Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board

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	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 12/20/2011

Adrienne Lindholm
Has worked as an outdoor recreation planner for 10 years for the National Park Service. Lives in Eagle River where she spends most of her free time hiking, camping, boating, skiing, and biking in Chugach State Park.

Wk: 644-3628
hall_adrienne@hotmail.com

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Deb Ajango

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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
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
"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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TERM EXPIRES 12/20/2012

Gary Gustafson – Chair
Works for BP as Manager of Environmental, Regulatory and Land. Formerly Director of Alaska State Lands and Executive Director of Heritage Land Bank for Anchorage. 26 year resident. Hikes, bikes and skis in the Chugach.

Wk: 865-4703
Cell: 529-0415
gustafgg@bp.com

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Brian W. Goodman
Past experience includes Board membership, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference; New York State Historic Park Superintendent; President, Eagle River Nature Center. Board interests: park access, trails, Seward Highway design and construction impact on Park.

Hm: 337-9160
eryrius@yahoo.com

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Becky King

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Pat Kuckertz

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Mark Smith

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TERMS EXPIRE 12/20/10

Julian Mason - Vice-Chair
Uses the Park primarily for skiing, hiking, mountain biking and climbing, and also hunts and fishes in the Park. Semi-retired lawyer, married, two children, 33 year resident. Primary interests as Board member are trails and insuring access to the Park.

Cell: 229-0242
julian@ak.net

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Sarah Leonard
Sarah Leonard works for The Nature Conservancy in Alaska in marketing and community relations. Previously, she worked as a wildlife viewing coordinator at the Alaska Department of Fish & Game and before that as director of the Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association - an ecotourism and non-profit trade association. Sarah has lived in Alaska for10 years.

Wk: 276-3133 Ext # 111
SarahandChris@gci.net

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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

Mark_Miraglia@hotmail.com

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Ronald Lurk
A 37 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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