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  1. nationalwildlife.org

    The Bristol Bay region in southwest Alaska—covering 40,000 square miles—is pristine wild country stretching across tundra and wetlands, crisscrossed with rivers that flow into the bay. ... Pebble Mine will be the largest open pit mine in North America, up to two miles (3.2 kilometers) wide. The mine, located in an unstable seismic zone ...
    • Beavers

      The American beaver is the largest rodent in the United States, growing from two to three feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) long, not including the tail. They have dark-brown waterproof fur and webbed feet. Beaver teeth grow continuously throughout their lives, and beavers must gnaw on trees to keep their teeth from getting too long.

    • Black Bears

      The American black bear's range covers most of the North American continent. They are found in Alaska, much of Canada and the contiguous United States, and extend as far south as northern Mexico. Because of their versatile diet, black bears can live in a variety of habitat types. ... 7 Reasons to Support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.

    • Rainbow Trout

      Conservation. Because they've been so widely introduced, rainbow trout are not at risk of extinction. They are even considered a pest species in some places where they aren't native. Native populations, though, are threatened by disease, habitat degradation, and fishing.Dam construction has hindered the ability of rainbow trout to migrate upriver, which is necessary for their reproductive ...

    • Our Work

      America's free-ranging bison, which once numbered 20 to 30 million, are down to fewer than 5,000 individuals. In the face of these challenges, the National Wildlife Federation remains at the forefront of the fight to tackle wildlife's greatest threats, working collaboratively to increase wildlife populations and enhance their capacity to ...

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      Content Licensing. As the nation's leading wildlife conservation organization and one of the most trusted and respected brands, the National Wildlife Federation inspires people of all ages to develop a deeper understanding and relationship with our natural world.

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      Your help is vital to our success. By getting involved with the National Wildlife Federation, you're amplifying our voice for wildlife and influencing positive change.

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  3. alaskawild.org

    Mar 31, 2023The Alaska Native cultures present in the Nushagak River and Kvichak River watersheds — the Yup'ik and Dena'ina — are two of the last intact, sustainable salmon-based cultures in the world. 15 of these tribes are represented by United Tribes of Bristol Bay, a Tribal consortium working to protect the traditional Yup'ik, Dena'ina, and ...
  4. Aug 16, 2024The Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska supports the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world, is home to 25 federally recognized tribal governments, and contains large mineral resources. The Nushagak River and Kvichak River watersheds are the largest of Bristol Bay's six major river basins and compose about 50% of the total ...
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    Map of Bristol Bay Packrafts on Nushagak Bay Bristol Bay fisherman. Bristol Bay (Central Yupik: Iilgayaq, Russian: Залив Бристольский [1]) is the easternmost arm of the Bering Sea, at 57° to 59° North 157° to 162° West in Southwest Alaska.Bristol Bay is 400 km (250 mi) long and 290 km (180 mi) wide at its mouth. A number of rivers flow into the bay, including the Cinder ...
  6. Dec 26, 2023Map of Southwest Region with marker for Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. ... Dominated by the Ahklun Mountains in the north and the cold waters of Bristol Bay to the south, Togiak National Wildlife Refuge confronts the traveler with a kaleidoscope of landscapes. ... and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II. The ...
  7. fishalaskamagazine.com

    Southwest Alaska is an eco-rich region that includes Bristol Bay, Katmai, National Park, Lake Clark National Park and the Aleutians. ... and the world famous Bristol Bay, it extends from north of Holy Cross all the way down to the Aleutian Chain. Most of the sportfishing in this region takes place in Bristol Bay with the major communities or ...
  8. alaskasalmonandpeople.org

    Since 2001, the Bristol Bay region has averaged an annual return of over 30 million adult sockeye salmon, making it the largest sockeye salmon fishery on Earth. For perspective, this is approximately three times the number of salmon of all species combined that returned to the mighty Columbia River in its hay-day, prior to arrival of Euro ...
  9. worldwildlife.org

    Alaska's Bristol Bay is a sprawling watershed of winding streams and rivers, vast wetlands and tundra, forests of alder and spruce, and home to a variety of fish, birds and terrestrial animals. This breathtaking place is rightly referred to as "America's Fish Basket" because it is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the ...
  10. 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov

    The Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska supports the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world, is home to 25 federally recognized tribal governments, and contains large mineral resources. The Nushagak River and Kvichak River watersheds are the largest of Bristol Bay's six major river basins and compose about 50% of the total ...
  11. alaskaconservation.org

    Millions of sockeye, Chinook, chum, coho and pink salmon return from the sea to their spawning grounds in the pristine waters of Bristol Bay each year. Bristol Bay is so rich in Sockeye salmon that in 2019, 56.3 million salmon returned to the region. 2019 was the fifth consecutive year that more than 50 million sockeye salmon returned to ...
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