The Tongass 77
Scientists and stakeholders in the region have identified over 70 areas within the Tongass National Forest that are the most important to salmon and trout populations. The rivers and streams that make up these areas are currently open for development activities that could significantly impact salmon and trout habitat. Because they are so important to salmon and trout, we are working to permanently conserve these key areas and the economic gain they bring to the region.
To do so, we’ve called on members of Congress in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to introduce legislation that will permanently make these areas off-limits to harmful development activities while still allowing existing access and uses. We are also working to convince Forest Service leaders that maintaining natural salmon habitat, traditional use and access, and the health and function of fish and wildlife habitat should be high priorities for managing and maintaining the Tongass. The commercial and sport fisheries rely on healthy Tongass watersheds.
Through these actions we can help ensure Southeast Alaska’s abundant wild salmon return for generations to come and continue to fuel the region’s communities and economy. Click on the image below to learn more about the Tongass 77.
To do so, we’ve called on members of Congress in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to introduce legislation that will permanently make these areas off-limits to harmful development activities while still allowing existing access and uses. We are also working to convince Forest Service leaders that maintaining natural salmon habitat, traditional use and access, and the health and function of fish and wildlife habitat should be high priorities for managing and maintaining the Tongass. The commercial and sport fisheries rely on healthy Tongass watersheds.
Through these actions we can help ensure Southeast Alaska’s abundant wild salmon return for generations to come and continue to fuel the region’s communities and economy. Click on the image below to learn more about the Tongass 77.
