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探花精选 Alaska News

The latest updates from the Alaska Program of the 探花精选.

Here鈥檚 where you鈥檒l find in-depth articles, conversational blog posts, and the latest press releases on Alaska鈥檚 birds, wildlife, communities, and conservation efforts from 探花精选 Alaska staff and partners. 

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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 America鈥檚 Arctic鈥攁nd the planet.
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探花精选 Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America鈥檚 Arctic
April 11, 2024 — New rule protects so-called 鈥淪pecial Areas鈥 for wildlife and cultural resources.
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Exploring POW鈥檚 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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Time to Fly: Alaska鈥檚 Bird Festival Season Is Here!
April 06, 2024 — Here鈥檚 how Alaska鈥檚 annual birding events honor culture and art, benefit tourism and local economies, highlight conservation issues, and truly celebrate birds.
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Southeast Alaska Bird Trail鈥擶hat鈥檚 Coming in 2024
March 11, 2024 — Over the coming year, we鈥檒l 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 trail鈥檚 value.
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The Latest on America鈥檚 Arctic
March 11, 2024 — During last fall's public process for both the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve鈥揂laska or Western Arctic, 探花精选 heavily encouraged comments from the public. Here鈥檚 how you came through for the Arctic!
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Alaska鈥檚 Federal Public Lands Updates
March 11, 2024 — A lot is happening on Alaska鈥檚 federal public lands. Here鈥檚 where we鈥檝e been and where we鈥檙e going in 2024 ...
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Hope in the (Decreasing) Dark
March 11, 2024 — From America鈥檚 Arctic to the Tongass National Forest, we have big plans for the coming year. Alaska鈥檚 diverse ecosystems, cultures, and politics require unique and creative solutions for both nature and people鈥攁nd that鈥檚 what we鈥檒l continue to bring to the table.
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The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska鈥檚 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.