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Organization using federal, state, and university resources to monitor and study Alaska's hazardous volcanoes, to predict and record eruptive activity, and to implement public safety measures.
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Alaska Volcano Observatory O field crew reports that a 1,300 ft (400 m) wide melt-water lake has formed in the snow and ice filled summit crater at Chiginagak Volcano sometime since the last observations in August 2004. Sometime earlier this summer, the southern...Nonprofit environmental education organization in Homer, Alaska. Conducts education and research programs on marine and coastal ecosystems of Kachemak Bay. Site has information about the area, field tours, and related topics.
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Alaskan Coastal Studies Alaska Ecotours Land Tours Studies is a nonprofit organization with a mission of fostering responsible interactions with our natural surroundings and generating knowledge of the marine and coastal ecosystems of Kachemak Bay through education, research, and stewardship programs. We offer amazing Alaska ecotours including...Organization dedicated to holding industry and government accountable for environmental compliance. Issues include the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and advice for prospective whistleblowers.
http://www.alaskaforum.org/
Documents the distribution and abundance of ecologically significant plant and animal species, ecological communities, and natural features.
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Alaska Natural Heritage Program O employer and educational institution....Concerned with protecting the rights of Alaskans to quiet places on public and private property. Includes organization information, newsletters, and fact sheets addressing concerns such as snowmachines, jet skis, and tourism.
http://www.alaskaquietrights.org/
Dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of the many island forests of the Tongass through protection of habitat from the pressures of industrial exploitation. Information on the area and current threats from timber cutting, tourism, and toxics.
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Tongass Conservation Society Ketchikan Alaska Design changes are in the works. Stay tuned. In the meantime get in touch with us: gregory@tongassconservation.org or call 907.225.3275. Check the Events portion of our website to get involved. Thank you to Silja Drofn Robertsdottir for inspirational design ideas....Community foundation for the environment that receives and awards grants to protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for Alaska communities and people.
http://www.akcf.org/
Non profit advocacy organization dedicated to preserving Alaska's environment. Organization information and current activities/events.
http://www.akcenter.org/
Facts about the state. Topics include geography, hunting, and fishing. Links to other websites covering topics such as weather and the aurora borealis.
http://www.ptialaska.net/~mbridge/
ARRT provides federal, state, and local governmental agencies with means to participate in response to pollution incidents.
http://www.akrrt.org/
Offers information on federal subsistence fisheries management, and how the public can participate in the process.
http://www.subsistmgtinfo.org/
An alert to the public of future mining development in Alaska's Tangle Lakes. This area is valuable to recreational hikers, canoers, bird watchers, fishermen and hunters.
http://tlad0.tripod.com/tanglelakesalaska/
Map showing current weather station reports.
http://www.wxresearch.com/alaska.jpg
Predictions based on solar disturbances.
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/predict.php3
Downloadable video clips of the aurora made with a highly sensitive camera at the Geophysical Institute. Tapes for sale.
http://gedds.pfrr.alaska.edu/actp/
Live aurora webcast from Mt. Aurora, Fairbanks, by Troy Birdsall. Aurora photo and video galleries. Aurora-related forum and diary.
http://www.aurorawebcam.com/
Our mission is the protection of Alaska's natural wildlife for its intrinsic value as well as for the benefit of present and future generations.
http://www.akwildlife.org/
Information on finding and viewing the wildlife of the Kenai Peninsula.
http://www.alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Wildlife/wildlife.html
Defenders of Wildlife article on this 19.6 million acre sanctuary in northeastern Alaska.
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/arctic/overview.html
A collection of landscape and wildlife photographs from the surrounding areas.
http://www.anwr.org/photo.htm