Conservation

Ecological Atlas of Alaska's Western Arctic

Red Phalarope. Photo: Gerrit Vyn

In July 2016, Audubon Alaska completed a long-term effort to integrate the best available science into a series of maps highlighting key resources within Alaska's Western Arctic. The resulting publication, the Ecological Atlas of Alaska's Western Arctic, helps the reader explore the land­scape and better understand the overlap of wildlife, people, and development to inform conservation and management.

This third edition was completed by Benjamin Sullender and Melanie Smith, with data support from Nathan Walker. It includes new datasets such as climate change projections, vegetation mapping, and future development scenarios. It also includes updated data such as Important Bird Areas, caribou habitat selection, pinniped distribution, and estimated oil resources. The process of developing an ecological atlas sheds light on landscape patterns and significant places.

Download a PDF copy of the atlas here or stop by our office to pick a free hard copy (donations are welcome to cover printing costs, which are approximately $20 per copy). Please call in advance to (907) 276-7034. 

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