JUNEAU – Wednesday, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced three bills designed to broaden Alaska’s game management goals and strategies. This legislation acknowledges the value of wildlife to all Alaskans and the wide range of uses of game, as well as the importance of wildlife to the tourism industry. “As Alaska’s population increases we must hold […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee conducts its annual reviews of federal agency spending and priorities, Senator Lisa Murkowski Wednesday used the appearance of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director Admiral James Syring on Capitol Hill to get clarity about Alaska’s pre-eminent role in the nation’s defense. At a hearing of the Senate […]
Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a family night for Alaska Native families with children ages 0-5. This free event is part of SHI’s Baby Raven Reads program, which promotes pre-literacy, language development and school readiness. Families are invited to join us for storytelling, songs and other cultural activities. Family night will be held on Wednesday, […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced that more than $2.0 million in new funding will be available to the State of Alaska through the State Wildlife Grant program in fiscal year 2015. State Wildlife Grants provide funds for conservation work across the state, including more than $680,000 for work to reintroduce the endangered […]