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ANTHC 2009 Community Environmental Demonstration Grant Recipients
Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium - Community Greenhouse with Solar Energy
Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium received a Community Environmental Demonstration Grant to create a community greenhouse which will use solar power as an energy source. Known air purifying plants will be grown and distributed to people in the community to help improve indoor air quality. Pesticide free produce will be grown locally in the garden, reducing emissions caused by alternatively transporting produce into the community.
Landfill Fencing & Trash Collection Service
The Native Village of Kalskag received a Community Environmental Demonstration Grant to install a fence around their landfill to help contain trash and to start a trash collection service to ensure proper disposal of wastes.
Project Video: Exposure Reduction
Drainage Ditch Dump Clean-Up
Port Graham Traditional Council received a Community Environmental Demonstration Grant to clean-up their drainage ditch landfill which has been a concern in the community for many years. The clean-up will help to enhance human health and the environment.
Project Powerpoint: Cleaning the Stream 2009!
Small Scale Wind Energy
The St. George Island Traditional Council received a Community Environmental Demonstration Grant to purchase and install a small wind turbine, which will help supply electricity to their Tribal building. This alternative energy source will help reduce emissions and save resources.
Landfill Fencing
The Native Village of Tununak received a Community Environmental Demonstration Grant to provide community environmental education and to finish putting up a fence around their landfill to help contain wastes.
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RurAL CAP 2009 Community Environment Demonstration Grant Recipients 2009 Projects Summary Brochure
Plastics Recycling Program
The Native Village of Eyak received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to initiate a plastic recycling program in Cordova. They are purchasing container bins to collect the waste, and are creating community awareness through partnerships and education initiatives.
Digitalstory: Eyak Plastic Recycling
Creation of New Recycling Program
The Native Village of Tetlin received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to start a recycling program in the community. They refurbished an old, donated building to house recyclables such as lead acid batteries as well as aluminum cans and plastics. They are also producing educational materials and will provide containers for in-home separation of recyclables.
Tetlin Powerpoint: Community recycling.
Worm Composting Project
The Petersburg Indian Association received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a composting program in the community to help reduce food waste. Worm composters were purchased and placed in the school to breakdown food waste, which then creates compost. Waste reduction is important since wastes are shipped out of the community.
Project Powerpoint: Petersburg Vermicomposting
Community Recycling Center & Alternative Heat Source
The Native Village of Igiugig received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a sustainable recycling center in the community. As a portion of the recycling program, they are initiating a system to create heat from recyclables to heat their greenhouse and chicken coop. The result of the project will also improve the amount of organic foods produced in Igiugig.
Wood as an Alternative Heat Source
The Native Village of Napaimute received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to begin a wood briquette making process. They are clearing old wood from around their area and then cleaning and drying it. They are then using equipment that will allow them to press the wood into briquettes. The briquettes will be used to heat homes and community buildings.
Powerpoint: Napaimute Briquette Making Project
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Native Village of Tununak -
Native Village of Tetlin -
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