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Helping to conserve the spectacular natural ecosystems of Alaska for people, birds, and wildlife since 1977.

Western Sandpiper, Dunlin, and other shorebirds. Photo: Milo Burcham

On The Wire
On The Wire

On The Wire

Follow along for solutions-based, Alaska-focused bird and conservation news.

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Southeast Alaska Birding Trail
Southeast Alaska Birding Trail

Southeast Alaska Birding Trail

Southeast Alaska is a fantastic place to go birding. Explore the area using this virtual trail as your guide.

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Izembek: An Incredibly Critical Migratory Bird Habitat Is at Risk
On The Wire

Izembek: An Incredibly Critical Migratory Bird Habitat Is at Risk

The Department of the Interior released a draft Environmental Impact Statement recommending a multi-part land swap, spelling trouble for Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and public lands across Alaska.

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The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds
On The Wire

The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds

Community science and Christmastime go hand in hand thanks to Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, but conservationists use eBird data year-round to improve the life of birds—Alaska’s included.

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Mining Could Pollute Alaska’s Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life
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Mining Could Pollute Alaska’s Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life

Inside the fight for the watershed with the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, residents in Haines, and Audubon Alaska.

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Important Bird Areas
Important Bird Areas

Important Bird Areas

Learn about Alaska's most important hotspots for breeding, migrating, and wintering birds.

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Alaska WatchList
Conservation

Alaska WatchList

Highlighting Declining and Vulnerable Bird Populations

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Audubon Alaska's Ecological Atlases
Audubon Alaska Products

Audubon Alaska's Ecological Atlases

Order your hard copy of one of our ecological atlases.

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Our State's Birds

Recent News

Ending the Year with Gratitude and Hope
BirdBlog

Ending the Year with Gratitude and Hope

A note from our executive director, Natalie Dawson.

Rep. Deb Haaland Is a Great Choice to Steward Our Nation’s Lands and Waters
Press Releases

Rep. Deb Haaland Is a Great Choice to Steward Our Nation’s Lands and Waters

National Audubon Society leaders praise historic nominee to lead the Department of the Interior.

Will Mining Get "FAST" Tracked?
BirdBlog

Will Mining Get "FAST" Tracked?

FAST-41 and why is it bad for birds and Alaska.

Audubon Supports the Call to Permanently Protect Bristol Bay
BirdBlog

Audubon Supports the Call to Permanently Protect Bristol Bay

We stand with the leaders of Bristol Bay who are calling for permanent protections to the world’s largest wild salmon fishery and one of the most important places for birds on the planet.

Building a New Foundation for Our Future
BirdBlog

Building a New Foundation for Our Future.

There is still work to be done as we move forward, together.

Alaskans Oppose Planned Lease Sale of Sacred Coastal Plain
Press Releases

Alaskans Oppose Planned Lease Sale of Sacred Coastal Plain

— The Trump administration to take next step toward a lease sale in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Forest Service Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest
Press Releases

Forest Service Remove Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest

— Agency’s final action ignores public input and disregards importance of old-growth trees for local communities, fish, and birds.
Groups condemn continued attack on Arctic Alaska as BLM releases Record of Decision on Willow Project
Press Releases

Groups Condemn Continued Attack on Arctic Alaska as BLM Releases Record of Decision on Willow Project

— Todayʼs Record of Decision on the proposed Willow project marks the final step in a review process defined by consistent dismissal of public input and sloppy and rushed approval of ConocoPhillips' sprawling infrastructure plan.
Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Press Releases

Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

— Proposed seismic testing would damage important habitat for nesting birds and denning polar bear.
Legal Victory in the Tongass National Forest Goes Unchallenged by Department of Justice
Press Releases

Legal Victory in the Tongass National Forest Goes Unchallenged by Department of Justice

— Voluntary dismissal of appeal keeps Prince of Wales Island protected from logging.

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