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Representing more than 23,000 individuals, groups, and businesses, the Susitna River Coalition (SRC) is a grassroots organization based in Talkeetna, Alaska. SRC supports a free-flowing Susitna River and the healthy communities and ecosystems it sustains. We focus on the education, engagement, and mobilization of diverse voices to improve decision-making and protect the key resources that are vital to the region’s success.

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  • DOT West Susitna Access Scoping Comment Period
    DOT West Susitna Access Scoping Comment Period
    July 23rd Through August 23rd, 2024
    www.westsuaccess.com
    July 23rd Through August 23rd, 2024
    www.westsuaccess.com
    July 23rd Through August 23rd, 2024
    www.westsuaccess.com
    In early July of 2024, DOT announced the opening of a scoping comment period in preparation for an Environmental Assessment prior to the projected construction start timeline of 2025. The comment period, to assess the potential impacts of the project, opened on July 23rd and close on August 23rd.
  • Water Reservations in Alaska
    Water Reservations in Alaska
    Tue, Oct 15
    Zoom and FacebookLive
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom and FacebookLive
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom and FacebookLive
    A scoping comment period has opened for the water reservation system for the State of Alaska. Any changes the current system would have large implications on the existing uses of water in the region. But why are water reservations important?
  • 8th Annual Wild Su Feast
    8th Annual Wild Su Feast
    Sun, Oct 13
    Talkeetna
    Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 14, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 37083 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – Oct 14, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 37083 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Celebrate the foods that walked, swam, grew, and flew through the Susitna Watershed.
  • Mat-Su Public Meeting: West Susitna Access
    Mat-Su Public Meeting: West Susitna Access
    Thu, Aug 15
    Wasilla
    Aug 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Wasilla, 500 N Crusey St, Wasilla, AK 99654, USA
    Aug 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Wasilla, 500 N Crusey St, Wasilla, AK 99654, USA
    DOT is hosting an in person meeting in the Mat-Su as part of scoping in preparation for an environmental assessment for their portion of the West Susitna Access Road.
  • Anchorage Public Meeting: West Su Access
    Anchorage Public Meeting: West Su Access
    Wed, Aug 14
    Anchorage
    Aug 14, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Anchorage, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
    Aug 14, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Anchorage, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
    DOT is hosting an in person meeting in Anchorage as part of scoping in preparation for an Environmental Assessment for their portion of the West Susitna Access Road.
  • 2nd Annual Plants for Salmon
    2nd Annual Plants for Salmon
    Sat, Jun 15
    Susitna North
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Susitna North, Montana Creek, Susitna North, AK, USA
    Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Susitna North, Montana Creek, Susitna North, AK, USA
    Saturday, June 15, 2024, join us to plant native trees, protect water quality, and improve salmon habitat along Montana Creek at the Yoder Road Bridge. We’ll be planting 200+ native trees and bushes!
  • SRC at the Kenai Sport and Rec Show
    SRC at the Kenai Sport and Rec Show
    Fri, May 03
    Soldotna
    May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – May 05, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Soldotna, 538 Arena Ave #8200, Soldotna, AK 99669, USA
    May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – May 05, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Soldotna, 538 Arena Ave #8200, Soldotna, AK 99669, USA
    Come visit the Susitna River Coalition at the Kenai Peninsula Sport, Rec, and Trade Show! We are excited to chat with you about the West Susitna Industrial Corridor, MEA elections, the Susitna-Watana Hydro Project, and all of the educational and watchdog work we do in the Susitna Watershed.
  • Living with Bears in the Susitna Watershed
    Living with Bears in the Susitna Watershed
    Thu, Apr 25
    Zoom and Facebook Live
    Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom and Facebook Live
    Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom and Facebook Live
    n the summer of 2001, at least 6 bears met their demise after bear-human clashes, and at least one tourist was charged and severely frightened by a bear while walking in downtown Talkeetna. A group of motivated Talkeetna residents, led by Diane and Brian Okonek, formed the Bear Necessities Coalitio
  • Talkeetna Earth Day Celebration
    Talkeetna Earth Day Celebration
    Sat, Apr 20
    Talkeetna
    Apr 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 22510 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 22510 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    We are excited to attend Denali Education Center's Earth Day Celebration and Nonprofit Fair hosted by the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation. Join us from 11-3 at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus.
  • MEA Power Hour!
    MEA Power Hour!
    Fri, Apr 19
    Talkeetna
    Apr 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 101 N Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Apr 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Talkeetna, 101 N Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Come join us for “MEA Power Hour” at the Fairview Inn on Friday April 19th from 5-8pm!
  • SRC at the Fairbanks Outdoor Show!
    SRC at the Fairbanks Outdoor Show!
    Fri, Apr 19
    Fairbanks
    Apr 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – Apr 21, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Fairbanks, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Apr 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – Apr 21, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Fairbanks, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Come visit the Susitna River Coalition at the Fairbanks Outdoor Show! We are excited to chat with you about the West Susitna Industrial Corridor, MEA elections, the Susitna-Watana Hydro Project, and all of the educational and watchdog work we do in the Susitna Watershed
  • Energy for the Community: Willow Movie Night
    Energy for the Community: Willow Movie Night
    Tue, Oct 24
    Willow
    Oct 24, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Willow, 23557 Willow Community Center Cir, Willow, AK 99688, USA
    Oct 24, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Willow, 23557 Willow Community Center Cir, Willow, AK 99688, USA
    Come join the Susitna River Coalition for a movie night of two short film screenings on October 24th at the Willow Library: Return to Us and We the Power.
  • Wild Su Feast 2023!
    Wild Su Feast 2023!
    Sun, Oct 15
    Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room
    Oct 15, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room, 37083 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Oct 15, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Denali Brewing Company Tasting Room, 37083 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Susitna River Coalition’s Wild Su Feast is a joyous event that celebrates the wild foods of the Susitna River Watershed & its communities.
  • Energy Efficiency and Weatherization
    Energy Efficiency and Weatherization
    Tue, Oct 10
    Zoom
    Oct 10, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    Oct 10, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    Have you been struggling to pay your rising heating and electric bills? Do you wonder why your Toyo stove is on 70, but you still feel cold in some parts of your home? Find out some hot tips on how to reduce your energy and still keep your home comfortable this winter.
  • Plants for Salmon: 2023 Riparian Planting Day
    Plants for Salmon: 2023 Riparian Planting Day
    Sat, Jun 03
    Susitna North
    Jun 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Susitna North, Yoder Rd, Susitna North, AK 99676, USA
    Jun 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Susitna North, Yoder Rd, Susitna North, AK 99676, USA
    Saturday, June 3, 2023, join us to plant native trees, protect water quality, and improve salmon habitat along Montana Creek at the Yoder Road Bridge.
  • Solarize Talkeetna: Meet the Installers
    Solarize Talkeetna: Meet the Installers
    Tue, May 09
    Talkeetna
    May 09, 2023, 5:30 PM – May 10, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Talkeetna, 22510 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    May 09, 2023, 5:30 PM – May 10, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Talkeetna, 22510 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
    Spring is here, and that means it's time to get signed up for the Solarize Talkeetna site assessment!
  • Fairbanks Outdoor Show
    Fairbanks Outdoor Show
    Fri, Apr 21
    Fairbanks
    Apr 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – Apr 23, 2023, 8:00 AM
    Fairbanks, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Apr 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – Apr 23, 2023, 8:00 AM
    Fairbanks, 2010 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
    Come visit the SRC at the Fairbanks Outdoor Show at the Carlson Center. From April 21-23rd, we will be sharing information about West Susitna Industrial Access Road, Susitna Watana, Rec Rivers, Utility work, and all of the other things going on in our watershed.
  • Human Powered Travel in the West Susitna Drainage
    Human Powered Travel in the West Susitna Drainage
    Tue, Apr 11
    Zoom
    Apr 11, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    Apr 11, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Zoom
    The West Susitna drainage is not only home to incredible opportunities for fishing and hunting, but offers a playground for a wide variety of human-powered adventures. In 2015, Luc Mehl traveled across this wild, roadless portion of our watershed as part of the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic.

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