• Coast Guard Rescues Four From Seal Hunters’ Vessel Trapped On Ice Floe

    Coast Guard Rescues Four From Seal Hunters’ Vessel Trapped On Ice Floe

    “Our entire crew agreed this was one of the most challenging missions any of us had ever flown,” said Lt. Cmdr. Alexis Chavarria-Aguilar, pilot-in-command for the helicopter. “We battled nearly every Alaska-centric aviation weather hazard imaginable, such as flying over 800 miles in near-zero visibility through mountainous terrain, blowing snow and icing conditions. The teamwork…


  • Matanuska Valley Moose Range Prescribed Burns Set For May To Improve Habitat

    Matanuska Valley Moose Range Prescribed Burns Set For May To Improve Habitat

    “Prescribed burns are one of our most effective tools for improving habitat at a scale that benefits wildlife populations,” said John Wagoner, Conservation Coordinator with ADF&G. “These burns mimic the natural effects of wildfire but are conducted under controlled conditions to meet habitat objectives while ensuring public and staff safety.”



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