A group of scientists is calling on Congress to increase protection for 77 streams on Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Environment
Gulf of Alaska trawlers face new cap on Chinook bycatch
This weekend, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to put new restrictions on the Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet in an effort to curb chinook salmon bycatch.
‘Little’ Redoubt Lake a boon to sockeye?
The US Forest Service believes fish populations in Redoubt Lake near Sitka survived last month’s devastating landslide unharmed.
Pavlof eruption picks up again
After a week-long respite, Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has sent up another ash plume.
Adak’s seafood processing lines up for sale
Following an announcement last month that Icicle Seafoods would permanently shutter its operation in the community, the processing plant’s equipment is being auctioned off, and there’s no guarantee it will stay on the island.
Juneau celebrates National Trails Day with a day at Outer Point Trail
Saturday was National Trails Day and Juneau celebrated the annual event with a volunteer day at the Outer Point Trail.