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Fish and Game poses new restrictions on Deshka fishing - KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source |ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A poor return of King Salmon in 2008, and another expected weak run this year, has prompted Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials to restrict fishing on the Deshka River.
Beginning May 15 and running through July 13, bait will be banned from the Deshka, and the river will go to part time catch and release.
Anglers will be allowed to keep Kings Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but will have to release Kings caught Tuesday through Friday.
Last year only about 7,500 Kings were counted through the Deshka weir.
Fish and Game's biological escapement goal is between 13,000 and 28,000 fish.
Officials project the 2009 run to be around 13,600 fish, but they expect the actual numbers will be similar to 2008.
Should they be right about a weak return, Fish and Game says further restrictions could be imposed, including a complete closure of the Deshka to King Salmon fishing.
For more information, contact Fish and Game's Palmer Area Office at (907) 746-6300.
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Anchorage Family Entertainment Examiner : Outdoor activities suitable for spring time in AnchorageWith the snow finially melting and the temprature rising, its time to trump that cabin fever and get the kids outdoors!! Spring time in Alaska means something entirely different; chilly winds, mud, and puddles. But never fear, there are still plenty of ways to get them out in the sunshine that won't involve hip waders!
The Eagle River Nature Center offers a Jr. Naturalist program, designed for children ages 5 and up, on Saturdays at 2 pm. The programs begin indoors, and then move outdoors, so be prepared for any kind of weather. Joining the Jr. Naturalist program also gives kids a chance to earn their very own Jr. Naturalist badge, all while learning about their environment. In addition to the Jr. Naturalist program, ENRC also offers a variety of other programs, ideal for schools, scout groups, or just families who are looking for a day outing. For complete list of programs and a calander of events, visit www.ernc.org.
When is the last time you checked out the Alaska Zoo? The Sketch-n-Safari program is a monthly event held year round, regardless of the season. They are held every second Saturday, from noon to 2pm, in the coffeeshop or greenhouse. Visitors are encouraged to pop in anytime during those hours, and watch Leon Rabinovitch and Steve Carson, otherwise known as the "Sketch-n-Safari guys" teach the basics of learning to draw animals. The open attendance program welcomes visitors of all ages and provides all supplies. There is no fee, but donations are accepted. For more about Alaska Zoo programs, check out their website, www.alaskazoo.org.
And finially, why not just take a walk in the woods? The Alaskan Outdoors is a social hiking group open to the public in Anchorage AK. They offer a moderate hike for beginners or families with children on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Are you a family of more experienced hikers? Try the Thursday hike, designed for intermediate hikers often including steeper trails. The hikes are free to members of the Alaska Outdoors, and donations of $1 are suggested for non members. For information on hiking locations,or membership information, go to www.alaska-outdoors.org.
Its never to early to go play outside, so blow the dust off your sunglasses and take Anchorage up on what it has to offer this spring. Just don't forget the sunscreen.
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The Associated Press: Shallow earthquake rattles southcentral AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A shallow earthquake strongly shook a large swath of Alaska.
The magnitude 4.7 quake struck at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday and was widely felt in southcentral parts of the state.
The earthquake was centered 20 miles north of Anchorage, where it was accompanied with a loud boom.
The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center says the quake also was felt in other communities, including Wasilla and Palmer.
Monitors at the center say the temblor was felt in a large area because it was fairly shallow, about 16 miles deep.
The center says there are no reports of injury or damage and no tsunami is expected from the quake.
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Anchorage Boating Examiner: Alaska Sea Grant College ProgramA valuable resource for boaters in our state is the Alaska Sea Grant College Program based out of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The mission of Sea Grant is to support maritime research and distribute the results to coastal communities in a way that will benefit them.
Public outreach from Sea Grant is conducted in part by their Marine Advisory Program (MAP) and Bookstore. Marine Advisory agents are found in coastal areas throughout Alaska and are vital members of their communities.
Most boaters would be interested in the excellent publications produced by Alaska Sea Grant. Some publications of interest to boaters are detailed below.
Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Alaska - This publication written by MAP Agent Terry Johnson details the legal and practical aspects of viewing marine mammals.
Water Wise: Safety for the Recreational Boater is a boating safety book developed in concert with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA). A practical guidebook for boating safety focused on cold water operations and remote areas of Alaska.
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West Lafayette native to walk for cancer in Alaska | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | Zanesville Times RecorderWEST LAFAYETTE - Carla McCrea Donnelly feels lucky to be alive.
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When she was 16 years old, the West Lafayette native was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a blood/lymph node cancer. She underwent five weeks of radiation therapy, putting the cancer into remission. Then five years later, just two months away from her cure date, she discovered a lump under her clavicle.
By the age of 26, she was officially cured of Hodgkin's Disease after a harsh round of chemotherapy. But a different form of the disease struck again 10 years later; she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36 last March.
This third attack was caused by the radiation she had for her Hodgkin's Disease. Even though it was only in her right breast, she chose to have a double mastectomy to make sure the cancer would never return. She finished her last round of chemo in August, and is happy with how her reconstructive surgery turned out.
With a new lease on life after beating cancer three times, Donnelly wants to do her part to raise money and awareness for the disease. On June 20, the Hilliard/Columbus-area resident will be participating in a half-marathon in Anchorage, Alaska, with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training.
"I had my choices of where I wanted to go. I've never been to Alaska, and I thought I might never get to go there, so this is a great opportunity," she said. "It's invigorating, and I'm excited. It's an amazing opportunity to help people out."
"I have to raise $4,800 to be able to go," she continued.
Donnelly said it's been tough to train for her first marathon after undergoing chemo, but she's glad she's doing something to keep herself healthy. After the half-marathon, she plans to join the Breast Cancer Survivor's Rowing Team of Central Ohio.
"This is out of my character; I'm not an athlete," she said. "I think my family and friends are skeptical. But I walked four miles one night. It's out of the ordinary, but I'm doing it."
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Adventure Travel Media SourceWasilla, ALASKA—When economic times are tough and travel budgets are tight, travelers look for the absolute best value from a summer vacation. And with the stresses of layoffs, depreciating home values, and dwindling 401Ks, many Americans could use a "get away from it all" vacation this year. Alaska, one of the last remaining wilderness areas on earth, is about as far away from it all as one can get, and Alaska Outdoors makes it possible to explore Alaska for less than $200 a day. That’s less than the price of an average hotel room in Alaska.
Alaska Outdoors, an Alaska-based tour company, has been recognized as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth by National Geographic Adventure Magazine two years in a row. The small group camping trips, like the 7-Day Classic Alaskan Camping Tour, provide a great value to travelers. At only $1095 per person, this trip includes the services of a professional naturalist guide; all in state transportation; top-of-the-line camping equipment; a night at a hotel mid way through the trip; and all but two meals. Camping is the most popular outdoor activity among Alaskans, who know and appreciate the value of travel in their own backyard, and Alaska Outdoors staff and crew use this knowledge to make camping in Alaska easy, relaxing and fun.
The Classic Alaskan Camping Tour features three of Alaska’s premier wilderness areas: Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Itinerary highlights include canoeing on serene lakes; excellent hiking opportunities throughout, including the opportunity to walk to the face of a majestic glacier; and a full day wildlife tour in Denali National Park to search for bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep – and to marvel at the largest mountain in North America – Mount McKinley. All of these activities are included in the trip cost, and amount to paying less than $175 per day.
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The Buzz: Alaska volcano erupts in Congress; shades of the Blues Brothers - Kansas City StarSen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll introduce legislation establishing funding for the Alaska Volcano Observatory — just one month after fellow Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana criticized the Obama stimulus bill for containing spending for volcano monitoring.
The multiple eruptions of Alaska’s Mount Redoubt underscores the need for volcano observation, Murkowski said. She thinks $15 million a year ought to do it.
“Recently there were some comments made about federal spending for volcano monitoring being wasteful,” Murkowski said. “I can assure you that monitoring volcanoes is critically important to the nation and especially to my home state of Alaska.”
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