It’s possible for the Haines Highway project to protect salmon, eagles and cultural resources, and enhance safety. The initial design, however, drew serious criticism from the Sealaska Heritage Foundation, National Marine Fisheries Service and others because it did not protect those resources.
According to the Nov. 12 interim manager’s report, our assistant manager was tasked with lobbying for the criticized highway design in Washington, D.C. (“The Borough is supportive of the plan DOT/PF has proposed.”)…