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Person in packraft on Kenai River pointing to invasive Prunus sp. tree.

Land Management

Group photo of all participants in All Hands on Deck for Early Detection of Dreissenid Mussels.

All Hands Back on Deck for Early Detection

Collage two images separated by banner of text that reads Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week June 14-20, 2026. Top image of mountain range with lush green and lake in front. Bottom image of person in safety vest holding bundle of invasive white sweetclover pulled from roadside.

Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week

Biologist walks along shore of St Lazaria island at dusk with Mount Edgecumbe in the background.

Wildlife Wonders

Two Missions, One Island

Collage of invasive plants featuring bird vetch, butter-and-eggs, oxeye daisy, and spotted knapweed.

Anchorage's new invasive plant prevention measures

Two biologist stand smiling behind an outreach booth focused on invasive species prevention and identification in Alaska.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)

Colored lights decorate the cozy interior of the Dolly Varden log public use cabin at Kenai Refuge on Dolly Varden Lake.

Invasive Species Prevention During the Holidays

A Victory Against Invasive Species

Need a New Resolution?

Watercraft inspector, Steve Wogtech, posed in Santa suit in front of Welcome to Alaska sign.

Wildlife Management

Making the list and checking it twice…

Wildlife Management

Almost $3 Million to Eradicate Invasive Species, as Part of Investing in America agenda

Watercraft inspector physically inspecting two kayaks on top of truck roof rack for aquatic invasive species.

Preventing dreissenid mussels from entering Alaska

Wildlife Management

Almost $3 Million to Eradicate Invasive Species, as Part of Investing in America agenda

Fish camp along the banks of a river with forest covered hills in the background and large drying racks on the shoreline filled with processed salmon.

Alaska Salmon and Invasive Species Efforts to Receive National Funding Investments

Person in packraft on Kenai River pointing to invasive Prunus sp. tree.

Land Management

Group photo of all participants in All Hands on Deck for Early Detection of Dreissenid Mussels.

All Hands Back on Deck for Early Detection

Collage two images separated by banner of text that reads Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week June 14-20, 2026. Top image of mountain range with lush green and lake in front. Bottom image of person in safety vest holding bundle of invasive white sweetclover pulled from roadside.

Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week

Biologist walks along shore of St Lazaria island at dusk with Mount Edgecumbe in the background.

Wildlife Wonders

Two Missions, One Island

Collage of invasive plants featuring bird vetch, butter-and-eggs, oxeye daisy, and spotted knapweed.

Anchorage's new invasive plant prevention measures

Two biologist stand smiling behind an outreach booth focused on invasive species prevention and identification in Alaska.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)

Colored lights decorate the cozy interior of the Dolly Varden log public use cabin at Kenai Refuge on Dolly Varden Lake.

Invasive Species Prevention During the Holidays

A Victory Against Invasive Species

Need a New Resolution?

Watercraft inspector, Steve Wogtech, posed in Santa suit in front of Welcome to Alaska sign.

Wildlife Management

Making the list and checking it twice…

Watercraft inspector physically inspecting two kayaks on top of truck roof rack for aquatic invasive species.

Preventing dreissenid mussels from entering Alaska

Staff member uses PCR to process eDNA samples

Wildlife Management

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