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Tanana Valley Watershed Association
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Please join us at our next meeting.  We meet in the Conference Room of  PDC Inc. Engineers, 1028 Aurora Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska, from  5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Our scheduled meetings are:
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 October 15, 2008     
Agenda Minutes
    •  November 19, 2008   Agenda None
    •  February 18, 2009   Agenda
Minutes
    •  May 27, 2009
  Agenda Minutes
    •  August 12, 2009   Agenda Minutes
    •  November 18, 2009   Agenda Minutes


Upcoming Events
Saturday
June 12, 2010
Annual Stream Clean up
Please check back often for details.
9:00 a.m. to noon

Lions Club Park
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 
 


Past Events
Saturday
April 18, 2009
What Are Riparian Areas, and Why Should We Care?
The Tanana Valley Watershed Association will show river processes eroding streamside property, costs associated with fighting erosion, and the value of riparian (streamside) areas for fish and wildlife habitat. This is the first in a series of meetings as TVWA formulates a riparian plan for the Borough's consideration.  Featured Speakers:  Bob Henszey, TVWA Riparian Management Coordinator; and Joni Sharfenberg, Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District.  2009 Fairbanks Outdoor Show Seminars.
4:00 p.m.

Stage 2
Carlson Center
2010 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

Seminars are Free
Saturday
April 18, 2009
What Are Riparian Areas, and Why Should We Care?
The Tanana Valley Watershed Association will show river processes eroding streamside property, costs associated with fighting erosion, and the value of riparian (streamside) areas for fish and wildlife habitat. This is the first in a series of meetings as TVWA formulates a riparian plan for the Borough's consideration.  Featured Speakers:  Bob Henszey, TVWA Riparian Management Coordinator; and Joni Sharfenberg, Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District.  2009 Fairbanks Outdoor Show Seminars.
4:00 p.m.

Stage 2
Carlson Center
2010 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

Seminars are Free
Thursday
March 19, 2009


(Rescheduled due to Extreme Cold Weather on 1/8/09)
Rivers of Change: The Tanana Valley Watershed Past, Present and Future
From the founding of Fairbanks to today, our community and our rivers and streams have had profound effects on each other. Hear more about a century of change, from steamboats to gold to floods. Find out more about community based efforts to promote and improve the health of our watershed now and into the future.  Featured Speaker:  Christy Everett, TVWA President.  Alaska Public Lands Information Center's Explore Alaska Science & Recreation Lecture Series.  Call 459-3730 for more information.
7:00 p.m.

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110, Fairbanks

Free
Thursday
November 20, 2008
The 2008 Tanana River Flood:  An Evening of Presentations
The Tanana Valley Watershed Association presents an evening of free presentations about the 2008 Tanana River flood. Come see photos of the flooding and learn about the conditions that caused the flood, the response of the Chena Lakes Flood control project and the flood’s impact on water resources. There will be time for questions and answers after the presentations. Featured Speakers Include:  Ed Plumb from the National Weather Service, Tim Feavel from the Chena Lakes Flood Control Project, and La'Ona Dewilde from UAF. Download a flyer (912.8 Kb) or call 488-1323 with any questions.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles Street, Fairbanks

Free
Monday
November 17, 2008
Patagonia's Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour
Hosted by the Copper River Watershed Project. An inspiring look at what individuals are doing to make changes in their everyday lives for our rivers and wild places. This collection of stories looks at some of today’s biggest challenges through film’s creative lens. We’ll also celebrate the world-famous Copper River, and have drawings for door prizes and a special prize for new members.  For more information, including the film line-up, see the Copper River Watershed Project or download their flyer (4.74 Mb).

Shows starting at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The Blue Loon Theater
2999 Parks Hwy,
Fairbanks

Tickets available at the door for $10
 
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