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Chickaloon Flats: A Hidden Gem on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Chickaloon Flats: A Hidden Gem on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Within sight of almost half of all Alaskans lies a little known tidal estuary.  Perched along Turnagain Arm on the northwestern Kenai Peninsula, the 27,000-acre Chickaloon Flats is the only part of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge that touches marine waters.  It represents 7% of the total estuarine area in Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, the two water bodies that form the peninsula. As such, it’s a small but important part of the Pacific Flyway for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl. 

2024 Volunteer of the Year: Bill Sherwonit

2024 Volunteer of the Year: Bill Sherwonit

Wolves can’t hold a pen, bears can’t submit an op-ed, and birds can’t publish books or essays. When Alaska’s wildlife need to share their stories, Bill Sherwonit is there.

AWA Director Receives Wildlife Conservation Award

Last week, AWA's Executive Director was honored to receive the Alaska Chapter of the Wildlife Society's 2024 Wildlife Conservation Award! This award recognizes "outstanding professional achievement during the preceding five years."

Nicole enjoys overseeing all AWA's programs, from being a voice for wildlife at state and federal regulatory meetings, to developing climate resiliency for wildlife, and engaging with folks all around Alaska in support of species and habitats. We are honored to share this award in recognition off all the hard work by AWA's staff and board, and the members who makes this possible. Thank you!

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AWA on The Wolf Connection Podcast!

AWA on The Wolf Connection Podcast!

Listen to AWA’s Executive Director discuss Denali wolves and our efforts to protect them.

Relevant News: Alaska's Governor accepted $55,000+ in hunting-related gifts last year

Relevant News: Alaska's Governor accepted $55,000+ in hunting-related gifts last year

Read Iris Sameuls’ article in Anchorage Daily News

Action Alert: Strengthen Protections for National Wildlife Refuges

Action Alert: Strengthen Protections for National Wildlife Refuges

Comment by May 6th to secure enhanced protections for wildlife!

Victory in Our Lawsuit to Protect Beaufort Sea Polar Bears!

Victory in Our Lawsuit to Protect Beaufort Sea Polar Bears!

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must correct legal errors with a regulation that allows oil and gas companies to harass Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears on the North Slope of Alaska.

Opinion: Lamenting the state’s kill of Wood-Tikchik Park bears

Opinion: Lamenting the state’s kill of Wood-Tikchik Park bears

Read Bill Sherwonit’s latest opinion piece on the 2023 shooting of Wood Tikchik bears

Our 2023 Annual Report!

Our 2023 Annual Report!

Learn more about our work in 2023!