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Refuge continues slash pile burning
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is conducting slash pile along the Refuge boundary near Sterling.
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Refuge fills December with fun, despite lack of snow
Despite the winter’s darkness and this year’s lack of snow, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has a host…
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Fall colors dazzle in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Leaf peepers don’t have to travel to New England to see fall colors. Brilliant yellows from birch and…
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Bear that damaged tent at campground wasn’t going after food
The black bear that damaged a tent Saturday morning at the Lower Ohmer Lake campground didn’t get any…
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People and bears intersect on the Kenai—not always badly
People and bears share space in Alaska — it’s a fact of life. Sometimes, that includes driveways and…
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People and bears intersect on the Kenai—not always badly
People and bears share space in Alaska — it’s a fact of life. Sometimes, that includes driveways and…
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge hosts cultural heritage workshops
Traditional beadwork, storytelling, fish processing and a tutorial on how to harvest local plants are just some of…
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Kenai National Wildlife Refuge hosts cultural heritage workshops
Traditional beadwork, storytelling, fish processing and a tutorial on how to harvest local plants are just some of…
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Refuge repairing boat launch, trails, and cabins
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is replacing a boardwalk and boat ramp into the Kenai River at the…
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A hint of wilderness
The trails crew leaders call part of the Cottonwood Creek Trail “the Enchanted Forest.” I could immediately see…
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Refuge seeks information on black bear poaching
Federal wildlife managers are looking for information about a black bear poaching near Cooper Landing. Federal wildlife officers…
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Bill toughens punishment for burning violations
Anyone charged with a crime related to setting fires will likely have tougher punishments to face in the…
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Kenai refuge manager wins national recognition
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s manager has been selected as the best refuge manager in the country for…
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Kenai refuge manager wins national recognition
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s manager has been selected as the best refuge manager in the country for…
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TEK: Another Way of Understanding Our Natural World
I had the privilege last week to participate in an interesting workshop hosted by Chugachmiut, an Alaska Native…
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Spruce bark beetles returning on north peninsula
After a string of warm summers, the Kenai Peninsula’s spruce bark beetles are now hitting their highest numbers…
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Public lands open for Christmas tree cutting
With Thanksgiving over and the floodgates officially open for Christmas décor, many people will be looking for that…
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Refuge Notebook: Assessing stream crossings for fish passage
The habitat restoration folks in the Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office had a summer mission. The challenge…
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Fish and Wildlife to reconsider Kenai refuge rules
The federal government is planning to revise some of the rules on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, including…