Joe Poor’s commentary claims support for Tier 3 Chilkat River designation is funded by “‘outside’ groups whom (sic) have no vested interest in our community.” Tier 3 designation was first proposed by Chilkat Indian Village. It is supported by Lynn Canal Conservation which has a 47-year history in Haines and many members who are second or third generation residents. It is also supported by the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, a long-time regional conservation group with…