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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

Taking a Closer Look at 30x30
BirdBlog

Taking a Closer Look at 30x30

What does it mean to protect half of nature?

Birds Tell Us The Time to Act Is Now!
BirdBlog

Birds Tell Us The Time to Act Is Now!

Survival by Degrees: the new Alaska Climate Brief takes a closer look at the threats facing birds in Alaska.

Audubon Alaska Supports the Historic Nomination of Representative Deb Haaland
BirdBlog

Audubon Alaska Supports the Historic Nomination of Representative Deb Haaland

With 60% of our land federally managed, the Secretary of Interior plays an important role in AK.

The Arc of Change Begins Anew
BirdBlog

The Arc of Change Begins Anew

A note from our executive director: One of the wonders of our world is a flock of birds moving together in prefect harmony...

Biden Administration Commits to Climate Action
Press Releases

Biden Administration Commits to Climate Action

— Audubon supports community resilience efforts and clean energy infrastructure, while protecting ecosystems that are crucial to survival.
Today’s Climate Actions Must be Followed by Durable Policy Changes
Press Releases

Today’s Climate Actions Must be Followed by Durable Policy Changes

In a sweeping series of executive actions, President Biden took a first step in his commitment to combat climate change and address inequality.

Increasing the Role of Tribal Nations in Management of Public Lands
Press Releases

Increasing the Role of Tribal Nations in Management of Public Lands

Audubon Alaska supports more inclusive decision-making that reflects Tribal concerns.

Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate
Press Releases

Biden-Harris First Day Actions Signal Commitment to Birds and Climate

Bird survival is human survival and birds are telling us they are in trouble. We have no time to lose.

Bureau of Land Management Gives Away Millions of Acres in Alaska
Press Releases

Bureau of Land Management Gives Away Millions of Acres in Alaska

— Last ditch effort by Trump Administration to open Alaska to mining at the expense of local communities, birds, and other wildlife.
Part 4: Protections Removed for Millions of Acres of Alaska Public Lands
BirdBlog

Part 4: Protections Removed for Millions of Acres of Alaska Public Lands

Opening these areas to mining, oil and gas exploration opens some of Alaska’s most critical salmon habitats to potential development without analyzing the impacts of these actions.

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