NOTE: DEC's public notices can be located on the State of Alaska's web site in the public notices section.

December 2008
December 1, DEC Names new Public Information Officer

November 2008
November 26, Lean Cuisine Frozen Chicken Dinner Recall Health Risk: May Contain Foreign Material

October 2008
October 8, The Alaska Risk Assessment of Oil & Gas Infrastructure begins series of public meetings
October 8, DEC Warns People with Milk Allergies of McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix
October 2, DEC is informing pet owners of a voluntary pet food recall. Health Risk: Salmonella Schwarzengrund

September 2008
September 30, DEC is warning people not to eat White Rabbit Candy Health Risk: Melamine Contamination
September 23, DEC Warns People with Allergies to Nuts about certain Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Toppings
September 17, DEC Warns People With Milk Allergies Not to Eat Western Family Instant Oatmeal
September 12, World Water Monitoring Day set for Sept. 18 Department of Environmental Conservation and Juneau Watershed Partnership to host hands-on event
September 12, World Water Monitoring Day set for Sept. 18 Department of Environmental Conservation and Tanana Valley Watershed Association to host hands-on event
September 12, World Water Monitoring Day set for Sept. 18 Department of Environmental Conservation and Anchorage Waterways Council to host hands-on event
September 11, DEC is warning the public not to eat certain Lucky Country Black Licorice Products
September 5, DEC Warns People Not to Eat Certain Alfalfa, Onion and Salad Sprouts

August 2008
August 25, DEC Warns Consumers to Check Their Freezers for Frozen Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets
August 18, DEC Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood - Health Risk: Marine Toxins
August 13, DEC Warns Consumers to Check Their Refrigerators Freezers for Beef - Risk of E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

July 2008
July 28, DEC Commissioner Grants Alaska Cruise Association Request for Stay of Adjudicatory Hearing Proceedings
July 15, Spinach Artichoke Chicken Lean Pockets in 2-Sandwich Containers May Contain Plastic
July 10, Food Inspection Reports Now Available On-Line
July 2, Ocean Survey Vessel BOLD Visits Juneau, Alaska
July 2, DEC Warns Consumers to Check Their Refrigerators Freezers for Ground Beef
July 1, Don’t Sabotage Your Summer Barbeque - DEC recommends taking simple precautions to ensure your food is safe

June 2008
June 30, Derosier Found Guilty of DEC Permit Violations
June 24, State Hires Anchorage Firm to Assess Alaska’s Oil and Gas Infrastructure
June 17, FDA Lists Alaska Grown Tomatoes as Safe to Eat

April 2008
April 25, DEC Warns Consumers about Unregistered Pesticides
April 18, Climate Change Sub-Cabinet Taps Citizens to Build Climate Change Strategy
April 11, Alaska Awards More Than $750,000 in Clean Water Actions Grants
April 8, Malt-O-Meal Unsweetened Puffed Cereals Recalled - DEC warns consumers about risk of Salmonellosis

March 2008
March 25, State Issues First Discharge Permit for Cruise Ships in Alaska
March 14, Alaska Seeks Expert Firm to Assess its Oil and Gas Infrastructure
March 10, Governor Encourages Alaskans to Take National Activity Challenge
March 4, DEC Warns Consumers Not to Eat Discover Cuisine (tm) - Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice Entrees

February 2008
February 21, EPA Issues Toxics Release Inventory for 2006, DEC TRI guide for Alaska available online
February 13, DEC Warns Consumers to Check Labels of Annie’s Naturals Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing.
February 11, Sub-Cabinet Charts Course for a Climate Change Strategy.

January 2008
January 10, DEC Seeks Comments on its Estimates of Alaska Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
January 2, $700,000 in Alaska Clean Water Actions Grants Available, DEC seeks local organizations to help restore Alaska’s high priority waters.