Highly pathogenic avian influenza & other frequently asked bird health questions
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in both domestic and wild birds in Canada and the United States. The strain now present in North America has caused illness and death in waterfowl, shorebirds, gulls, and birds of prey. Birds that migrate to Alaska to nest and breed could be infected. Learn more including steps hunters can take to reduce infection risk and how to report observations/concerns. See also: Alaska Bird FAQ: if it's sick, abandoned, injured or dead
Established in 1971, our office works to support and sustain salmon recovery, improve fisheries, prevent fish habitat degradation fragmentation, restore fish habitat, and control invasive species on the Kenai Peninsula and in western Alaska.
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Wildlife Wonders
We all know fish live in water, but many of us don’t realize that their world stretches up onto the banks and beyond. Sure, fish don’t occupy that space. But what happens out of the water can affect them profoundly. This story is about the quiet love affair between fish and trees.
Habitat Restoration
It’s never too early to start thinking about what to plant in your garden, yard, or apartment balcony. But have you considered if what you’re planting helps or hurts your neighborhood wildlife? Is it an invasive species? Here are five plants to avoid and the beautiful alternatives that you can...
Wildlife Wonders
Everything is a bit amplified in Alaska. It includes the longer days and the large landscapes that boost the range of habitats together, providing all the right ingredients for a diversity of species to spend time here. So, spring marks a season of change.
Science and Technology
Weirs help us to establish baselines for the health of salmon runs and then detect changes over time. They also help fisheries managers evaluate and adjust their management actions, reconstruct past salmon abundances, and forecast future salmon returns.
Wildlife Wonders
A crispness has snuck into the air. Vibrant colors are creeping into the vegetation. Some of us have seen the first snow of the year. Flowers have gone to seed, bringing abundant berries to harvest. Let us thank the pollinators… but where are they now? And, how can you help them?
Migratory Species
To power their tiny engines, rufous hummingbirds visit up to 5,000 flowers each day. In their 3,900-mile trip from the south, north to Alaska, and back, they let the flowers be their guide.