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First Things First by The First Things First Alaska Foundation (FTFAF) is broadcast monthly on KINY on Saturday at 9 a.m. and on KJNO on Sunday at 9 a.m. Each episode explores the balance Alaskans face: protecting our state's rugged beauty and vast wilderness while advocating for sustainable economic growth through responsible natural resource management. With thousands of jobs lost in the past decades due to restrictive regulations, First Things First raises vital questions about the future ...
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Auk Landing Unveiled: Shaping Juneau's Waterfront Future
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Join hosts Dano and Executive Director of First Things First Foundation, Don Habinger. First Things First is a podcast series brought to you by the First Things First Alaska Foundation. Each episode delves into crucial discussions on economic development, tourism, and natural resource management in Southeast Alaska. In our latest episode, we sit do…
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Wants vs. Needs: The Future of Southeast Alaska’s Economy
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In this episode of First Things First, we examine the mission and impact of the First Things First Alaska Foundation beyond the recent Mendenhall glacial outburst. We discuss the foundation’s role in advocating for responsible economic development and natural resource management in Southeast Alaska. We explore pressing issues such as the challenges…
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Glacier Outburst Flood Levy and Dam Options
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In this episode of First Things First, we explore alternative options to the proposed Hesco barrier solution intended to mitigate flooding from Mendenhall Glacier. Juneau is perched on the edge of the Juneau Icefield, the third-largest icefield in the United States, covering 1,500 square miles and 40 large valley glaciers and 100 smaller glaciers. …
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In Juneau, Alaska, glacial outburst floods are not a question of if but of when. With the constant risk of sudden flooding from a seasonal glacier outburst, how can the community best protect its people, homes, and businesses? Join First Things First Alaska Foundation as we discuss the history of glacial outbursts and the options to mitigate the im…
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