Wasilla Community Corner
EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinking
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/22/2008
New Notices Posted 12/22/2008:
Procurement: ITB 259S043 Contract For Food And Related Galley Supplies To Service AMHS Vessels (Transportation & Public...
Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level
With recent Fed action on December 16th, 2008, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/15/2008
New Notices Posted 12/17/2008:
Regulations: CORRECTION To Notice of Proposed Changes in the Regulations Dealing with...
Giving To Wasilla Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good
“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No...
EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/08/2008
New Notices Posted 12/12/2008:
Procurement: Rfp Number –...
EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Wasilla, Alaska
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Looking to hit the ski slopes in Alaska this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...
An Invitation to our Wasilla Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Wasilla, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Wasilla area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...
Read more...Make a difference in Wasilla! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Wasilla area and around the...
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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 11/24/2008
New Notices Posted 11/24/2008:
Public Notices: EV-3-092 Notice of Public Hearing for a replat near Pelican, AK (Natural Resources)
Agency Meetings:...
EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
Online Public Notices - Week of 11/17/2008
New Notices Posted 11/21/2008:
Grants: Amended (1) Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOI)...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
Online Public Notices - Week of 11/10/2008
New Notices Posted 11/14/2008:
Public Notices: Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System Technical Committee...
