successes
- GTC has Completed the CARE grant proposal to research, collect, and compile traditional subsistence knowledge about for future generations.
- GTC successfully contracted GRS to map the Kuskokwim River using community water quality data.
- A Steering Committee formed at the watershed meeting and they are working toward the goals that were set forth at the meeting.
- Continued training to investigate means of acquiring funds to meet our goals and to learn about possible alternatives that GTC can use in implementing our plans.
- Continuing to inform our members of the progress of the GTC staff and the personal milestones of our members through the newsletters and the web site.
goals
- Continued research into alternative solid waste disposal systems Continue to collect water quality samples of the George River and Kuskokwim River to provide data for a baseline to determine and maintain the health of the Rivers Search for and apply for funding for construction of the landfill and the watershed programs Continue to support watershed issues in our area Learn about the mining processes to ensure that any new developments will make a minimal impact on our lands and waters Environmental capacity building
- Educate Tribal members on Environmental Issues
- Develop a GIS water quality map of the Kuskokwim
- Locate potential funding for constructing a solid waste disposal site
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