Alaska Region

EMPLOYEE LIFE

Employee Profile: Alicia Stearns

The Tongass National Forest appreciates their "helicopter manager extraordinaire".

Reaching New Forest Users through Big Brothers Big Sisters

Faith Duncan and Dennis Neill use bowling alleys and muskeg to mentor the next generation

I Looked Death in the Eye and Googled It

Ben Van Alen dishes up a dire warning ...with a dash of humor.

Alaska's Regional Foresters

Alaska's second Regional Forester faced bears, mosquitoes, devils club, rough terrain and weather, and "sporting women".

It's a Small World

Betsy Rickards learns from a lost letter that it’s a small world.

2008 Regional Forester Award Winners

Regional Forester Denny Bschor announced seven 2008 Regional Forester Award Winners.

WFEWS Director's Awards

Julianne Thompson and Betty Charnon receive WFEWS Director's Awards that recognize significant contributions in wildlife fisheries, ecology, watershed or subsistence management.

Community Service at its Best

The Juneau Federal Employee Association honors Mike Goldstein, who represents community service at its best.

Take the Forest Service History Quiz!

Sue Marvin won a prize for correctly answering the Forest Service History Quiz. Are you the next winner?

NATURAL RESOURCES

"Bug Boys" Investigate Copper River Delta Pond Productivity

“The Bug Boys” on the Copper River Delta tell us why we shouldn’t swat flies.

The Kings of Twentymile

Thor Eide knows where he would spawn if he were a king salmon…but do the salmon agree?

Landmark Year for Invasive Plant Management

2008 was a landmark year for invasive plant management: some events have been years in the making.

Keeping Chugach Waterways Weed-Free

Alien invaders of the floral kind are having a harder time staying under the radar in the Chugach National Forest.

Adopt-an-Owl-Box: Connecting with Communities

The Adopt-an-Owl Box program not only helps people see the wildlife in their own backyards, but also helps provide valuable data to researchers.

Papac—New Pacesetter for Cable Logging in Alaska

Read about Inga Petaiasto’s interview with the owner of Papac Alaska Logging on Prince of Wales Island.

In Search of Chirikov's Men

Archaeologist Mark McCallum joins others in search of Chirikov’s missing men.

Hidden Falls

Thirty years after the fact, the excavation crew of Hidden Falls on Baranof Island stage a reunion.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Jack Bay Gets a Facelift

Employees descended by sea and by air to provide a much needed facelift to Jack Bay Cabin.

Suzanne and Fred Dow Fulfill a Dream

Connecting people to the woods (via Forest Service campgrounds) is an ongoing mission for Suzanne and Fred Dow.

CONSERVATION EDUCATION

College Students Gain Practical Experience

Seasonal naturalists at Begich, Boggs Visitor Center gain valuable experience for future careers in natural resources.

Why I Dream of Alaska

A middle school student in Florida had dreams of Alaska, which led her to a dream vacation.

More Kids in the Chugach

Aided by a national “More Kids in the Woods” grant, the Cordova Ranger District and Prince William Sound Science Center entice kids away from their indoor electronics for a few days.

This Van is Vantastic!

In a “Vantastic” effort, the Seward Ranger District sets up a mobile station for Chugach visitors.

A Busy Year in Fish Education

A story of calamity, but with a good ending: Seward Ranger District employees help students release 272 Coho fry into the river system.

TRIBAL RELATIONS

EPA Success in Tribal Government Relations

The Environmental Protection Agency builds environmental capacity in Alaska.

A New Tool for Tribal Consultations

Tracking tribal consultations is now easier, and may come with a prize!

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