HomeMy WebLinkAboutDenali Borough Support LetterDENALIBOROUGH
P. O. Box 480 • Healy, Alaska 99743
Phone (907) 683-1330 • Fax (907) 683-1340
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DavidM. Werico, Mayor
July 22, 2008
Executive Director Steve Haagenson
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Mr. Haagenson,
I am writing to support a study for a hydro generation project in the Jack River Canyon
near Cantwell. I would encourage the Alaska Energy Authority to work closely with the Native
Village of Cantwell and AHTNA Inc. to explore the potential for some type of electric
generation facility which would be located east of the Parks Highway.
In late June several representatives of the Native Village, AEA, and the Denali Borough
gathered in Cantwell to look at reference maps for potential sites and we also did a site visit to
the Jack River. I believe that we all felt that this area may very well be a significant part of an
energy plan for the interior of Alaska.
Thank you for your consideration. If I can answer any questions or assist in any way
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sigcerely,
David M. Taalber^iicco/, Mayor
Denali Borough
Cc: Deputy Director Michael Harper
Deputy Director James Hemsath
Native Village of Cantwell