Quyumta Community Sustainability Project Meeting Nelson Island

Agenda  Introductions  Project overview  Goal  Schedule  Review of information  Breakout Sessions  Recap of information  Next steps

Introductions Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. Patty Murphy, Project Manager Phone: E3 Environmental, LLC Rosetta Alcantra, President Phone:

Nuvista Nuvista’s efforts to Improve energy infrastructure Stabilize electricity costs Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. was tasked in 2011 to tackle these issues in a real way. With strong support from Y-K communities and entities, we are taking practical steps forward. So that rural Alaska’s energy solutions are our solutions.

As we the know the needs are great Electric generation in rural Alaska is heavily subsidized. Yet the cost remains high. Energy sources > petroleum based > fluctuating prices > pollution Rural businesses pay full, unsubsidized prices for electricity. This is not a sustainable future. Residents of Bethel and Dillingham pay twice what Alaskan urban areas pay for electricity. Current average cost of electricity in Anchorage is $0.12 per kWh.

Moving forward… Cluster Communities identified  Group A: Toksook Bay, Tununak, and Nightmute  Group B: Emmonak, Alakanuk, Nunum Iqua  Group C: To Be Determined Hired E3 Environmental, LLC.  Group A – 1st phase in progress, beginning 2nd phase of meetings  Group B – 1st phase, research &outreach

Project Overview Received funding from Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs Calista management approached the Alaska State Legislature to secure funding Focus of planning project: – Community Sustainability – Community ownership of results – Develop a model that can be duplicated – Identify benefits, opportunities and challenges

Project Schedule Nelson Island Communities Winter 2012 – Spring 2013 Reconnaissance visits to communities Research and Data collection Draft plan development Winter Public meetings Refine information Form Advisory Group Develop Recommendations Spring 2014 Public meetings Finalize Plan

Process Scope of WorkData Compilation Community Orientation Trip Initial FindingsPublic Meeting Advisory Committee Identified Recommendations Report Draft Advisory Committee Recommendations Draft RevisionsFinal ReportPublic Meeting Final Community Presentation

Research & Activities Data Compilation  Research of Community  Research Agency Reports ADOT&PF ANTHC ADEC ADCRA (maps)  Community Introductions & Interviews  Community visits Project Activities  Fact Sheets  Website Library of Community Reports Maps Statistics Contact Information Important Resource Links

Toksook Bay 2003 – DOT & PF Nelson Island Roads Meeting 2004 – DOT & PF Nelson Island Roads Preliminary Design & Environmental Studies 2006 – Toksook Bay Solid Waste Management Plan 2008 – Toksook Bay Community Development Plan 2011 – Toksook Bay Community Profile

Tununuk January 2005 – Special IGAP Meeting Report 2005 – DOT & PF Geotechnical Data Report: Tununak Airport Improvements 2006 – Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Tununak 2006 – Tununak Traditional Council Strategic Planning Follow-Up 2009 – Tununak Airport Relocation Funding Request 2011 – Tununak Community Profile 2011 – FAA Final Environmental Assessment: Finding of No Significant Impact March 2012 – DOT & PF Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Airport Relocation

Nightmute – Nightmute Traditional Council 5-Year Community Plan 2006 – Nightmute Solid Waste Management Plan Date n/a – Community Profile Date n/a – Nightmute Airport Improvement Environmental Assessment

Map Analysis Breakout Session

Advisory Committee Meeting in Bethel to Collaborate (December) o Review initial information and provide input o Review maps and share ideas o Draft input/ideas with committee o Make revisions and develop recommendations o Help communicate information to communities 2 to 3 individuals from each community NEEDED

Recommendations Report Will include: Findings from the visits to the communities Provide suggestions on services/facilities and their location Identify opportunities and challenges Collaborative development with Advisory Committee and communities Draft completed Spring 2014

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