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Sea Alaska Land Bill
By
Mark & Miriam Edwards
February 17, 2011
Thursday
In response to Letter Dated 14th February / Notification of Town Hall Meetings / Sealaska Land Swop Bill, Ketchikan - Monday, Feb 21, 4pm to 6pm at Borough Assembly Offices, please note that the bill includes giving Sealaska the following: 30 acres in Naha Bay and 40 acres Bailey Bay/Lake Shelokum Hot Springs. These two areas are some of the most prized and cherished areas for Ketchikan residents and visitors alike. They are currently controlled and protected by the Forest Service for everyone's benefit.
Please tell Senator Lisa Mukowski that these areas should be removed from the bill and remain public lands.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please email the senator via her web site:
http://murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=EMailLisa
Regards
Mark & Miriam Edwards
Loring, AK
Received February 16, 2011
- Published February 17, 2011
Related:
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings on Sealaska Land Exchange Legislation Announced - The latest round of informational meetings to gather public comment on the Sealaska lands bill was announced today by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). - More...
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