Alaska's Western Arctic is arguably the wildest, most remote land area in the United States today. The area boasts extraordinary wildlife and is the home of Alaska Native people, who have been present in the area for thousands of years. The coastal plain is one of the largest wetland complexes in the circumpolar Arctic, attracting a globally-significant abundance of waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors, earning it the name "America's Bird Basket."

Use the links below to learn more about the area's ecology and about Audubon Alaska's work to protect this amazing place.