Ashley Bolwerk Archives

Makhnati Island herring subsistence closure up for federal review

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 17, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Makhnati Island was formerly a World War II defense battery, and now is a federally-protected area for subsistence herring. The Federal Subsistence Board will decide in a few months whether it remains that way.Read More

Beyond algebra: students navigate Federal Subsistence Board process

by Meredith Redick | Mar 29, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

For many high-school students, junior year is a whirlwind of academics, extracurriculars, and test prep. One group of students in Sitka has added something else to their load – a class on how to navigate the Federal Subsistence Board process. Read More

Deer hunting still open for subsistence

by KCAW News | Jan 9, 2024 | The Morning Interview

Sitkans can continue hunting deer for subsistence through the end of January, as long as they stay on federal lands. Read More

Subsistence workshop to arm Sitkans with advocacy skills

by KCAW News | Feb 23, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Conservation Society and the US Forest Service invite Sitkans to a community potluck and workshop this Saturday to learn more about the Federal Subsistence Board process. Read More

Sitka Ranger District tapped to send ‘Together Tree’ to Juneau

by KCAW News | Nov 29, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Every year, a Forest Service District is chosen to provide a "Together Tree" for the Governor's Mansion in Juneau. The Sitka Ranger District has been tapped to send this year's tree. Sitkans can contribute ornaments representing "togetherness" to be displayed on the tree, which will be placed outside of the Governor's Mansion. Ornaments can be dropped off at the Sitka Ranger District office through next Monday (12-5-2022) at 4 pm. KCAW's Erin Fulton spoke with Ashley Bolwerk and Cody Mosley from the US Forest Service. Read More