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A RESOLUTION OF THE JUNEAU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN
SUPPORT OF THE THAYER CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
02-09
Resolution Supporting the City of Angoon's Energy Initiative and the USFS Record of
Decision approving Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project.
WHEREAS, Angoon through the Angoon Community Association, the City of Angoon
and Kootznoowoo, Inc, has been striving for energy independence; improved
economic development and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Angoon has been promoting the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric project for
more than two decades; and that the U.S. Forest Service has issued draft
environmental impact statements with a final record of decision pending; and
WHEREAS, the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric project is "shovel -ready" and should
qualify for federal stimulus funds and other public funding;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, urges the U.S.
Forest Service, to finalize the Record of Decision as soon as possible so this project
can move forward to improve the economy; provide jobs and improve that quality of
life in this region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the U.S. Forest Service authorize and permit the
Thayer Creek Hydro project proposal submitted by Kootznoowoo, Inc which provides
for an overland transmission route and the necessary roads and staging areas to
construct and operate the project in the manner envisioned by the leaders of Angoon
for over 25 years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the U.S. Forest Service work in partnership with
Angoon, other Southeast Alaska communities, the State of Alaska and other U.S.
Government agencies in developing a Southeast Alaska hydroelectric energy inter -tie
system with appropriate corridors and linkage to BC Hydro and the Bonneville Power
Grid;
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution be communicated to the U.S.
Forest Service; the Alaska Congressional Delegation; the Governor of Alaska and the
Alaska State Legislature,
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Juneau
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nDate: April 28, 2009
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Cathie Roemmich, CEO Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Representing Nearly 400 Member Businesses