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Refuge Notebook: Summer seasonal photos show conservation endures in people as well as places

By Kris Inman Peninsula Clarion Contributor The promise of longer days arrived in February, just when I needed it. Lately, my days are filled with the necessary minutia of work, and the practice of conservation finds moments too rare to sneak in between. I find myself wondering — do we contribute? Is this field of […]

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Refuge Notebook: Connecting fish and community to resources in Port Graham

A baby salmon faces many challenges on its journey to the sea and eventual adulthood. Streams that baby salmon live in provide shelter from predators, food and conditions for optimal growth. Occasionally, these streams can become fragmented and inaccessible to baby fish due to natural or man-made obstacles. These obstacles can be a physical blockage […]

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Refuge Notebook: The nature of traditions

Nature has always been an integral part of human existence, shaping cultures, influencing societies, and playing a profound role in forming and preserving traditions. The intrinsic connection between nature and traditions is evident across various civilizations and communities worldwide. One of the most direct ways nature influences traditions is through seasonal changes. Many cultures around […]

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Refuge Notebook: Deja vu and something new — Probing Kenai Peninsula lakes for invasive species

We had been here before. Agencies, nongovernment organizations and community members had all taken part in an effort to remove invasive northern pike and elodea because we believed that they threatened salmon and other native fish that we value. Beginning in 2018 and going into 2019, after years of cooperation and labor, we had gotten […]

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