HomeMy WebLinkAboutSVT Support Tidal09Seldovia Village Tribe
November 10, 2009
Walt Wrede
City Manager
City of Homer
491 East Pioneer Avenue
Homer, AK 99603
RE: SUPPORT FOR KACHEMAK BAY TIDAL ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY
GRANT APPLICATION
Dear Mr. Wrede,
This letter is to express the Seldovia Village Tribe's (SVT) support for the Kachemak
Bay Tidal Energy Feasibility Study grant application that is being submitted to the
Alaska Energy Authority.
We look forward to working with other communities around Kachemak Bay,
government agencies, and technical experts to assess the renewable energy
generation potential of the tidal currents in our area. Renewable energy based on
the Bay that we share is an issue that can bring our diverse communities together.
As well, the tidal circulation flow model that will be developed as a result of this
collaboration will improve resource management and decision making for all of our
mutual benefit.
SVT has Tribal Environmental staff that will participate in the data collection effort
around Seldovia. Other Tribal and community leaders will also be available to
address land ownership, existing infrastructure, historical and traditional knowledge,
and related issues. We understand that this project will produce a feasibility study
describing the tidal energy resource potential around Seldovia, a conceptual design,
development costs, possible challenges, and institutional issues.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Crystal Collier
President/CEO
Drawer L* Seldovia Alaska 99663 * (907) 234-7898
Fax: (907) 234-7865*E-mail: svt svt.org Web: svt.org
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