Sen. Murkowski to Hold Field Hearing in Kenai
May 31 Event Will Focus on the Effects of Federal Regulations and Wildfire Management on the Kenai Peninsula
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a field hearing on Tuesday, May 31, to examine the challenges and impacts of federal regulations and wildfire management on outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities, and tourism on public lands on the Kenai Peninsula. The hearing will be held at the Challenger Learning Center and feature testimony from a diverse panel of Alaskans.
What: Field Hearing on Effects of Federal Regulations and Wildfire Management
When: Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. AKDT
Where: Challenger Learning Center, 9711 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, Alaska 99611
RSVP: Press should RSVP to Michael Tadeo at Michael_Tadeo@energy.senate.gov and Karina Petersen at Karina_Petersen@murkowski.senate.gov
Witness List
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Mr. Chris Maisch State Forester and Director Alaska Department of Natural Resources
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The Honorable Mike Navarre Mayor Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska |
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Ms. Cindy Clock Executive Director Seward Chamber of Commerce |
Mr. Rick Gease President Kenai River Sportfishing Association
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Ms. Helen “Spencie” Netshert President Safari Club International, Kenai Alaska Chapter |
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The hearing is open to the public and members of the media. Witness testimony will be posted on the committee’s website shortly before the start of the hearing.
