Matanuska Electric Association is applying for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan for the Eklutna Generation Station. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/4abkMnj

DEC is proposing to revise the current general permit under which pesticides may be applied to control the invasive plant elodea. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/3UArQEq

DEC has re-issued a draft permit to Coeur Alaska, Inc. authorizing and setting water quality & health conditions on the discharge of pollutants from the Kensington Gold Mine facility to waters of the United States. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/3wrH7PV

Today we are celebrating Alaska Mining Day! Mining in Alaska is possible thanks to our states high ESG standards.
To learn more about Alaska's standards, view the 2023 Alaska Standard Inaugural Sustainability Report using the link below!
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It's Alaska Mining Day! We’re proud to work with miners to ensure safe & responsible mining for a strong Alaska economy. Domestic mining will be necessary to meet renewable energy goals for a more sustainable future! Learn more about DEC's Mining Section: bit.ly/3sYXG1s

It's Air Quality Awareness Week, and Alaska's fire season is upon us. Poor air quality may aggravate or worsen respiratory diseases like asthma. Learn more about ways to keep you and your family safe: bit.ly/3WyI9UG

Yesterday, ADAC-ARCTIC had the privilege of hosting the spring biannual Arctic and Western Alaska (AWA) Area Committee Meeting on the UAA campus. U.S. Coast Guard and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation partner to prepare for oil and chemical spill response. #dhs_coe_research DHS S&T

Travel with your food truck this summer! Learn more about permitting for mobile food units on the Food Safety and Sanitation website: dec.alaska.gov/eh/fss/food/fo…

Emma Pokon was officially appointed Commissioner this morning by the legislature. Join us and Governor Mike Dunleavy in congratulating her!

Happy Drinking Water Week! The DEC Drinking Water program works with public water systems to help them remain in compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations to protect the health of Alaskans. Learn more about the program here: dec.alaska.gov/eh/dw/

DEC has received an application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan from Petro 49, Inc. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/3wdTkYb

Teck Alaska Incorporated is applying for Water Quality Certification for the construction of new drill roads, pads, safety features, and diversion ditches to protect water quality at Red Dog Mine. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/3Qp33Sr

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is applying for Water Quality Certification for the Dalton Highway MP 120–135 Reconstruction Project. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/3JBwD3r

Shaan-Seet Inc is applying for Water Quality Certification proposing to discharge into waters of the U.S., including wetlands, in order to replace an existing pier and floats that have exceeded its useful life. Learn more & submit comments: bit.ly/4dkrBWp

Taiga Mining Company is applying for Water Quality Certification proposing to discharge fill into waters of the U.S., including wetlands, in order to conduct placer mining activities at 2 locations in the Aloha Creek drainage. Learn more & submit comments bit.ly/3xXpurz

Over 200 students from Ft Wainwright attended an event where we shared information about what DEC does as a department & how they can help protect Alaska's environment. We even brought a few drones to showcase how technology can reduce costs & improve safety for our staff!

DEC has tentatively determined to issue an authorization to Trident Seafoods Wrangell Plant to discharge in a different project area Zone of Deposit than previously public noticed. Learn more & submit comments: water.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=fcN8KjCFm

DEC Water Quality staff worked with the Seward Harbor and In-Situ Inc. to deploy an advanced monitoring instrument in Seward Harbor. This device will measure & transmit water quality enabling real-time monitoring to understand water quality trends throughout the summer season.

DEC proposes to revise regulations on air quality for Fairbanks North Star Borough nonattainment area. The proposed technical amendments & new regs are needed to meet federal requirements in the Clean Air Act. Learn more about proposed changes & comment: bit.ly/4aWMW6H

Happy World Veterinarian Day! Thank you to former State Vet Dr. Bob Gerlach and current State Vet Dr. Sarah Coburn, and all vets in Alaska for their work to protect us, our pets, and public health.