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Seeing Alaska's Iconic Wildlife for the First Time
August 14, 2024 — As a newcomer exploring this state for just a summer, our Outreach and Communications Advocate Hannah Gilmer encountered some incredible creatures. Heres a look at the coolest wildlife she saw (and where she spotted them).
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The Tongass and the Era of Old-Growth Protections
July 30, 2024 — A beginners guide to old-growth forests and the historical moves made to conserve Southeast Alaskas temperate rainforest.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta from space.
Western Alaskas Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Is Big for Arctic-Breeding Shorebirds
June 24, 2024 — A new study reveals Alaskas climate-sensitive YKD to support 7 million Arctic-breeding shorebirdsincluding the majority of six North American populations.
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A First-Timers Trip to the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
May 14, 2024 — Homer hosts a spectacular annual bird festival. Here's a recap of the presentations, workshops, and (in)famous bird-calling contest of the 32nd annual event.
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勛圖窪蹋 Releases Migration Study Done in the Chilkat Valley on Jilk獺at Aani
May 10, 2024 — A new analysis done by the 勛圖窪蹋 Science Division demonstrates how the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Important Bird Area is a major migration passage.
Chilkat Valley in Alaska
The Importance of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve IBA to Migratory Birds
May 07, 2024 — One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the 勛圖窪蹋 Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.
Ambler Road Is Out of Here!
April 19, 2024 — Today we can officially say that our message was heard loud and clear. The Ambler road is effectively stopped, protecting the Brooks Range for future generations.
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Interior Announces Strengthened Protections for Special Areas
April 19, 2024 — The Western Arctic is home to 13 million acres of Special Areas, some of the most important bird habitat in Americas Arcticand the planet.
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勛圖窪蹋 Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of Americas Arctic
April 11, 2024 — New rule protects so-called Special Areas for wildlife and cultural resources.
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Exploring POWs Part of the Southeast Alaska Birding Trail
April 10, 2024 — Putting rubber boots on the ground at birding sites in Hollis, Craig, and Klawock on Prince of Wales Island during the 2024 Whale and Bird Fest.
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