Haines will join a group effort to explore the possibility of a maritime “green corridor” – a very early-stage emissions-reducing project – connecting Alaska, British Columbia and Washington state.

The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously at its July 12 meeting to sign the “first mover commitment,” in which it agreed to work with other partners to “define the scope and application of the green corridor concept.”

The commitment may be left at any time. Other…