Links of interest for Encounters listeners
Raven Radio
The country’s best community public broadcasting station. Based in Sitka,Alaska, with over 100 volunteers and a eclectic programming it is broadcast in the Southeast Alaska communities of Sitka, Kake, Angoon, Tenakee Springs, Port Alexander, Pelican, Yakutat and all around the Southeast Alaska fishing grounds. www.kcaw.org
Alaska Conservation Foundation
At the
hub of the Alaska environmental network, in touch with both local and national
efforts to conserve Alaska ’s wild natural resources,
Alaska Conservation Foundation does important environmental protection work
around the state. www.akcf.org/
Sitka Conservation Society
Based in Richard’s
hometown of Sitka , SCS seeks to encourage a new regional economy that leaves
industrial destruction to the past, and is based on 1) commercial fishing,
2) subsistence hunting, fishing and gathering, 3) recreation, and 4) visitation
services -- all of which must occur at www.sitkawild.org/
Trust for Public Land
A land conservation
and open space resource for landowners, government agencies and community
groups interested in protecting land for
human enjoyment. www.tpl.org
SEACC
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is dedicated
to preserving the integrity of Southeast Alaska ’s natural environment.
An environmental organization that has representation in 14 Southeast Alaska
communities, SEACC works to preserve Southeast Alaska ’s rugged, wild
landscape. www.seacc.org
Esther G Marine Wildlife Tours and Water Taxi
Skippered by
Captain Davey Lubin
, natur
alist and
long time Alaskan,
Esther G marine wildlife tours takes passengers to see some of the wildest places in Southeast Alaska. Esther G can deliver you to a remote beach for a rare hike, unique camping experience or special getaway. www.puffinsanswhales.com
Island Institute
The Island Institute cultivates uncommon
conversations about the nature of vital communities – the web
of human relationships and responsibilities, and our connections to the greater
natural world. www.islandinstitutealaska.org
Alaska's National Wildlands
Many Encounters programs are recorded in Alaska's spectacular public wildlands--including
national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other protected
areas. Places like Denali National Park, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,
and the Tongass National Forest are known throughout the world for their natural
beauty and abundant wildlife. Permanantly protecting these areas and opening
them for anyone to experience is among the greatest accomplishments of American
democracy.
The following official websites are a way to start learning about these places:
