HomeMy WebLinkAboutSWCD letterUpper Susinta Soil & Water Conservation
District
HC 89 Box 8461
Talkeetna, AK 99676
733-7923
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly Matanuska-Susitna School District c/o The Susitna Forestry Council, Inc. Post Office Box 1050 Talkeetna, Alaska 99676 To whom this may concern:
This letter expresses our support for the proposed Forest Improvement Study Area and wood-burning facility for Susitna Valley High School (SVHS). The USSWCD views this as a collaborative effort that would engage the community, SVHS teachers, and students in a hands-on forest sustainability/energy project. This proposal appears to be a worthwhile investment in education and sustainable agriculture in our community. We also feel this project provides the youth in the community an opportunity to develop a personal investment and pride in their local resources. One of our objectives at the USSWCD is to promote sustainable agriculture in the communities we serve in. This is accomplished through a variety of programs that provide technical assistance, cooperative agreements and grant funding. There are several opportunities for the proposed project to partner with the USSWCD. Our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) could be a labor resource for the implementation of the forestry program. Our technical staff could also assist with educational opportunities in the schools and throughout the community. We look forward to hearing about the project as it progresses and give it our support. Please contact our office with any feedback or questions. Sincerely, Christopher L. Love District Manager USSWCD 733.7923