Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board


Advisory Board Statement of Purpose

The purposes for which this Board is organized are as follows:

1.

 

To provide a forum for the collection and expression of opinions and
recommendations on matters relating to State parks and outdoor
recreation;

2.

 

To promote protection of the natural and cultural features of State parks
and other State lands;

3.

 

To promote communication among the general public, other government
agencies, and the administrators of State parks;

4.

 

To inquire into matters of community interest relating to State parks and
outdoor recreation; to bring matters of interest to the attention of the
public;

5.

 

To appear and testify at public and legislative hearings as representatives
of State parks users and neighbors;

6.

 

To make recommendations to the Director of the Division of Parks and
Outdoor Recreation concerning, among other things, the following:

   

(a)

promoting the protection and enhancement of the State's historic
and recreational resources,

   

(b)

promoting the interpretation and public presentation of the natural
and human history of park lands,

   

(c)

increasing public awareness of human impacts on parks,

   

(d)

promoting orderly and consistent planning development and
management programs for State parks and cultural and outdoor
recreation resources,

   

(e)

identifying diverse public recreation uses,

   

(f)

mitigating conflicts among user groups;


Chugach Advisory Board Members:


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TERMS EXPIRE 12/20/13

Mark Miraglia
A 35 year Alaskan resident. Served in the U. S. Coast Guard in Cordova for 5 years before moving to Anchorage. Active backpacker, hunter and fisher while residing in Cordova. Moved to Anchorage in 1978. Becoming involved in rock and ice climbing and later technical mountaineering/rescue. Has been involved with the Mountaineering Club of Alaska since 1988 and the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group since 1994 having served in board positions with both organizations. Have been backpacking, climbing and skiing in CSP since the early 80's. Interested in preserving the park, protecting the wildlife and improving trails.

Hm: 229-7791
Wk: 244-0682

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Ronald Lurk
A 38 year Alaskan resident. Advocate for diversity of use and access to the park while preserving the park and protecting its wildlife.

Wk: 552-6770
RMLurk@aol.com


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Pat Athey


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Rick Sinnott
Certified wildlife biologist. Former Anchorage-area wildlife manager for Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Enjoys hiking, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife watching. Lived in Alaska since 1971. Interests include maintaining natural biological diversity of Chugach State Park, including robust populations of moose, bears, wolves, wolverines, and lynx.


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Jake Schlapfer
Jake has recreated in the Chugach State Park since 1987 and he continues to enjoy a wide variety of recreational interests there. He has an extensive background in outdoor recreation management and currently serves as the Southern Alaska Safety Manager for the Bureau of Land Management.


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TERM EXPIRES 12/20/2014

Deb Ajango
Deb has lived in Alaska since 1985. She works full time as an educator, specializing in outdoor safety, risk management, wilderness medicine and accident investigation.


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Gary Otts
"As an avid outdoorsman and frequent user of the Chugach State Park, I see the park as a jewel to Alaskans and want to ensure it's there for enjoyment by the multitude of user groups now and in the future.... My outdoor interests include; hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, photography, hiking, rafting, and downhill skiing.....””


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Judy Caminer - Chair
Judy (Gottlieb) Caminer has lived in Anchorage since 1976. Her career in the Department of Interior included 15 years at the National Park Service. She lives near 2 entrances to Chugach State Park and often enjoys the scenery, walking, biking and skiing. Judy is interested in trails, education efforts and fish and wildlife conservation.


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Pete Panarese - Vice Chair
Retired Alaska State Park employee, Deputy Director/Chief, Field Operations 1990 - 2004, resident of Eagle River since 1976, member of Eagle River Nature Center and MCA frequent park user".


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Robin Dublin


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TERM EXPIRES 12/31/2015

Pat Kuckertz


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Mark Smith
Alaska resident and Chugach State Park user since 1999. Park uses include backpacking, mountain biking, running races, ice & rock climbing, glacier travel, nordic and AT skiing, hunting and fishing. Favorite area is N Fork Ship Creek/Bird Pass. Key interest is improving Park access.

Wk: 751-3357
markfsmith@hotmail.com


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Anita Nelson


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Darcy Davis


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George Pollock


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