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

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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

Protecting Important Bird Habitats in Alaska Is Our Nation’s Best Climate Solution
BirdBlog

Protecting Important Bird Habitats in Alaska Is Our Nation’s Best Climate Solution

Audubon’s new Natural Climate Solutions Report highlights Alaska’s contribution to our nation’s climate solutions

Biden Administration Announces Suspension of oil and gas leases in Arctic Refuge
Press Releases

Biden Administration Announces Suspension of oil and gas leases in Arctic Refuge

— Audubon Alaska applauds this latest action and urges next steps.
DOI Honors Alaska Native Veterans in Steps Towards Land Selections
Press Releases

DOI Honors Alaska Native Veterans in Steps Towards Land Selections

— Audubon Alaska applauds BLM for recognizing the importance of lands, waters, wildlife, and human wellbeing.
New National Conservation Vision Sparks Opportunity to Conserve Nature and Create Jobs
Press Releases

New National Conservation Vision Sparks Opportunity to Conserve Nature and Create Jobs

The administration’s “America the Beautiful” campaign is a chance to expand access to our lands and waters, help birds and other wildlife, and benefit communities across the country.

National Audubon Society Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down
Press Releases

National Audubon Society Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down

President and Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Elizabeth Gray to Serve as Interim CEO.

Reintroduced Legislation Helps Farmers and Wildlife
Press Releases

Reintroduced Legislation Helps Farmers and Wildlife

— The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners.
It's Earth Week 2021!
BirdBlog

It's Earth Week 2021!

Birds tell us we need to Restore Our Earth.

Bureau of Land Management Halts Huge Land Give Away in Alaska
Press Releases

Bureau of Land Management Halts Huge Land Give Away in Alaska

— The policy reversal is good news for local communities, birds, and other wildlife.
Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration
BirdBlog

Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration

To power perilous journeys, birds undergo extreme feats like doubling their body weight and rearranging or even consuming their internal organs.

The Sharp End
BirdBlog

The Sharp End

Climbing towards climate solutions.

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