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Quyumta Community Sustainability Project Meeting Nelson Island
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Agenda Introductions Project overview Goal Schedule Review of information Breakout Sessions Recap of information Next steps
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Introductions Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. Patty Murphy, Project Manager Phone: 907.565.4213 Email: pmurphy@nuvistacoop.org E3 Environmental, LLC Rosetta Alcantra, President Phone: 907.565.4200 Email: ralcantra@E3Alaska.com
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Project Schedule Nelson Island Communities Winter 2012 – Spring 2013 Reconnaissance visits to communities Research and Data collection Draft plan development Winter 2013-2014 Public meetings Refine information Form Advisory Group Develop Recommendations Spring 2014 Public meetings Finalize Plan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nightmute 1999-2004 – 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
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Map Analysis Breakout Session
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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
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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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Quyana! Questions?
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