Alaska
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Salmon and Climate Change in Southeast Alaska
Salmon are crucial to the culture, food security, and economy of Southeast Alaska. Climate change could disrupt salmon…
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Wildfire and Invasive Plants in Alaska’s Boreal Forest
Burned areas in Alaskan boreal forests are susceptible to invasion from non-native plant species.
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Protecting Communities from Erosion on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the efforts of two communities to adapt to riverbank erosion.
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Using Woody Biomass Waste: Hand-Built Biochar Piles
Hand-built biochar piles provide a cost-effective soil amendment that can improve soil health and store carbon.
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Reducing Spruce Beetle Damage on the Chugach National Forest, Alaska
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights work of the Chugach National Forest to reduce hazards posed by spruce…
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Mechanical Fuel Treatments for Climate Resilience in Dry Northwest Forests
Mechanical fuel treatments are a proactive reduction of overgrown forests that can help reduce risks of wildfire.
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Northwest Bivalve Shellfish and Marine Snails in a Changing Climate
These animals are important for food, income, culture, and ecosystems in the Northwest and are threatened by climate…
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Drought Communication Coordination in the Western U.S.
State-level information for western states on their U.S. Drought Monitor process and description for making the weekly…
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The Economic Impact of Climate Change on Northwest Farms
As climate change creates economic uncertainty, farmers in the Northwest are helping crops and land become more…