Among the wettest and most climatically stable forests worldwide, the Tongass plays a unique role as a fire shield in coastal Alaska. “The wet climate of the Tongass is a natural buffer against large wildfires more typical of drier interior and...
A key difficulty she dealt with was living her normal life while doing the challenge, which was very time consuming to both find and prepare foods.
“Life is always going to have twists and turns and challenges,” she reflects when asked...
“Our primary concern all along has been the Kuskokwim River, which has sustained our customary and traditional practices for generations,” said Organized Village of Kwethluk President Mary Nicolai. “The Court recognized the importance of this sustainable resource we have always relied on...
The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission fall meeting will be held in Nondalton on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The meeting is open to the public....
“We have a new recirculation system in our incubation room, which allows us to reuse water and control the temperature. Salmon development is closely tied to water temps, so this will allow us to better control their growth, as opposed to...
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Division of Wildlife Conservation Seeks Input on Proposed Nelchina Tier Hunt (Glennallen) – The 2026 Nelchina caribou herd population survey has revealed continued encouraging numbers, with over 17,800 caribou...
The most recent aerial survey found a minimum count of 294 goats in the RG266 registration permit area. The department set the maximum allowable harvest at nine (9) goat points. The current reported harvest is four billies, one nanny and one...
