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Mile 237 Parks Highway
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"4ACH 3 Denali Park, AK 99755
L7425 (DENA-S)
August 6, 2010
Gordon Carlson
President, Native Village of Cantwell
Post Office Box 94
Cantwell, Alaska 99729
Dear Mr. Carlson:
Denali National Park and Preserve supports the proposed feasibility study for a hydro project on
the Jack River near Cantwell.
We understand that a system containing a Penstock/Pelton wheel may work for this location. We
believe that this type of system could provide a low impact solution for Cantwell; much like the
system powering the Eielson Visitor Center in the park.
It is important for Alaska to look for ways to diversify the power supplying the electric grid.
Renewable energy sources are an important consideration in this effort. Denali National Park
and Preserve is the State's only Class 1 air shed — as such renewable energy sources such as
hydro should be given a high priority when the facility will be located near the park.
The Denali Fault runs close by the Jack River and could pose a threat to any large containment
efforts. We hope this can be factored into the feasibility study.
We look forward to participating with this effort in the future.
Sincerely,