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Take Action to Protect the Tongass National Forest

The Tongass National Forest is a treasured ecosystem in Southeast Alaska. Nicknamed the “last salmon forest,” anglers and Alaskans seem to be constantly battling to keep logging development out of the forest. Now the Trump Administration is seeking to remove … Continue reading

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Save the Tongass National Forest

With the tax bill, Congress snuck in an attack on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Now they are looking at a similar sneak attack on the treasured Tongass National Forest. This unique ecosystem is nicknamed the “last salmon forest” and … Continue reading

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Take Action: Stop Timber Sale in the Tongass National Forest

The Tongass National Forest is Southeast Alaska is truly a national treasure. This lush rainforest is regarded as the last salmon forest and it is also stacked with steelhead. Unfortunately, there are frequent threats from logging, and we now have … Continue reading

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Petition: Protect Tongass National Forest Salmon and Bears

The Alaska Wilderness League is calling on anglers to add their name to a petition that is intended to protect the salmon and bears of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska (the “last salmon forest”). Legislative maneuvers in D.C. are … Continue reading

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Petition: Protect Southeast Alaska Waters from Canadian Mines

Trout Unlimited is calling on anglers to sign a petition to protect the treasured waters of the Tongass National Forest and Misty Fjords National Monument from mining threats from Canada. The narrow Southeast Alaska region of the state dips down … Continue reading

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Protect the Tongass National Forest

As we have previously written about (here), the Tongass National Forest is an essential ecosystem for salmon and steelhead. As also mentioned, the ongoing threats to this prized habitat is relentless. Please take easy action (below) to hopefully prevent industrial … Continue reading

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Protecting Alaska’s Tongass National Forest (The Venturing Angler)

From The Venturing Angler: Considering the current state and present threats to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, one could imagine a polar bear clinging to a melting iceberg or an urban zoo that inhabits endangered species in pretend natural environments. One … Continue reading

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