March 2, 2018, by admin

The Sitka Sound Science Center is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Alaska through education and research. We could not accomplish this without the facility support of the Sitka Sawmill Building. The Mill Building is fundamental to delivering quality science education and top-notch research programs that are important to our national welfare. We need your help now to save it.

The renovation of the Mill Building is not just about keeping a piece of our national history or research or salmon enhancement or education opportunities for our youth. The renovation of the Mill Building will also create new possibilities for the future. With the ocean at its front door, this simple structure looks out over Sitka Sound, the North Pacific Ocean where the next frontiers in scientific discovery await us. Who knows what answers the ocean holds to some of our biggest questions about cures for disease, sources of energy, and new technology

The Mill Building isn’t just 4 walls and a roof…

The Mill Building is a local, state and national resource. It is a place for students, scientists, fishermen, naturalists, teachers, historians, shoppers, baby salmon, curious kids, artists, divers, seafood enthusiasts, newlyweds, life-long learners, and everyone else.

By donating to the Mill Project, you will be supporting Alaskan salmon. You will be ensuring a rich education for rural students and the general public. You will be helping to build upon the rich legacy of science and research in Sitka, Southeast, and Alaska. By donating to the Mill Project, you will be investing in a future that answers some of our biggest questions about the ocean and the world around us.

During the Mill Building’s rich history it has been a place to mill the lumber used to build boats and homes, teach Alaska Native students, experiment with aquaculture, foster new relationships, launch a kayak adventure, converse with physicists about the universe, eat a bowl of chowder with friends, rearticulate a killer whale skeleton….the list goes on.

The Mill Building is a place that allows us to reflect on our past while enrich our future. It is an irreplaceable landmark and living treasure. If we don’t work together to protect our national history and help build a brighter future for research and science education, who will? Any amount you can contribute will get us that much closer to our collective goal! We are just asking that you give an amount that is significant to you, whether it be $20 or $2,000. It takes a village to keep our community thriving. Science is a critical part of ensuring we build a future that we are proud to share with generations to come. Please give today.