Girdwood is basically a ski resort located within the Municipality of Anchorage. Located in the valley of Chugach Mountains, there are about seven permanent glaciers in and around Girdwood. Most of the locals are primarily engaged in fishing, hiking and rafting in the area. Since the winters are almost frozen so the local economic activities are pimarily centered around the summer months. Tourism is also a very important economic activity in the region and a number of local inhabitants are primarily engaged with it. Some ae also involved in health and the service sector, and the local Post office.

What’s the Harm? Studies Show GMOs May Cause Plenty

  Written by:  Lee Ann Rush Recent legislation dubbed the “Monsanto Protection Act” has put the controversy over genetically engineered (GE) foods* back into the headlines, as research continues to identify more and more negative effects resulting from the proliferation of these “Frankencrops.”   GE foods are those which have had their genetic composition altered in order to add a “desirable” trait..