Fieldnotes Blog | Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition

21Sep 2010 by admin

What’s Happening in Juneau

Current Projects of the Juneau Watershed Partnership Review of Past Restoration, Enhancement, and Mitigation Projects: JWP is partnering with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Juneau to conduct an in-dept assessment and evaluation of past projects that were intended to protect, and restore Juneau's watersheds. Utilizing the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's report - Restoration and Enhancement of Aquatic Habitats in Alaska (Parry and Seaman, 1994) - JWP is conducting an inventory and assessment of projects implemented to date. Findings will be used to improve and support sustainable rehabilitation and enhancement efforts of our watersheds in the future. The results of this assessment will be published in December 2010. If you are interested in this project please visit or contact: JWP Lower Jordan Creek Watershed Stromwater Assessment JWP…

28Aug 2010 by admin

Community Stewardship

Community Watershed Stewardship

Community Stewardship All watershed councils in Southeast Alaska have, enhancing community stewardship as a central focus in their programs and initiatives. Stewardship is a word that refers to the actions and behaviors of individual, communities, governments, businesses, and industries that protect and enhance- rather than compromise- the ability of present and future generations to meet their own needs. This requires all of us to be aware of how we impact our environments and to take responsibility and accountability for the day to day choices we make that protect and promote the integrity of these ecosystems and/or ones that jeopardize the health and productivity of this communal resource. A collective shift in consciousness... The recognition of the connection between environmental quality and quality of life starts with an awareness about how…

22Aug 2010 by admin

A changing climate

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There are very few places in the world where- due to a changing climate -the transformation in landscape are as visibly apparent as here in Alaska. The ecosystems of Southeast Alaska are being dramatically altered. How is a changing climate impacting the regions; fresh water supplies, ocean waters, natural resources and ecosystem services? .... Stay informed

18Aug 2010 by admin

Member Council Annual Retreat

Community Watershed Stewardship, Events, Trainings & Opportunities

SAWC member councils will be gathering in Haines Alaska for the coalitions annual retreat on September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. We will be discussing ways to enhance our community outreach efforts by expanding our partnerships with diverse stakeholders in the region. We look forward to sharing our work with you. [gallery link="image"]

04Aug 2010 by admin

Circle of Blue- the state of the world’s water…

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Living in Southeast Alaska we are surrounded by freshwater. It is difficult to comprehend that the global community is facing a world-wide fresh water crisis. Considering that the planet has a finite amount of freshwater resources it is our collective responsibility to understand how we can work together to ensure all people have access to this necessary resource. Circle of Blue reports and presents the information necessary to respond to the global freshwater crisis... Stay informed