quyumta community sustainability project meeting nelson island
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Quyumta
Community Sustainability Project Meeting
Nelson Island
Agenda
Introductions
Project overview
Goal
Schedule
Review of information
Breakout Sessions
Recap of information
Next steps
Introductions
Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Patty Murphy, Project ManagerPhone: 907.565.4213
Email: [email protected]
E3 Environmental, LLC
Rosetta Alcantra, PresidentPhone: 907.565.4200
Email: [email protected]
Nuvista
• Nuvista’s efforts to Improve energy infrastructure Stabilize electricity costs
• Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. was tasked in 2011 to tackle these issues in a real way.
• With strong support from Y-K communities and entities, we are taking practical steps forward.
• So that rural Alaska’s energy solutions are our solutions.
As we the know the needs are great
• Electric generation in rural Alaska is heavily subsidized. Yet the cost remains high.
• Energy sources > petroleum based > fluctuating prices > pollution
• Rural businesses pay full, unsubsidized prices for electricity.
• This is not a sustainable future. Residents of Bethel and Dillingham pay twice what Alaskan urban areas pay
for electricity.
Current average cost of electricity in Anchorageis $0.12 per kWh.
Moving forward…
Cluster Communities identified Group A: Toksook Bay, Tununak, and
Nightmute Group B: Emmonak, Alakanuk, Nunum Iqua Group C: To Be Determined
Hired E3 Environmental, LLC. Group A – 1st phase in progress, beginning 2nd phase of meetings Group B – 1st phase, research &outreach
Project Overview
• Received funding from Alaska Department of Community & Regional Affairs
• Calista management approached the Alaska State Legislature to secure funding
• Focus of planning project:– Community Sustainability– Community ownership of results– Develop a model that can be duplicated– Identify benefits, opportunities and challenges
Project ScheduleNelson Island Communities
Winter 2012 – Spring 2013
Reconnaissance visits to communitiesResearch and Data collectionDraft plan development
Winter 2013-2014Public meetingsRefine informationForm Advisory GroupDevelop Recommendations
Spring 2014Public meetingsFinalize Plan
Process
Scope of Work
Data Compilation
Community Orientation Trip
Initial Findings
Public Meeting
Advisory Committee Identified
Recommendations Report Draft
Advisory Committee
Recommendations
Draft Revisions
Final Report
Public Meeting
Final Community Presentation
Research & Activities
Data Compilation Research of Community Research Agency Reports
ADOT&PFANTHCADECADCRA (maps)
Community Introductions & Interviews
Community visits
Project Activities
Fact Sheets Website
Library of Community ReportsMapsStatisticsContact InformationImportant Resource Links
Toksook Bay• 2003 – DOT & PF Nelson Island Roads
Meeting
• 2004 – DOT & PF Nelson Island Roads Preliminary Design & Environmental Studies
• 2006 – Toksook Bay Solid Waste Management Plan
• 2008 – Toksook Bay Community Development Plan
• 2011 – Toksook Bay Community Profile
TununukJanuary 2005 – Special IGAP Meeting Report 2005 – DOT & PF Geotechnical Data Report: Tununak Airport Improvements 2006 – Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Tununak
2006 – Tununak Traditional Council Strategic Planning Follow-Up 2009 – Tununak Airport Relocation Funding Request 2011 – Tununak Community Profile 2011 – FAA Final Environmental Assessment: Finding of No Significant Impact March 2012 – DOT & PF Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Airport Relocation
Nightmute1999-2004 – Nightmute Traditional Council 5-Year Community Plan
2006 – Nightmute Solid Waste Management Plan Date n/a – Community Profile
Date n/a – Nightmute Airport Improvement Environmental Assessment
Map Analysis Breakout Session
Advisory Committee
• Meeting in Bethel to Collaborate (December)o Review initial information and provide inputo Review maps and share ideaso Draft input/ideas with committeeoMake revisions and develop recommendationso Help communicate information to communities
• 2 to 3 individuals from each community NEEDED
Recommendations Report
Will include:• Findings from the visits to the communities• Provide suggestions on services/facilities and
their location• Identify opportunities and challenges• Collaborative development with Advisory
Committee and communities• Draft completed Spring 2014
Quyana!
Questions?