Ground Truth Trekking is based on the belief that expeditions to see what's on the ground help us learn about important issues. We combine that "ground truth" with "researched truth," using our scientific backgrounds along with our adventures to come up with something we hope will further the conversation about these issues in an entertaining and informative way.
In addition to our ongoing expeditions, we're working on a number of projects to spread information about natural resource issues in Alaska. If you like what we're doing, please support our expeditions and our work!
The first circle brought us just an 1/8 mile from home. A metaphorical stone’s throw away. But in the complex topography, dark forests and thick brush that surrounds us, home was visible only as an occasional glimpse of brown roof through the stalks of fireweed and salmonberry. In a practical sense, all of what we draw from this land comes from a circle much smaller than even that first one. We grow vegetables just beyond our door. We pull nettles, berries, and firewood from the closest spots we can manage. Even a quarter mile contains an entire world of places we’ve never seen.
Kickstart Where the Heck is Donlin!
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Through mosquito tsunamis and sub-zero temperatures, on fatbikes and by packraft... To a valley of gold, and the people and wilderness that surround it.
Most Alaskans have never even heard of the Donlin Gold Mine, despite the fact that this proposal would dwarf every gold mine in the state's history. Information on this project is scarce, and failed to answer many of Bjorn and Kim's critical questions. So they took their inquiry to the trail, movie camera in hand. The purpose of this film is to ignite conversation, raise awareness, and promote critical thinking as decisions are being made now that will affect future generations for centuries and perhaps millennia to come.
It's an amazing story, with amazing footage. Bjorn and Kim have put an incredible amount of work into this project, but they need support make the movie a reality. They're seeking $8,000 through a Kickstarter campaign, and have a little over $1000 left to go, with less than 2 weeks remaining. To get the money, they must meet the entire goal by the end of May 28
Environmental groups have taken the first step towards challenging the Port MacKenzie rail spur line.
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@GroundTruthTrek:Where the Heck is Donlin? the film, is in the fourth day of it's 'kickstarter' campaign. Please visit the page,... http://t.co/DcDtW2rD
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