AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOcean & Wildlife: A cruise ship docked in Seward with a dead endangered 61-foot pregnant fin whale draped on its bulbous bow; NOAA and the Alaska SeaLife Center are investigating and preparing a necropsy. Local Land & Cleanup: Juneau officials say crude oil has surfaced at the historic Treadwell Mine complex in a sealed-off tank area near a popular trail, prompting new fencing and state study plans. Habitat Restoration: At Resurrection Creek, the Forest Service is rebuilding stream and floodplain function after early placer mining straightened channels and left tailings, aiming to restore salmon habitat and broader ecosystem complexity. Wildlife Watching & Community Science: Wrangell students helped bring Anan bear cameras online for a third summer, expanding livestream access for stewardship. Policy & Public Health: Gov. Dunleavy vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added mental health education guidelines in Alaska public schools. Energy & Climate Data: The Trump administration reversed course on scrapping the Ocean Observatories Initiative after bipartisan backlash, keeping key ocean climate data flowing. Adoption & Animal Welfare: The Alaska Bird Club is seeking homes for 23 parakeets after a breeding-related rescue.
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