In the Spotlight:

Not Done Yet!

We need to rally again for May 20, when the Assembly will reconsider the Community Recycling Initiatives ordinance, which will put recycling in all 95 public schools, build new drop-off centers, and place recycling bins in public places- at an estimated cost of only a dollar and change per household garbage bill. These aspects are also critical to the success of recycling in Anchorage, because new drop-off centers generate volume, and provide recycling access to neighborhoods where curbside is not yet available- including Hillside, Muldoon, and Eagle River. Learn more about the community recycling intiatives ordiance...

Safe Neighborhoods/Wild Bears

Safe Neighborhoods/Wild Bears needs volunteers to help out with a summer campaign. We want to reduce bears’ association with food and humans and thus reduce the lethal consequence of bears being killed.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Wednesday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Defenders of Wildlife office, 333 W. Fourth Ave. #302. Just show up, or contact Tom Banks, 276-9410, TBanks@defenders.org if you have questions.

Bike to Work Day

Thursday, May 15th is Anchorage's Bike to Work Day! Don't miss out on this fun filled carless commuter day. Less traffic, more fresh air, and increased physical activity is the perfect way to start your day off right. Read more...

Backyard Wilderness

Chugach State Park is our backyard wilderness here in Anchorage. Many Alaskans appreciate the Park as a wild place that wild people can enjoy. Alaska State Parks is in the process of reviewing and updating the current management plan.  Please join us in our efforts to ensure that Chugach State Park continues to provide wild places that support clean water, healthy wildlife populations and a place for humans to find peace and presence of mind. For more information and to learn how to submit comments (due by June 2nd ).