Welcome to Audubon Alaska

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

American Robin Photo: Lorraine Minns/Audubon Photography Awards

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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The Importance of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve IBA to Migratory Birds
On The Wire

The Importance of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve IBA to Migratory Birds

One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the Audubon Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.

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Time to Fly: Alaska’s Bird Festival Season Is Here!
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Time to Fly: Alaska’s Bird Festival Season Is Here!

Here’s how Alaska’s annual birding events honor culture and art, benefit tourism and local economies, highlight conservation issues, and truly celebrate birds.

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The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska’s Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area
On The Wire

The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska’s Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area

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.

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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
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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

Forest Service’s “Landscape Level Analysis” ignores ecology and economics
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Forest Service’s “Landscape Level Analysis” ignores ecology and economics

— Decision reveals unsustainable focus on old-growth logging.
More Than 300 Scientists Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling Plan
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More Than 300 Scientists Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling Plan

— Scientists and resource managers cite deficits in government’s draft environmental impact statement on the proposed oil leasing program.
National Audubon Society Names Natalie Dawson as Audubon Alaska’s Next Executive Director
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Audubon Welcomes Natalie Dawson

— The National Audubon Society has announced the appointment of Natalie Dawson as executive director of Audubon Alaska, the Alaska state office of the National Audubon Society.
Redo of Land Management Plan for Western Arctic Puts  Globally Important Habitat of Teshepuk Lake at Risk
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Redo of Land Management Plan for Western Arctic Puts Globally Important Habitat of Teshepuk Lake at Risk

— Audubon is dedicated to protecting this ecological hotspot as Department of Interior announces decision to redo current plan
Forest Service’s “Landscape Level Analysis” ignores ecology and economics
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Forest Service’s “Landscape Level Analysis” ignores ecology and economics

— Environmental review process reveals unsustainable focus on old-growth logging
Massive new oil project poses risks to Arctic birds and wildlife
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Massive new oil project poses risks to Arctic birds and wildlife

— Fast-tracked Willow development project shifts into high-gear in the Western Arctic.
Changes to Roadless Rule puts Alaska’s old-growth forests at risk
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Changes to Roadless Rule puts Alaska’s old-growth forests at risk

— Process to write Alaska-specific rule could open protected areas to logging.
Audubon Alaska Honored by the Coast Guard for Bering Strait Mapping
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Audubon Alaska Honored by the Coast Guard for Bering Strait Mapping

— Audubon Alaska received a Public Service Commendation from the USCG for Audubon's recommendations regarding Areas to be Avoided in the Bering Strait Port Access Route Study.
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Special Reports and Publications

A library of Audubon Alaska publications.

Rushed Lease Sale Process Jeopardizes the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Rushed Lease Sale Process Jeopardizes the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

— Migrating Arctic birds face an uncertain future as the Department of the Interior accelerates process.

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