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"Storm Campbell Lake, they can't stop all of us" - Anchorage’s Campbell Lake, long closed to the public, begins to open up

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    heady
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    There is a fairly interesting back story to how to how the public fought for access to this lake.
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    1. blitz
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      This was a fascinating read! Colorado has similar problems with public lands being surrounded by private property, but I don’t think it has as strong a case for protecting them. I love reading...

      This was a fascinating read! Colorado has similar problems with public lands being surrounded by private property, but I don’t think it has as strong a case for protecting them. I love reading stories like this where the protection of public lands appears to have the upper hand.

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  2. patience_limited
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    I went through all of The Alaska Landmine's backstory on the Campbell Lake "privatization", and it was an immensely engrossing read. The writers did a great job of background research, provided...

    I went through all of The Alaska Landmine's backstory on the Campbell Lake "privatization", and it was an immensely engrossing read. The writers did a great job of background research, provided context, and engaged their readers effectively.

    This is why local investigative journalism is so important for the public good!

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