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-1414
Max Hodel, President
Malcom B. Roberts, Executive Director
"Commonwealth North Reports" (newsletter)
The 310 members of this organization are "individuals, mostly executives in
companies, unions, academic institutions, and public service agencies."
Their primary focus is "to study issues facing Alaska and the nation and to
make recommendations as to public policy."
This group is concerned with "the total range of environmental Issues: how
the state of Alaska will come of age, establish its own unique culture which
blends caring for the needs of the needy in our nation and the world, and
retaining a health, happy environment." It Is also concerned about "how to
tap Alaska's energy resources without desecrating the beauty or the wildlife
of Alaska."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Water Quality
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Name of GASP - GROUP AGAINST SMOKE POLLUTION
Organization
AddresB
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Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental I
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
408 "G" Street
Anchorage, AK 99510
(907) 272-2332
Alice Richardson, Alaska Lung Association
None stated
The group is an arm of the Alaska Lung Association. Its primary focus is
"clean indoor air in all public areas." They are represented on the newly
formed Alaska Council on Smoking and Health.
Priorities of this group with respect to the environment are "clean indoor
air in all public places" and "controlled wintertime fireplace use especially
during fog and smog times and no fire place garbage burning." The state and
municipal bills in the mid iWs to regulate indoor air in public places
became law through the efforts of ALA/GASP, but GASP feels enforcement and
compliance are lacking.
| Air Quality, Noise, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides
Further
Contacts:
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Public Interest
P-7
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental i
Concerns j
EPA Program I
Areas of |
Interest
Further
Contacts: I
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, ALASKA CHAPTER
P.O. Box 262
Anchorage, AK 99510
(907) 279-3752
Elizabeth S. Howe, President
"Lines, Letters and Quotes" (newsletters)
Public Service Announcements
The primary focus of this group is to raise funds for medical research into
and educational services about multiple sclerosis. 1979 doners include a
total of 3697 individuals, businesses, and patients.
This organization is concerned with improving life for the handicapped. It
has never taken positions on environmental issues.
None stated*
Public Inferesf
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
OLDER PERSONS ACTION GROUP
325 E. Third
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-1059
Vera Gazaway
"Senior Voice" (newspaper)
"Senior Sound" radio program on KBYR, Anchorage
OPAG is a statewide advocacy organization for senior citizens. It has an
Information and referral program and publishes a monthly newspaper for 8500
seniors throughout the state.
Alaska's senior citizens are the concern of this group. "Anything that
affects their lifestyle or their pocketbook is of concern. Clean air, proper
disposal of garbage, wastewater treatment and the costs of these items to the
individual senior citizens" are also concerns. The Board recently passed a
resolution asking U.S. Congressmen to delay passage of D-2 legislation. They
have agreed with EPA actions concerning automobile emission regulations,
automobile gas mileage statistics compilation, and sewer funding.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Public Interest
P-9
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Pouch 6-650
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 276-3700
Tony Bustamante, President
"Keeping in Touch" (newsletter)
This is a volunteer program for seniors, 60 years or older.
Its primary environmental concern is energy conservation.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
P-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental j
Concerns i
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC.
P.O. Box 3-3908
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 279-2511
Philip J. Smith
"Looking Out" (newsletter)
Citizen's participation conference
This is a local program dealing with poverty.
Bethel, Alaska.
Another office is located in
The environmental concerns of this group are subsistence, local energy, and
agriculture. Positions they have taken recently include subsistence
advocacy, energy advocacy, OCS Delay/Postponement of Activities, and support
for Fur Seal Convention.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organiza tion
SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program '
Areas of j
Interest i
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Further
Concerns:
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1135 W. 8th, Suite 1
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 278-3631
Ron Hammett, Director
Information update and annual report
This is a health planning organization with 28 Board Members.
The primary environmental concern of the group is health promotion and health
risk reduction.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Public Interest
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Public Interest
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization
Izaak Walton League
Box 617A, Chuglak, AK 99567
Sierra Club - Alaska Chapter
P.O. Box 2025, Anchorage, AK 99501
Trustees for Alaska
835 D Street #202, Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaskan Plan Policy Board
517 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A
Anchoragei AK 99503
Black Caucus
Box 3342, Anchorage, AK 99501
Tanana Chiefs Conference
1st and Hall Streets, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alaska Municipal League
204 N. Franklin Street, Juneau, AK 99801
League of Women Voters of Juneau
P.O. Box 221, Juneau, AK 99802
Profile Listed Under
Environment
Environment
Environment
Minority
Minority
Minority
Urban
Women
STAR (Standing Together Against Rape)
P.O. Box 3356, Anchorage, AK 99510
Women
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Salvation Army Emergency
Assistance
325 E. 3rd Ave. Room 29
Anchorage, AK 99501
Salvation Army McKinnell
Residence
li33 East 9th Ave.
Anchorage, oK 99501
Salvation Army
P0 Box MO
Juneau, AK 99801
Senior Citizen Advisory
Commission
225 Cordova
Anchorage, AK 99501
Seven Star Flying Club
Curtis Green
627 E. Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
Sitka Community Assoc.
PO Box 4360
Mt. Edgecumbe, AK 99835
Sons of the Am. Revolution
James C. Wardlan, Pres.
1925 N. Salem
Anchorage, AK 99504
Soroptimists International
of Juneau
PO Box I64b
Juneau, AK 99802
YMCA
5353 Lake Otis
Anchorage, AK 99504
Airmen's Association
Bob Sutherland
PO Box 4-1287
Anchorage, aK 99501
Crippled Children and Adults
Easter Seal Society
Nancy Helsteam, Ex. Dir.
Box 2432
Anchorage, AK 99b10
Historical Aircraft Society
Fnanklin Dewey
tsOl Airport Heights, f311
Anchorage, AK 99501
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
7220 Kiska Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
Alaska 99's
Patty Shelton
PO Box 4-1962
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaskans for LIFE
Keisey Kinney
Rt. 4 Box 4711
Juneau, AK 99tf03
Assn. of Retarded Citizens
of Anchorage
PO Box 4-BBB
Anchorage, AK 99509
Birthright
Pam Ailerecht
144 E. 11th
Anchorage, AK 99501
Chugach Gem and Mineral
Mary Smith, Pres.
3300 Knik St.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Coalition for tconomic Justice
Sarah Tifft
204 East 5th, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99501
Division of Policy & Planning
c/o Planning Development
Ursula Andersen
Pouch AD
Juneau
Family Service Counselor
825 L. Street, Second Floor
Anchorage, AK 99501
Gray Panthers
Edna Adrian, Pres.
1280 E. 17th Apt. 336
Anchorage, AK 99501
Historic Anchorage, Inc.
Kit Crittenden
800 Cordova, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 995U1
Historic Landmarks Preservatic
William Listen, Pres.
21 "t S. Hoyt
Anchorage, AK 99504
Involved Paresnts Assoc
Pat Jasper, Pres
6141 Jewel Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
Juneau Assoc. for Retarded
Citizens
PO Box 1495
Juneau, AK 99802
McKinley Mountain Men Muzzle
Loading Rifle Club
Tim Crawford, Pres.
10034 Goodnews Circle
Anchorage, AK 99502
AK Native Health
Dr. David cates
1689 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Statewide Health Coor. Council
Annabelle Moore
3425 Rose Ila
Anchorage, AK 99504
GASP
Alice Richardson
1521 Sunrise Drive
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Polish Information Center
7550 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK 99502
Sea Alaska Corp
16/5 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Older Persons Action Group
32b East Third
Anchorage, AK 99501
Nenana Water & Sewer Project
Nenana
AK 99760
The Trading Post
Manley Hot Springs
AK 99756
Library Assoc. of AK
Northern Chapter
Pauline Gunter
7z7 B Chandalar, U of A
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Regional Adult Learning Center
8th & Cushman
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Panhellenic
Anchorage, Alumni
Mary Doppelfield, Pres.
2Z09 Romig Place
Anchorage, AK 99b03
Pioneers Auxilliary
809 B Street
Juneau, AK 99801
South Central Health Planning
& Development
1135 W. 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Salvations Army
Klawock, AK 99925
AKPirg
P0 Box 1093
Anchorage, AK 99b01
Yukon Trading Post
Circle, AK
99733
AK Health & Social Services
546 E. 15th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Retired Persons Am. Assoc.
PO Box 12/3
Anchorage, AK 99510
Ukpeagvik Inupiat Carp,
Barrow, AK
99723
American Red Cross
South Central AK Chapter
32b E. 3rd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc.
Donald R. uent
4135 Hood Court
Anchorage, AK 99503
Alaska Legal Services
Barrow, AK
99723
Multiple Sclerosis Soc.
1345 W. 9th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99i>01
Alask Right to Life
Kristine Fardig
Box 4-2517
Anchorage, AK 99509
Alaska Legal Services
Galena
AK 99741
Sensory Impairment Center
3/10 E. 20th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99b04
Rotary Club
PO Box 12i1
Juneau, AK 99802
Rural Cap Development Corp
Galena
AK 99741
American Federation of Govt.
Employees
833 Gambell St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Rural Alaska Cormuntiy Action
Program
327 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Kootznoowoo Inc.
Angoon
AK 99820
American Education Assoc.
1411 W. 33rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Salvation Army Senior Citizen
Program
Carol Carpenter, Dir.
135 hast 8th
Anchorage, AK 99501
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American Cancer Society
Uebra Eisen
13^6 G Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Pyschiatric Assoc
Dr. Royal Kiehl
3201 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
AK Lung Association Alaska Psychological Society
Leo Kaye Dr. Robert Maryon
PO Box 3056 PO Box 4-18«5
Anchorage, AK 99bl0 Anchorage, AK 99507
AK Thoracis Society
Dr. George Stewart
35U0 Loutouche
/Anchorage, AK 99504
Health Services Coordinator
Betty Wild
2972 McCoTTie
Anchorage, AK 99503
AK Heart Association
George Baltes
23JO E. 42nd
Anchorage, AK 99504
Easter Seal Society
Nancy Hi 11strom
1345 W. 9th Ave.
Anchorage, aK 995U1
Alaska State Hospital Assoc.
Max Kersberger
34&3 Checkmate Drive
Anchorage, AK 99S04
Open Door Clinic
Debra Muccio
PO Box 928
Anchorage, AK 99510
Dr. Marion Witt
AK Pediatric Assoc.
3300 Providence
Anchorage, AK 99504
Childbirth Education Assoc
Pam Michoice
16U1 E. 84th
Anchorage, AK 99502
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ALASKA URBAN
The population of Alaska was estimated at 400,000 In 1980. Almost 40t of
that population lives in Anchorage, the state's largest city. Fairbanks,
with a population of 30,500, and Juneau, with a population of 22,100, are the
only other "cities" of more than 10,000 in the state. Since only a very
small portion of the etate is settled and most of the settlements are small
in size, Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks are the only real urban areas in
Alaska.
We have identified approximately 30 urban groups in Alaska. Almost all of
these are Community Councils in Anchorage. These Councils serve as a
communications link between neighborhood residents and various parts of the
City government. They seek to "represent the best interests of [our}
constituency to Municipal Government, share information, [and] concerns,
[and] act as a focal point for comment." These groups are concerned with
such urban issues as sewage and water quality, zoning, land use planning, and
air quality.
The organizations which responded to our questionnaire identify "anything
that impacts neighborhoods" as a primary environmental concern. Other more
specific concerns listed were air and noise pollution, waste disposal, and
ground water purity. However, several groups mentioned that any "action must
have taken into consideration all social and economic coats."
Only one of these organizations mentioned any EPA action with which it
agreed or disagreed, and then complained primarily about "the rediculous
[sic] Federal stance that every regulation must apply precisely the satne
everywhere, with no local thinking..." Further, none of these groups have
had previous contact with EPA, and one mentioned that such contact is "a
little beyond our scope."
Given the varied environmental concerns expressed by
these organizations, they may be open to increased
communication with EPA. However, as in the other
states, this communication will be most effective when
linked to a local concern or problem. One advantage
EPA has in Alaska 1b that the Anchorage Federation of
Community Councils i« in touch with all the urban
groups in Anchorage and could easily pass information
to them.
What follows ia an alphabetical index of those
Urban
u-i
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organizations which responded to our questionnaire.
It is followed by the profiles themselves.
ALASKA URBAN
Name of Organization Page
Alaska Municipal League .... U-3
Federation of Community Councils,
Community Councils Center U-4
Mid-Hillside Community Center U-5
Turnagain Community Council U-6
Urban
U-2
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
204 N. Franklin St.
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 586-1325 or 586-6526
Ginny Chitwood, Executive Director
"Alaska Municipal League Newsletter"
This is an organization of local Alaskan governments, unified municipalities,
boroughs, and cities of ail classes, representing about 90% of the population
in the State.
The League is concerned with a balance between development opportunities and
environmental protection. They support the Alaska Lands Bill and have
disagreed with EPA actions concerning waivers of secondary treatment for
sewage.
Solid Waste and Water Quality
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
Urban
U-3
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
TooIb
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS - COMMUNITY COUNCILS CENTER
801 Firewood Lane, #103
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 277-1977
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Howard DeVore, President
Margaret Wolfe, Office Manager
"Neighbor to Neighbor" (newsletter)
The Board of Directors of the Federation is composed of one representative
from each Community Council. Each community council has open membership
within its geographical area. The primary focus of the organization is
community service and participation.
"Anything that immediately impacts neighborhoods is a primary concern" of
this group. Water quality, storm water drainage, and air and noise pollution
are other immediate concerns. The Federation usually does not take
positions; those are taken at the Council level. The Federation's basic
position is that there must be public participation in decision making.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of MID-HILLSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
Star Route A, Box 27C
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 344-4081
Ms. Elna Kawal
a newsletter
informal telephone communication network
This council 1b composed of a general cross section from an upper middle
income suburban residential community. Their primary focus is to "represent
the best Interests of the constituency to Municipal Government, share
information, concerns, and act as a focal point for comment."
"The membership is concerned primarily with ground water purity, wells, waste
disposal and secondarily with those aspects which threaten to make the rural
area unsightly (shopping centers, uncared for property, billboards, junk
cars, etc.)." They are "vocal concerning potential small lot development
before [the] Planning and Zoning Commission." They are concerned about
septic tanks and have opposed sewer extensions under the present
understanding of costs and methods. They have worked to prevent commercial
zoning In the area. They have disagreed with EPA actions and "the ridiculous
Federal stance that every regulation must apply precisely the same
everywhere." They feel it has resulted In the confrontation with the
Municipality on tertiary water treatment, when secondary already makes an
effluent "cleaner than the inlet into which it is dumpted." They feel the
same goes for off-shore rigs dumping.
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Noise, and Drinking Wat
Urban
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
TURNACAIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
c/o P.L, Redmond
P.O. Box 4-079
Anchorage, AK 99509
i (907) 248-1489
Ruth Osborne
"West Side News" (newsletter)
Membership is issue-oriented and composed of a variety of people from the
community. The focus of the group la communications between the smaller
local community and Its members and the various levels of government.
This group is concerned that community decisions and actions taken give
consideration to the long range effects and all social and economic costs.
Any positions it takes represent those particular people who have expressed
an opinion on the subject.
Solid Waste
Urban
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Urban
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Urban
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Urban
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Urban
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Urban
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated*
Organization
Profile Listed Under
Alaskan Plan Policy Board
517 Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A,
Anchorage, AK 99503
Commonwealth North
935 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Minority
Public Interest
Older Persons Action Group
325 E. Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Pouch 6-650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Public Interest
Public Interest
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University Area Comm. Council
Susan Smith
36U8 Wesleyan Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99b04
Huffman-O'Mailey Comm. Council
Anne Babski
SRA Box 1525
Anchorage, AK 99507
Turnagain Arm Community Counci
Lee Miller
SRA Box 8755
Indian, AK 99b40
Campbell Park Comm. Council
Oaryl Rarrens
1666 Chache
Anchorage, AK 99507
Mid'HilIside Comm. Coucnil
Leslie Firth
SKA Box 32K
Anchorage, AK 99507
Scenic Park Community Council
Diana McKinney
7940 Resurrection Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Birchwood Community Council
Tom Henry
SRA Box 760
Chugiak, AK 99507
Northeast Conmunity Council
Fred Selkregg
5811 Radcliffe Dr.
Anchorage, AK 995U4
South Addition Comm. Council
Ruth Edmondson
1022 N Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Airport Heights Comm. Council
Amrk Phillips
1,314 Birchwood St.
Anchorage, AK 99504
North Mt. View Comm. Council
Mike Richardson
440 N. Klevin
Ancnorage, AK 99504
Spenard Community Council
Bil I Gee
23U1 W. 48th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Aobott Loop Conmunity Council
Myrna bchultz
4/3 Mars. Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99507
North Star Conmunity Council
Joan Fayette
63b W. 21st Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Taku Campbell Comm. Council
Betty Bruckman
709 E. 76th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99502
Eagle River Valley Community
Council/Laura Kelley
1940 Post
Anchorage, AK 99501
Old Seward/Oceanview Comm. Coun.
Bob Breeze
SKA Box 145C
Anchorage, AK 99502
Tudor Area Community Council
Harold Johnsen
41ll Mac Innes St.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Girdwood Valley
Dick Harris
PO Box bl2
Girdwood, AK 99587
Russian Jack Park Conm.
Lori Pape
bOOl Chena Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Council Turnagain Community Council
Pat Redmond
2432 Groaker Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Fairview Community Council
Bob Dawk ins
PO Box 8-866
Anchorage, AK 995U8
Sand Lake Community Council
Beverly Wiles
660^ Air Guard
Anchorage, AK 99502
Sitka Community Assoc
456-L Katlain
Sitka, AK 99835
Eklutna valley Comm. Council
Charlotte Reindl
SRA Box 1242
Chugiak, AK 99567
Downtown Conmunity Council
Janet McCabe
1326 K Street
Anchorage, AK 99b01
Community Center
Ft. Yukon, AK
99740
Chugiak Community Council
Bil I Lowe
SKA Box 1205
Chugiak, AK 99567
Anchoa
Eagle River Conmunity Council
Boh Johnson
PO Box 456
Eagle River , AK 99577
Fed. of communtiy Councils
Margaret Wolfe, Manager
801 Fireweed Lane, Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99504
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Sitka Corrsnunitv Assoc
PO Box 4360
Mt. Edgecumbe, AK 99835
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WOMEN
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ALASKA WOMEN
About fifty organizations primarily composed of women or focusing on women's
issues have been identified in Alaska. They can be divided into three broad
categories: professional and business associations, such as the Business and
Professional Women of Alaska or the Press Women of Alaska; cominunity service,
social, or involvement organizations, like the League of Women Voters or the
Douglas Island Women's Club; and organizations like Radical Women or STAR
(Standing Together Against Rape), which have developed in recent years from
the Women's movement.
The responses that we got to our questionnaires from this constituency
varied. While the League of Women Voters of Juneau responded with a detailed
listing of their environmental concerns and positions, the other
organizations expressed no specific environmental priorities and no knowledge
of EPA or its activities. "hie majority of groups in this constituency fall
in the later category.
To the best of our knowledge, there Is no central organization which Is in
touch with all the Women's groups in the state. This again makes more
difficult the task of improving communications with members of this
constituency. Perhaps the easiest place to start would be with those groups,
such as the Juneau League of Women Voters, which have already expressed
significant interest in environmental issues.
What follows is an alphabetical index of those organizations which responded
to our questionnaire. It, in turn, is followed by the profiles themselves.
Women
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ALASKA WOMEN
Name of Organization Pa^e
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis. W-3
Family Planning Clinic W-4
League of Women Voters of Juneau W-5
STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) W-6
Women
W-2
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Inforraat ion
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ABUSED WOMEN'S AID IN CRISIS
P.O. Box 4819
Anchorage, AK 99509
(907) 274-4561
None stated.
None stated.
This organization provides "crisis and follow-up aid to distressed women and
children as a reBult of abuse."
None stated.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise, and Drinking Water
Women
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Name of
OrganIzat i on
Address
Contact Person
Communi ca t ion
Tool s
Organizatlonal
Information
Envi ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interes t
Further
Contact 8:
FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC
825 "L" Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 264-4623
Kay Lahdenpera
None stated.
This organization offers family planning services to women.
None stated.
None stated.
Women
W-4
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
CommunicatIon
Tools
Organlzatlonal
Information
EnvJ ronmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF JUNEAU
P.O. Box 221
Juneau, AK 99B02
(907) 586-2547
Charlotte Angst, President
Elizabeth Cuadra, Natural Resources Chair
"Juneau Voter" (newsletter)
Membership in this organization numbers 66, most of whom are women. This
group primarily focuses on helping citizens "become informed about their
national, state, and local governments, important Issues, and the many ways
an individual can effectively influence government and politics." it has
other branches in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Kodiak.
The League has adopted and implements national, state, and local "positions"
developed through significant study and consensus. Full text of those
positions is available from the League. In the last year they have taken
official positions supporting windfall profits tax, supporting the
environmental superfund, opposing "fast track" and Energy Mobilization Board,
and supporting CZM reauthorization. They also support an areawide water
supply system for Juneau. They have disagreed with EPA's "setting national
regulations without any flexibility for Alaskan rural and small village
situations and without bothering to learn any facts regarding Alaska." For
instance, "proposed ocean discharge criteria were developed without any
Inclusion of Alaskan dischargers when assessing how may and what sizes/kinds
of NPDES dischargers would come under those regulations,"
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Noise,
Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Women
W—5
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Name of
Organ IzntIon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organ!zatlonal
I nformatlon
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
STAR (STANDING TOGETHER AGAINST RAPE)
P.O. Box 3 356
Anchorage, AK 99510
(907) 276-7273
Pat Dunn, Director
Monthly and quarterly newsletters
Membership of this group Is composed of Individuals, both men and women, and
both professionals and lay persons. The purpose of the organization is to
provide crisis intervention to rape victims and education of the public as to
rape awareness and prevention.
¦ The organization unofficially believes that "progress is NOT important if it
j! is at the risk or detriment to people or the environment of which we are all
I. a part."
ij Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, Toxic Substances.
Women
W-6
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Women
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Women
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Women
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Women
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves In the Women
Constituency Group. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Name of Organization
Profile Listed Under
Deck and Derrick Club of Anchorage
c/o Alyeska Pipeline, 1835 S. Bragaw,
Anchorage, AK 99512
Business
Alaska Plan Policy Board
517 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A
Anchorage, AK 99701
Tanana Chiefs Conference
1st and Hall Streets, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Minority
Minor!ty
Alaska Right to Life
Box 4-2517, Anchorage, AK 99509
Commonwealth North
935 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Public Interest
Public Interest
Older Persons Action Group
325 E. Third, Anchorage, AK 99501
Public Interest
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Pouch 6-650, Anchorage, AK 99502
Public Interest
Girls Club of Alaska
2300 West 36th Street, Anchorage, AK 99507
Youth
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AWARE
PO Box 809
Juneau, AK 9980k:
Attn: Caren Robinson
Barbara Bondi
Am. Legion Women's Aux.
Ketchikan Unit #3
Doris Voizke
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Women in Construction
c/o lanana Mechanical
MS. Sally Boyles, Pres.
Box 1189
Fairbanks, AK 997(JT
ADused Women's Aid in Crisis
PO Box 4bl9
Anchorage, AK 99509
Alaska Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
M. Edith Valentin
3810 Checkmate Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Black Women United
Ms. Lavonne Josey, Sec.
1031 San Fernando Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Business & Professional
Women/LaVerne Collins
PO Box 27bl
Anchorage, AK 99501
Business & Professional
Women/North to the Future
c/o Mary Jackson
42U Egavik Drive
Anchorage, AK 99503
Business & Professional
Women/Spenard Club
Joyce Bishop
PO Box 10-293
Anchorage, AK 99501
Feminist Fed. Credit Union
Ms. Nora Elliot, Manager
Box Z18U
Anchorage, AK 99bl0
Business & Professional Women
Susitna Club
Pauli Paxton
PO Box 3-102
Anchorage, AK 99501
Business & Professional Women
Ms. Agnes Zaborac
Box 584
Palmer, AK 99645
Business & Professional Women
Valley Christina
M. Anita Bacon/Women's Council
Mile 68
Willow, AK 99688
Catholic Social Services
Sister Mary Clare
811 W. 6th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
AEA Women's Caucus
M. Barbara Lautrell, Pres.
8410 E. 3^nd
Anchorage, AK 99507
Colored Women's Club
Pat Berkley, Pres
2096 Waldron Drive
Anchorage, AK 99501
M. Priscilla Olson
Credit Women International
Box 864
Palmer, AK 9964b
Douglas Island Women's Club
PO Box 223
Douglas, AK 99824
Eagle River Republican Women's
Club/Rita Lane, Sec.
Box 115
Eagle River, AK 99567
Jil Bottrell
Fairbanks Comnunity Mental
Health Center
103 Cushman Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Federation of Women's Clubs
Kay Linton, Pres.
1430 W. 23rd Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Anchorage Intergroup Relations
Organization
Ms. Sally Booker, Pres
4124 Irene Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504
Kenai Women's Resource Center
PO Box 2464
Soldotna, AK 99669
Kodiak Women's Resource Center
PO Box 2122
Kodiak, AK 99615
League of Women voters
Ms. Sharon Richards, Pres
PO Box 1345
Anchorage, AK 99510
League of women Voters
PO Box 221
Juneau, AK 99802
League of Women Voters
C. Griffity
PO Box 6133
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Women's Lobby
A. Kyle
137 Behrends Ave.
Juneau, AK 99801
Women of the Moose
Margaret Keith, Senior Regent
Box 5224
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Nat'l Assoc. of Women in
Construction
Pat ramtke, Pres
Box 1680
Anchorage, AK 99510
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Nat1I Council of Negro Women
3^05 Eureka
Anchorage, AK 99501
NEA - Alaska Women's Caucus
2263 Chi 11igan Drive
Anchorage, AK 99503
AK Nurses Association
Kay Lahdenpera
10028 Marmot Circle
Anchorage, AK 99502
Daughters of the Am. Revolution
Colonel John Mitchell Chapter
Tina Rozelle
3900 North Point
Anchorage, AK 99502
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YOUTH
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ALASKA YOUTH
We have identified twenty-six youth organizations in Alaska. As in the other
states, these groups are organized and run by adults for youth, so that the
responses we received to our questionnaire were those of youth leaders rather
than young people themselves. This introduction to the Youth Constituency in
Alaska will briefly examine the variety of organizations in the state, their
environmental concerns, and how communication with them might be improved.
The organizations that we have identified in Alaska are mostly local chapters
of such traditional youth organizations as the Boy Scouts, Cirl Scouts, Boys
Clubs, and the Parent Teachers Association. Most of these groups are located
in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska's principle population centers.
Those organizations which responded to our questionnaire gave a broad
positive endorsement to environmental protection. For instance, the Girl's
Club of Alaska stated its primary environmental concern as being "to educate
girls about the importance of environmental quality", while the Mayor's
Commission on Youth of Anchorage stated that "the youth in Anchorage should
have a high priority in environmental issues because it's their future that
will be affected". However, beyond this broad endorsement and the general
emphasis that many of the traditional organizations have on outdoor
recreation and environmental education, youth organizations did not have any
specific knowledge of EPA or its activities. None of them has had any past
contact with EPA, and none were able to comment knowledgeably about EPA
activities with which they agreed or disagreed.
In terms of improving communication with these groups, EPA has two advan-
tages. The first is the traditionally positive attitude these organizations
have had towards the environment and the integral part
outdoor activities have played in the activities of
many of these organizations. The second is that the
city of Anchorage has a Mayor's Youth Commission.
Since this city contains 40% of the state's popula-
tion, communications through the Youth Commission
would reach a large percentage of the youth organiza-
tions in Alaska.
What follows is an index of the youth organizations in
Alaska that responded to our questionnaire. It is
followed by the profiles themselves.
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ALASKA YOUTH
Name of Organization Page
Alaska PTA Y-3
Girls Clubs of Alaska Y—4
Mayor'8 Commies ion on Youth Y—5
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Name of
Organ!zatlon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
ALASKA PTA
2804 W. Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 248-2804 or 344-1688
Barbara Ann Block, President
"Inkspot" (newsletter)
This group has statewide membership of 7,800. Its primary focus is on
education, health and safety. Other Alaska branches Include:
- Juneau, Dr. Bernell Christiansen, 8610 Maryland, 99803
- MatSue, Bill Lorentzen, Box 57, Willow 99688
Fairbanks, Audrey Colette, 152 3rd Ave., 99701
- Anchorage, Gary Wallace, 5219 E. 42nd, 99504
This organization Is concerned with the health and safety of children and
youth.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Youth
Y-3
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Name of
Organ!zatIon
GIRLS CLUB OF ALASKA
Address
Contact Person
i
Commuri i ca t ion
Tool s
Organlzat ional
Information
Environmental
Conce rns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contact s:
2300 West 36th Street
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 248-4475
Pattl Johnson Malecha, Executive Director
"Girl's Club Gazette"
Membership In the group numbers approximately 1200 girls between the ages of
6 and 18. The primary focus of the organization is "to provide for the
physical, emotional, mental, and moral well-being of girls."
This group Is concerned about educating girls about the importance of
environmental quality.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Youth
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Name of
Organization
MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON YOUTH
Address
Contact Person
Communi cation
Tools
Organizat ional
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
325 Cordova St.
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 276-3700 ex. 224
Mark Travers
Annual Report
This group is composed of 11 Commission Members who work on projects for the
betterment of Anchorage youth.
This group feels that "the youth In Alaska should have a high priority in
environmental Issues, because it is their future that will he affected."
They agreed with EPA's support of the "bottle bills".
Air Quality, Radiation, and Water Quality
Youth
Y-5
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Youth
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Youth
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Youth
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Youth
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization Profile Listed Under
Alaskan Plan Policy Board Minority
517 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite A,
Anchorage, AK 99503
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Public Interest
P.O. Box 3-3908, Anchorage, AK 99503
South Central Health Planning and Development Public Interest
1135 W. 8th, Suite 1, Anchorage, AK 99501
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis
P.O. Box 4819, Anchorage, AK 99509
Women
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Children Services, AK.
John Garvin
1200 #. 27th
Anchorage, AK 99504
Chugach Council, Campfire
Joan Hurst
326 H. Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
s AK ST PTA
Barbara Ann Block
2804 W. Northern Lights
Anchorage, AK 99503
Youth Employment Center
Lincoln & Kaltain
Sitka, AK 99835
Commission on Youth
Gene Gustafson
325 E. 3rd Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Rural Youth Development
Nenana, AK 99760
4-H Downhill Ski
Joan Mott
2651 Prividence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99504
Girl Scouts
Marge Bailey
2550 Spenard Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Hoonah Youth Center
115 Fireweed Lane Hoonah, AK 99829
Anchorage, AK 99501
Girl Schouts
1030 21st Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Boys Club of Alaska
John Niethamer, Ex. Dir.
2901 Spenard
Anchorage, AK 99503
Campfire Girls, Inc.
Alaskaland Cabin 31
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Western Council
Boy Scouts of America
3117 Patterson
Anchorage, AK 99504
Boy Scouts of America
1400 Gillam St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
4-H Leaders Council
John Mott, Pres.
2651 Providence
Anchorage, AK 99504
Center for Parents & Children
Michael Walti
1343 G
Anchorage, AK 99503
Girls Club of Alaska
c/o Patty Johnson-Maiicha
PO Box 3-762 E.C.
Anchorage, AK 99501
Boys Club of America
Randy Robinson
2300 W. 36th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Teenage Club
P.O. Box 1153
Juneau, AK 99802
Anchorage Girls Club
Patti Johnson Melecha
PO Box 3-672 E.C.
Anchorage, AK 99510
Turning Point Boys Ranch
Mile 68 Parks Highway
Willow, AK 99688
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