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91做厙 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.
ALASKA Trails
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Time to Fly: Alaskas Bird Festival Season Is Here!
April 06, 2024 — Heres how Alaskas annual birding events honor culture and art, benefit tourism and local economies, highlight conservation issues, and truly celebrate birds.
ALASKA Festivals and Events
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Southeast Alaska Bird TrailWhats Coming in 2024
March 11, 2024 — Over the coming year, well be working to further improve the Southeast Alaska Birding Trail mobile app and to grow its usage within the region. We plan to expand partnerships with local Southeast Alaska businesses, including adventure guides and outfitters, to elevate the trails value.
ALASKA Trails
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The Latest on Americas Arctic
March 11, 2024 — During last fall's public process for both the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum ReserveAlaska or Western Arctic, 91做厙 heavily encouraged comments from the public. Heres how you came through for the Arctic!
ALASKA Arctic Lands
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Alaskas Federal Public Lands Updates
March 11, 2024 — A lot is happening on Alaskas federal public lands. Heres where weve been and where were going in 2024 ...
ALASKA Arctic Lands
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Hope in the (Decreasing) Dark
March 11, 2024 — From Americas Arctic to the Tongass National Forest, we have big plans for the coming year. Alaskas diverse ecosystems, cultures, and politics require unique and creative solutions for both nature and peopleand thats what well continue to bring to the table.
ALASKA Conservation News
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The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaskas Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area
March 05, 2024 — And the case for Salmon Creek, the last option for the Juneau Douglas Second Crossing to be constructed off the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.
ALASKA Important Bird Areas
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OK, Alaska, What Are D-1 Lands?
January 29, 2024 — What are D-1 lands protections, how are D-1 lands vital to biodiversity, climate change, and Alaska Native communities, and why are 28 million acres on the table right now?
ALASKA Public Lands
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Flock This Way: Juneau Is Getting a Planet and Bird Walk
January 02, 2024 — Juneau 91做厙 Society and the Marie Drake Planetarium are collaborating to bring awareness to the far-out bird species of Southeast Alaska.
ALASKA Important Bird Areas