Climate Change
Major climatic changes have occurred in recent decades with visible and measurable consequences in Alaska.  The effects of these changes on Alaskan flora and fauna challenge FWS mandates to conserve the fish, wildlife, plant resources and refuges in its trust.  Realizing that the time to act is now, the Alaska Region is taking a leadership role within the Fish and Wildlife Service in its efforts to facilitate proactive collaboration and integration among programs, partners and stakeholders, and to incorporate climate change into decision-making. Learn more…    

Landscape Conservation Cooperatives
Understanding and responding to the consequences of rapidly changing landscapes will require unprecedented collaboration and communication among researchers, managers, and private organizations. Landscape conservation cooperatives (LCCs) are building these communities of collaboration  Learn more...

Facilitating Partnerships
During the last half-century, northern Alaska has been one of the most rapidly warming regions on earth.  It is clear Alaska is at the forefront of the climate change.  As one of the greatest environmental and conservation challenges of the 21st century, the Alaska Region is empowering itself to respond to climate change and its effects.  Learn more…