Voices from the Flats – Citizens Speak Out for Salmon Over Coal
~The mouth of the Chuitna River where 7 million gallons/day of mine waste would pour into Cook Inlet every day, right across from Anchorage, if the Chuitna Coal project goes through. By Bill Sherwonit I wish to add my voice, again, to the many and diverse Alaskans who oppose the destruction of a Cook Inlet [...]
Voices from the Flats: Bill Sherwonit – Say it Ain’t So, Joe
By Bill Sherwonit I happened to be up at Denali National Park the week of this year’s primary elections (for those who might be wondering, yes, I voted early), so I didn’t learn the results until later than most. Upon finally hearing the news, I – like most Alaskans, I suspect – was shocked to [...]
Voices from the Flats – We’ll Miss You Rick Sinnott
By Bill Sherwonit Over the past 15 years or so, while writing about the wild side of Alaska’s urban center, I’ve had many conversations and email exchanges with local wildlife manager Rick Sinnott. Now and then, I’ve had a chance to share his company and enjoy his dry wit, sometimes in meetings and occasionally while [...]
Voices from the Flats – Mayor Sullivan is Irresponsible
Bill Sherwonit has been a freelance nature writer since 1992. His most recent book, “Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness” is now available HERE. For nearly a quarter-century, Bill has written extensively about wild lands and wildlife. Though he continues to journey into the wilderness each year, he has also paid increasing [...]
Voices from the Flats – Bill Sherwonit on Unimak Island’s Caribou
Bill Sherwonit has been a freelance nature writer since 1992. His most recent book, “Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness” is now available HERE. For nearly a quarter-century, Bill has written extensively about wild lands and wildlife. Though he continues to journey into the wilderness each year, he has also paid increasing [...]
Voices from the Flats – The Heartbreak of an Early Spring Day
Bill Sherwonit has been a freelance nature writer since 1992. His most recent book, “Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness” is now available HERE. For nearly a quarter-century, Bill has written extensively about wild lands and wildlife. Though he continues to journey into the wilderness each year, he has also paid increasing [...]
Today in Anchorage
There are a couple of worthwhile things going on today in Anchorage if you’re out and about. And if you’re not out and about, here are a couple of reasons to get that way. Last Day of ‘Please Remind Us’ University of Alaska Art Department Chairman Mariano Gonzales’ installation, Please Remind Us….Why Are Americans Still [...]
Voices from the Flats – Bill Sherwonit on Bears, Bikers and Bad Ideas
Bill Sherwonit has been a freelance nature writer since 1992. His most recent book, “Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness” is now available HERE. For nearly a quarter-century, Bill has written extensively about wild lands and wildlife. Though he continues to journey into the wilderness each year, he has also paid increasing [...]
