The role is part of the new co-management strategy between the U.S. Forest Service and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
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Salmon compete with mining companies as melting glaciers reveal new habitat
A recent study warns that outdated laws in Canada and Southeast Alaska don’t do enough to protect salmon habitat as climate change transforms the landscape.
Big changes are coming to the Mendenhall Glacier area
The area’s finalized improvement plan includes a new visitor center, more parking, an expanded trail system and more.
Why this year’s record glacial outburst flood likely won’t be Juneau’s worst
Annual glacial outburst floods on Juneau’s Mendenhall River will continue for years to come. But forecasting the severity of those floods is proving to be an unsolvable problem.
A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and River as Juneau’s annual jökulhlaup begins
Flood waters are expected to crest sometime on Saturday evening, with a four-to-six foot increase for Mendenhall Lake.
As Mendenhall Glacier hits tour capacity, Juneau visitors are opting for the city bus
With tour bus visits to the Mendenhall Glacier sold out halfway through the season, tourists are increasingly using the city bus to get to and from Juneau’s top destination.
Missing kayaker believed to have drowned on Mendenhall Lake
Paul Rodriguez was reported overdue Sunday night, but his kayak was found last Tuesday on Mendenhall Lake.
Top Alaska tourist attraction Mendenhall Glacier to hit capacity for visitors by late summer
Tour operators will face limits in the second half of the summer season on permits for tours to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.
What happens in Alaska if the United States defaults on its debt next month?
Social Security checks, pensions, government paychecks and many basic services could be affected, and that’s before any economic recession.
The Forest Service wants more input on Mendenhall Glacier area changes
The Forest Service has been working on plans to upgrade the recreation area since 2019.