Topics Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests Public Lands

Arctic Lands

Caribou and pipeline on tundra
The Latest on America’s Arctic
March 11, 2024 — During last fall's public process for both the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska or Western Arctic, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ heavily encouraged comments from the public. Here’s how you came through for the Arctic!
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Alaska’s Federal Public Lands Updates
March 11, 2024 — A lot is happening on Alaska’s federal public lands. Here’s where we’ve been and where we’re going in 2024 ...
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Caribou crossing wetlands
What’s So Special About Alaska’s Special Areas?
December 11, 2023 — And actually, what are Special Areas? Here’s the history of these life-giving zones in Alaska’s Western Arctic, and how ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alaska staff helped to protect some of the most unique places on the planet.
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What's Going on in the Arctic?
September 20, 2023 — Here's a breakdown of the historic actions the Biden administration and Department of the Interior made about America’s Arctic—and what work to further protections still needs to be done.
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White owl on tundra
Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds
August 23, 2023 — Robin Mongoyak of Utqiagvik has been documenting the Iñupiat names for bird species on Alaska's North Slope—including pronunciation.
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Shorebird walking on tundra
Introducing Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project
August 07, 2023 — Follow tagged American Golden-Plovers from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.
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Group of people in mountainous area
Voices of the Arctic
May 12, 2023 — Read more about an ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alaska intern's travel to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to interview local Iñupiat and Gwich’in elders.
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