Remembering Mr. Whitekeys: An Alaska Original and Champion for Birds
October 29, 2026 —
Ä¢¹½Av Alaska celebrates Mr. Whitekeys, beloved entertainer, longtime Anchorage Ä¢¹½Av Society president, and devoted educator.
Here’s where you’ll find in-depth articles, conversational blog posts, and the latest press releases on Alaska’s birds, wildlife, communities, and conservation efforts from Ä¢¹½Av Alaska staff and partners.
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Latest News
Protecting the Future of Alaska’s Western Arctic
October 16, 2026 —
A proposed rule would streamline permitting for oil and gas development in Alaska’s Western Arctic, with potential implications for globally important wildlife habitat and Indigenous subsistence resources.
The Tongass: America’s Climate Forest Is Again at Risk
September 04, 2026 —
How the Roadless Rule has helped protect the Tongass National Forest as a carbon sink, bird habitat, and landscape vital to the ways of life of Southeast Alaska.
Gambling With Gulls, Beleaguered Bogs, and Other Stories
August 17, 2026 —
Shorebird news from Cook Inlet’s 2026 breeding season.
A Safer Shot: How Copper Ammunition Can Help Protect Alaska’s Birds
August 14, 2026 —
When hunters field dress their harvest, nutrient-rich remains are left in the field and are an important food source for birds. However, there is a hidden danger within that resource.
See you at the next Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival!
July 21, 2026 —
The youngest of Alaska’s bird festivals celebrates birds and culture by blending Indigenous and scientific knowledge.
Celebrating Ä¢¹½Av’s River Gates and a Career Dedicated to Shorebirds
July 01, 2026 —
After nearly a decade with Ä¢¹½Av, we are saying goodbye—and thank you—to Shorebird Conservation Manager River Gates.
The Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival Returns for a Fourth Year
June 01, 2026 —
The 2026 celebration of all the amazing migratory, Arctic-breeding birds in the area is set for June 12 to 14 at Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
Wanted: Shorebird Chicks (Alive)
May 22, 2026 —
Some chicks make it, many don’t. What are the hallmarks of a good breeding area? Shorebird parents and researchers both want to know.
There’s No Bog Like Home
May 15, 2026 —
Shorebirds are back in Alaska for the breeding season. How much depends on Cook Inlet’s bogs?
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