Status of Alaska Wetlands

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Status of Alaska Wetlands

This report presents results of a study on the status of wetlands and deepwater habitats in Alaska. This is the first report for Alaska. While it provides estimates of current status of Alaska wetlands and deepwater habitats, it does not provide information on their trends and quality. It does, however, provide information on the amounts of these areas managed by several federal agencies, the State of Alaska, Natives and others.

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Northern Alaska Fish and Wildlife Field Office
Based in Fairbanks, and in collaboration with our Utqiaġvik (Barrow) Satellite Office, we work with others to deliver conservation over approximately 338-million acres of Alaska. Our responsibilities generally range from the Yukon River Delta region in southwest Alaska, eastward to the Canadian...
Conservation Office
Fairbanks,AK
An aerial landscape photo of a large blue lake along forested land, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Southern Alaska Fish and Wildlife Field Office
Welcome to our Southern Alaska Office! We have dedicated staff working with partners to conserve fish and wildlife via habitat restoration and conservation, fish assessment and management, technical assistance, cost-sharing, funding, and outreach.
Conservation Office
Anchorage,AK
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Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.
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Ecosystem
Wetland
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Wetlands