BOOK CLUB on Zoom
The February Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Feb.17, at 10am Alaska time on Zoom. The book to be discussed is The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. This book is a historical thriller about the legal and business battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse over the future of electric power in the late 19th century. Contact the library at cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com to be added to the Zoom meeting.
Call for Proposals to Change Federal Subsistence Regulations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) is accepting proposals through April 3, 2026, to change federal regulations for the subsistence harvest of fish and shellfish on federal public lands for the 2027-2029 regulatory years (April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2029). The Board will consider proposals to change federal subsistence fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to subsistence uses. The Board will also accept proposals for customary and traditional use determinations for fisheries, and rural determination proposals.
You may submit comments/proposals by one of the following methods:
Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter Docket number DOI-2025-0071. Then, click on the Search button. On the resulting page, in the Search panel on the left side of the screen, under the Document Type heading, check the Proposed Rule box to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on “Comment.”
By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand delivery: Regulations, Attn: DOI-2025-0071; Office of Subsistence Management; 1011 E. Tudor Road, M/S 121, Anchorage, AK 99503. All mail in proposals must be postmarked by April 3, 2026.
The Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils may discuss submitting proposals during their public meetings and submit final proposals to their Council Coordinator.
All comments/proposals will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us.
You may call the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or email subsistence@ios.doi.gov with questions.
Public comment period for the Federal Subsistence Management Program review extended to March 30, 2026
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have extended the public comment period for the Federal Subsistence Management Program review. Comments are now due by March 30, 2026. The new Federal Register notice can be found here.
Background: The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture are undertaking a limited review of this Program. The public scoping period began on December 15 to solicit input to inform the review. Public comments may be submitted through www.regulations.gov, by email, or by mail. More information on the Program review and scoping process may be found at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/FSMP_Scoping_Process.
Applicants sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council membership
Deadline: April 2, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Federal Subsistence Board today announced it is accepting applications through April 2, 2026, to fill vacancies on its 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. Council appointments are typically for three-year terms.
The Councils meet at least twice a year and provide recommendations to the Board on subsistence regulations and fish and wildlife management issues. Council meetings serve as a forum for regional public involvement in federal subsistence management. Council members must reside in the region they represent and be knowledgeable about the customary and traditional uses of fish and wildlife resources in that area.
Individuals may apply for membership or be nominated by another individual or organization. Application forms and information about the councils and the application process are available on the Federal Subsistence Management Program website at www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions/membership. The application form and additional information is also available by contacting the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3888.
Letters of interest sought for Non-Voting Young Leader members on Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils – Deadline: April 2, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting letters of interest through April 2, 2026, from young adults ages 18 to 25 to fill nonvoting young leader seats on the Kodiak/Aleutians, Bristol Bay, Western Interior, Seward Peninsula, Northwest Arctic, Eastern Interior, and North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. Nonvoting young leader appointments are for two-year terms. Each council listed has one young leader seat available during the 2026 appointment cycle.
Applicants must reside in the region represented by the council to which they are applying and participate in subsistence activities. Applicants should also be knowledgeable about subsistence uses of fish and wildlife or be engaged in a resource management-related field of study.
The councils meet at least twice a year to provide recommendations to the Board on subsistence regulations and fish and wildlife management issues. Council meetings serve as a forum for regional public involvement in federal subsistence management.
Letters of interest must answer two questions:
1. Why is subsistence important to you?
2. Why do you want to serve as a non-voting young leader member on a Council?
Interested young leaders must also supply names and phone numbers of two references.
Letters of interest can be emailed to subsistence@ios.doi.gov or mailed or hand delivered to the address below and must be postmarked on or before April 2, 2026.
Federal Subsistence Board
Attn.: Office of Subsistence Management
1011 E. Tudor Road, M/S 121
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6119
For more information, contact the Council Coordination Division, Office of Subsistence Management, (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3888 or subsistence@ios.doi.gov.
Cooper Landing Brewing Open Today
We are open today 12-6pm! We will stay open longer if we have people in the house. Come eat, drink, and watch the Olympics with us.
CLCC Fireside Chat Feb. 27th!
This is your last chance until next fall to “armchair travel” to warmer climes with Allison Neeld, experience the majesty of the Sandhill Crane migration with Dave Westerman, and trek the iconic pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago, in Spain with Tracy Smith. Bring your own beverage and snack on freshly made popcorn! 7:00 at the Cooper Landing Community Hall. Each presenter has 20 minutes to share their slides and stories. Brought to you by the Community Club- bringing neighbors together and opening a window to the world all winter long!
Cooper Landing Community Club
cooperlandingcommunityclub@gmail.com
Looking For Ride from Anchorage to Cooper
I am flying home on Friday February 27 and I’d love to pay for your gas and help watch for moose on the ride from Anchorage to Cooper. My flight arrives a little before 8pm and I will be travelling with my very friendly dog Taz. Please email me if you can help us get home.
Mike Adams bluewagon82@gmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9am. This is an open 12 step meeting. If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us! The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855.