Welcome to Audubon Alaska

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

Horned Puffin Photo: Michael Cohen/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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Mining Could Pollute Alaska’s Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life
On The Wire

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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It’s Been a Busy Summer for Alaska’s Federal Lands
On The Wire

It’s Been a Busy Summer for Alaska’s Federal Lands

Catch up on all the movement and wins in the world of Alaska conservation from the summer of 2024.

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The Tongass and the Era of Old-Growth Protections
On The Wire

The Tongass and the Era of Old-Growth Protections

A beginner’s guide to old-growth forests and how the Biden administration has made historical moves in Southeast Alaska’s temperate rainforest.

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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

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.
Tongass National Forest narrowly avoids threat from spending bill
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Tongass avoids threat from spending bill

— Two Tongass-related riders are not included in the legislative text for the 2018 omnibus spending bill.

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