Subsistence Community Advisory Committee
The Subsistence Community Advisory Committee (SCAC) was formed to share local knowledge, observations, and perspectives on subsistence hunting, fishing, gathering, and other traditional harvest activities as they relate to the project with the Donlin Advisory Technical Review and Oversight Committee (DATROC).
Knowledge Exchange with the Region
The SCAC has been meeting two times a year, once in the winter and once in the spring, since May 2023. The meetings have the following objectives:
- Hear and discuss Donlin’s plans, operations, and resource monitoring activities.
- Share traditional knowledge and information about local subsistence activities as they relate to the project.
- Provide a space for discussion about stakeholder concerns related to the project, especially about subsistence activities, wildlife, and habitat.
- Make recommendations to the DATROC related to subsistence.
- Assist with development of and updates to a subsistence plan for the lands and waters affected by the project.
SCAC Meeting Information & Materials
The SCAC will meet in early 2027 to provide input on the Barge Communication Plan. Stay tuned for meeting dates and the agenda.
The SCAC met in July 2026 to provide input on the draft “Subsistence Plan for Surface Land Access and Use” and in August 2026 to discuss project updates and visit Red Dog Mine. Meeting agendas and materials are linked below:
- February 2026, Virtual
- May 2026, Virtual
- July 2026, Virtual
- August 2026, Anchorage and Red Dog Mine (materials coming soon)
SCAC Members Represent the Region
Membership of the SCAC consists of designated seats that represent communities in the project region. Applications for the SCAC are considered on a rolling basis and members are appointed by the DATROC to serve a three-year term.
Interested in applying for the Committee? Check out the eligibility criteria and application below.
Current Roster
The SCAC is made up of twelve designated seats to represent the region. The current roster has more than one representative for three seats: Seat A: TKC Villages, Seat B: TKC Villages, and Seat L: Elder. As the SCAC continues to refine its processes, structure, and composition, the Seats and committee membership may change .
To respect the wishes of the current committee members, contact information is not shared. Questions and other communications can be sent to:
Colleen Laraux, Community Relations and DATROC Coordinator
E: colleen@datroc.com | C: 907-543-0779
Phyllis Evan
Lower Kalskag
Seat A: TKC Villages
Nicholas Kameroff
Aniak
Seat A: TKC Villages
William Hunter
Chuathbaluk
Seat A: TKC Villages
Mark Leary
Napaimute
Seat B: TKC Villages
Joe Kameroff
Aniak
Seat B: TKC Villages
Denny Thomas
Crooked Creek
Seat C: Crooked Creek
Julie Zaukar
Crooked Creek
Seat D: Crooked Creek
Debbie Hartman
McGrath
Seat E: Upper Kuskokwim
Fritz Charles
Bethel
Seat F: Lower Kuskokwim
(Akiachak to Tuluksak)
Samuel Berlin
Bethel
Seat G: Lower Kuskokwim
(Akiachak to Tuluksak)
Ralph Kiunya
Kongiganak
Seat H: Coastal Communities
Nathan Lake
Hooper Bay
Seat I: Coastal Communities
Wassily Alexie
Russian Mission
Seat J: Upper Yukon,
Lower Yukon, and GASH
Nathan Elswick
Anvik
Seat K: Upper Yukon,
Lower Yukon, and GASH
Nels Alexie
Bethel
Seat L: Elder
Vicki Otte
McGrath
Seat L: Elder