Local jet boat association awarded tourism certification

The Stikine River Jet Boat Association of Wrangell was awarded an Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) certification earlier this month.

AGA is a certification program offered through the non-profit, The Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism Association. It encourages businesses in the state to be environmentally conscious while promoting sustainable tourism in Alaska.

AGA is the only sustainable tourism certification of its kind in the state.

Marjy Wood, executive director for the Stikine River Jet Boat Association said she wants the community to know the companies included in the association have a...