Author Archives: Alan Sorum

Conference of Young Alaskans (COYA) II

Marking the fiftieth anniversary of Alaska Statehood, the second edition of the Conference of Young Alaskans was formed in January of 2009 to encourage awareness of state history among the future leaders of Alaska.

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Rasmuson Foundation Invites Alaska Artists to Seek Grant Funding

The Rasmuson Foundation announces the continuation of direct grants to Alaskan artists in an effort to support and nurture their creative works.

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Forest Mushrooms Aid in Alaskan Response to Climate Change

There is still much to learn about the interaction of organisms found in high latitude ecosystems. Rising temperatures in the north may not automatically equate to a positive feedback to the soil carbon feedback cycle.

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Reduction in Southeast Charter Halibut Catch Proposed

The number of halibut caught by the charter fishing industry in Alaska has become the subject of intense debate during the last few years, especially in the southeast part of the state.
NOAA’s Fisheries Service is proposing new limits on the number of halibut that can be taken by anglers on charter boats in southeast Alaska [...]

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Mercury and Guidelines for Fish Consumption

Alaskan’s have become increasingly aware of the relationship of mercury and fish consumption. Much of this awareness is the result of efforts made by activists like Dr. Jane Hightower MD, who recently had her book Diagnosis Mercury: Money, Politics, and Poison published. State public health officials continue to emphasize how important the benefits of eating [...]

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