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A fish passage restoration project will soon bring improvements to the movement and health of a southern Kenai Peninsula salmon population. The Kenai Peninsula Borough and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently entered into a partnership to complete the restoration work.
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An Anchorage man bought a Soldotna property in 2021 and dug a ditch that state and federal agencies say disrupted salmon habitat near Soldotna Creek. Now, the EPA, Fish and Game and other agencies are going back and forth with the owner over how to properly restore the land.
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The Kenai Watershed Forum is hosting its annual speaker series, highlighting local presenters involved with environmental, outdoor or recreational projects. Last week’s event featured Dom Watts, a biologist and pilot with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who has been studying mountain goat populations on the Kenai Peninsula.
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This week marked National Wildlife Refuge Week, an annual celebration of America’s refuge system. There are nearly 600 national wildlife refuges in all 50 states, including the peninsula's Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates Jim’s Landing sees about 42,000 visitors a year. It’s the only ramp for putting in and taking out of the…
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The decision by Federal Judge Sharon Gleason to uphold Obama-era regulations in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge comes amidst a months-long effort by…
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Nearly 70 people weighed in on proposed changes to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge regulations during a series of public hearings last week. That’s on top…
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The third in three hearings about proposed Kenai National Wildlife Refuge changes has been canceled with no explanation.An outpouring of concern for…
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A public hearing on proposed Kenai National Wildlife Refuge regulation changes has been extended over three days, due to hundreds signing up for a slot to…
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Construction to the Salamatof Boat Launch in Soldotna will start Monday.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will fortify the underwater cables that hold…