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Teen’s Testimony Turns the Tide!

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AYEA senior Emily Brease, from Healy, was invited do testify against House Bill (“HB”) 168 – a bill that could have had disastrous impacts on individual efforts to conserve the environment. Thankfully, the bill ‘died’ in committee following Emily’s testimony! AYEA: What were the environmental implications of HB168? Emily: HB 168 proposed that anyone seeking [...]

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AYEA Fundraiser 2012

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SAVE THE DATE for AYEA’s 2012 summer FUN(D)RAISER 5:30-8:00pm Wednesday, June 27 hosted by Deborah Williams @ 1142 G St, downtown Anchorage Buy your ticket today! Event includes silent auction, food, drinks, live music, and youth speakers! Is this your first time? Read about last years’ event. YOUR DONATION: Funds travel scholarships for teens to [...]

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Fish Served Up at Mt. Edgecumbe High

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Mount Edgecumbe High School AYEA (“MEAYEA“) President Shanelle Afcan summed it up best when she said “local fish is good for the environment, good for me, and good for my community.” These three pillars have been the passion behind the group’s year-long goal of serving local fish in their school. When Tracy Gagnon,  Fish to [...]

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Civics Summit Report Back & Press!

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Twenty four teens rocked the capital last week, learning all about the legislative process and how to take action.

Read the full 2012 Civics & Conservation Summit Report Back!

Check out our photos on facebook!

Check out this awesome VIDEO about why teens love wild Alaska Salmon <3

AYEA Teens in the News: Check out all this press!

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Civics Summit Delegation (2012)

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Join us in celebrating the AYEA Youth Delegates & Peer Trainers that have been selected to participate in AYEA’s 2012 Civics & Conservation Summit!

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2012 Civics & Conservation Summit Overview

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When: Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 23, 2012 Who: Alaska teens from urban and rural communities who are interested in environmental issues and want to learn more about the political process. They do not have to have past experience with AYEA to apply for the Civics Summit! All they need is interest and an [...]

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2012 Registration

Have you been accepted to the 2012 Civics & Conservation Summit? Just three steps left before you’re on your way to Juneau: 1. Register (& pay your $100 tuition fee) online before Friday, February 3rd. 2. Read the 2012 CCS Registration Information for Summit logistics. 3. Download the Permission Forms that must be submitted with the $100 registration [...]

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