Tongass National Forest

Alaska Power & Telephone Welcomes New Heat Pump Deployment Initiative to its Prince of Wales Island Service Area

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, DOE, Atmosphere of Earth, Community development financial institution, Partnership, Telephone company, Power, Tongass, AP, Tongass National Forest, Bear Lake (Idaho–Utah), Community development, Workforce, Atmosphere, Renewable energy

Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) is excited to announce that Spruce Root – a southeast Alaska non-profit and Community Development Financial Institution – was selected to receive a $2.5m US DOE grant for a heat pump deployment project for Prince of Wales Island.

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  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) is excited to announce that Spruce Root – a southeast Alaska non-profit and Community Development Financial Institution – was selected to receive a $2.5m US DOE grant for a heat pump deployment project for Prince of Wales Island.
  • The project, titled “Decarbonizing the Tongass with Tribally Owned Heat Pumps,” will be a multi-year initiative to add 240 air source heat pumps to residential homes in Prince of Wales Island communities.
  • Prince of Wales has an abundance of hydropower provided by the Black Bear Lake, South Fork, and Híilangaay hydropower projects.
  • The project will help reduce emissions, improving air quality within Prince of Wales communities, and the Tongass National Forest.

Grove Collaborative Launches Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced the launch of its new Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy.

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  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced the launch of its new Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy.
  • As the Company’s conservation partner since 2023, The Nature Conservancy and Grove Co. brand conceptualized a sustainable collection of home care essentials inspired by seasonal scents from the Alaskan rainforest, which was created by Grove.
  • The collection celebrates the ongoing work to support conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska, led by Indigenous peoples in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and supported by Grove Collaborative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501151622/en/
    Grove Collaborative launches their Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, celebrating their ongoing work to support Indigenous-led conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska.

Grove Collaborative Launches Grove Co. Rebrand with New Ready-to-Use Assortment in Beautifully Sustainable Aluminum Packaging

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木曜日, 3月 28, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Environment, Teens, Fashion, Cosmetics, Home Goods, Retail, Environmental Health, Women, Seniors, Recycling, Catalog, Pets, Men, Family, Consumer, Packaging, Sustainability, Online Retail, Other Retail, Manufacturing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Superbloom, Emerald, Target, Grove Collaborative, CVS, Sea spray, Citrus, Science, Partnership, Tongass National Forest, Education, Social media, Research, The Nature Conservancy, Nature, Professional corporation, Life, Biodiversity, Glass, Wild mint, Progress, Plastic, Heart, Root, Sunshower, Mint, Multimedia, Aluminium, ISO, Movement, Hand

Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.

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  • Grove Collaborative today is unveiling a refreshed identity for the Grove Co. brand, aiming to enhance its visibility on retail shelves and underscore its commitment to reducing plastic.
  • At the heart of the rebrand is the emphasis on Grove Co.'s material selection, particularly aluminum, chosen for its scalability and sustainability.
  • Grove Co. products have been sold in powdered aluminum packaging since 2020, leveraging the infinitely recyclable material to help customers go Beyond Plastic ™ with their consumer products.
  • Grove Co. will also continue to offer its hallmark refill solutions, which include a durable dispenser and concentrated refills in aluminum packaging.

Oceania Cruises Elevates Small Ship Luxury Offering in Alaska, with Riviera Debuting in "The Last Frontier" in Summer 2025

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水曜日, 10月 4, 2023
Gems, Alpinia purpurata, Heart, Learning, Travel, Terrace, MORE, Rejuvenation, Pizzeria, Champagne, Frontier Adventure Sports & Training, Wi-Fi, History, Southeast Alaska, Continental, Biodiversity, Whale, National park, Lunch, Immersion, Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Tongass National Forest, Champagne Landing, Counselor, Trattoria, Wine, Exploration, Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant, Jet fuel, Oceania Cruises, Wrangel, Hubbard Glacier

MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced the recently re-inspired and better-than-new 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska in summer 2025. Riviera will offer travelers the most inspiring way to explore some of the world's most breathtaking locales across America's largest state, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of the travel experience.

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  • "The decision to elevate our presence in the Alaska region was easy," commented Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.
  • Riviera has had a sweeping rejuvenation with all suites and staterooms debuting reimagined, lavish residential comfort with custom furnishings, wood finishes and designer accents radiating Oceania Cruises' signature essence of elegance.
  • Created to elevate the guest experience, simply MORE means travelers receive the greatest value in luxury cruising.
  • For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury product, exquisitely crafted cuisine and expertly curated travel experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or speak with a professional travel advisor.

Spireon Launches Real-Time Tracking for 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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木曜日, 11月 3, 2022
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Spireon , a Solera company, in partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors, is launching its annual real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree as it travels this holiday season.

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  • Spireon , a Solera company, in partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors, is launching its annual real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree as it travels this holiday season.
  • Being part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas trees journey is always a highlight of the year for us, said Roni Taylor, SVP of Strategy and Business Development for Spireon.
  • Well-wishers will have a chance to sign banners on the truck's sides, learn more about national forests, and shop for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree merchandise.
  • The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative is a 50-year tradition in which one of our 154 national forests provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season.

Alaska Power & Telephone Awarded $29.3m USDA ReConnect Grant to Expand Fiber Optic Connectivity in Tongass Region Communities

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木曜日, 7月 28, 2022
Technology, Utilities, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Energy, Internet, Tongass National Forest, Power, AP, Telehealth, Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work, Sealaska Corporation, Telephone company, USDA, Sealink, Reconnect, Growth, Data-rate units, Protected areas of Laos, Tlingit, OTC, Renewable energy, Tongass

Alaska Power & Telephone Company (OTC: APTL) (AP&T) is pleased to share that its subsidiary APT Wireless has been selected by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive a $29,344,717 grant award from USDA Rural Utility Services ReConnect grant program, to expand fiber optic connectivity in communities on Prince of Wales Island.

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  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company (OTC: APTL) (AP&T) is pleased to share that its subsidiary APT Wireless has been selected by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive a $29,344,717 grant award from USDA Rural Utility Services ReConnect grant program, to expand fiber optic connectivity in communities on Prince of Wales Island.
  • The SEALink South project builds upon the success of AP&Ts SEALink project, which is proceeding 2 years ahead of schedule.
  • For years, these communities have struggled to find economic sustainability within the challenging context of the Tongass National Forest.
  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company (OTC: APTL) is an employee- and investor-owned utility providing diverse utility services in over 40 communities in rural Alaska.

Inspirato Announces 2023 Luxury Cruise Program Featuring 8 Custom Voyages Spanning 5 Continents

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月曜日, 4月 11, 2022
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DENVER, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO) (the Company), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced its 2023 Inspirato Only luxury cruise program featuring eight custom voyages spanning five continents.

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  • DENVER, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO) (the Company), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced its 2023 Inspirato Only luxury cruise program featuring eight custom voyages spanning five continents.
  • At Inspirato, we can definitively report that cruises are back, said Brent Handler, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inspirato.
  • Our expanded 2023 cruise program makes it easy for them to travel with confidence, knowing that our dedicated Inspirato Only cruise team will be aboard every voyage to ensure an experience they will never forget.
  • The Companys Inspirato Only program provides its subscribers with a wealth of custom luxury travel experiences to complement the growing Inspirato portfolio of luxury residences, resorts, and hotel partners.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PREMIERES NEW EMBARK EPISODE - "ADVENTURE ALASKA"

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木曜日, 12月 9, 2021
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MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, today released "Adventure Alaska," the next episode of its "EMBARK with NCL" storytelling series designed to highlight the people, places and passion behind the brand. The two-part episode, which invites travelers to discover the best way to experience Alaska with NCL, is now available on-demand at www.ncl.com/embark. 

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  • The two-part episode, which invites travelers to discover the best way to experience Alaska with NCL, is now available on-demand at www.ncl.com/embark .
  • "Alaska is a bucket-list destination for so many travelers," said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • The episode includes visits to Skagway, Anchorage and Denali, Alaska, as well as the port cities where the brand's parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. (NCLH), has made significant investments to the local communities, including Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, Alaska.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line offers the best way to experience Alaska with a variety of five-to-16-day port-rich itineraries to explore the pristine beauty and wilderness of Alaska.

Sleeping Pad Ultralight Insulated Self-inflating for Backpacking Brand Hyke & Byke Reaches Out to Customers for Input on Next Conservation Project to Support

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木曜日, 10月 28, 2021
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium outdoor gear brand, Hyke & Byke, is reaching out to its customer base for input on the next conservation project to support.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium outdoor gear brand, Hyke & Byke, is reaching out to its customer base for input on the next conservation project to support.
  • The company, well known to backpackers for its sleeping pad ultralight, is a recent member of the Conservation Alliance, a group of more than 250 companies with a common goal to support grassroots environmental organizations.
  • Daniel Ede, the senior spokesperson for the brand, explains, "Twice a year, the Alliance votes on which community-level conservation efforts they will fund.
  • We struggled for years to always find a great deal on each product we buy to support our addiction to the outdoors.

Climate Scientists Use Wingtra Drones to Predict Flash Flooding of Alaskan Communities

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木曜日, 5月 14, 2020
Tongass National Forest, Flood, Mendenhall, Flash flood, Juneau, Alaska, Geography of Alaska

This work is a preventative measure to protect neighboring communities from sizable flash floods and is now executed with the help of drones.

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  • This work is a preventative measure to protect neighboring communities from sizable flash floods and is now executed with the help of drones.
  • A research professor at the University of Alaska Fairbank's Climate Adaptation Science Center, Gabriel Wolken, and his team have been working to visualize and predict the glacial lake's seasonal flux.
  • They're looking at how the water interacts with the Mendenhall Glacier, which sits next to the basin and holds it together.
  • When basin waters rise to a point, Mendenhall Glacier can't hold them anymore and the entire basin drains, immediately causing flash floods.