We are a coalition of conservation groups, businesses, hunters, anglers, recreation users, and concerned citizens
who support the protection of roadless forests as a key component of balanced management in our national forest system. We oppose all efforts to undermine protections for our roadless forests as they would tip the balance in favor of resource extraction at the expense of clean water, abundant wildlife, and outstanding opportunities for recreation.
News
Resilient Peoples & Place: Where do we go following USDA Tongass announcement?
July 21, 2021
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a shift in policy direction on the Tongass National Forest to better respond to the social and economic realities of Southeast Alaska. The agency is tapping local leaders to set that new course, including the Sustainable Southeast Partnership. ... Read More >
USDA Announces Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, Initiates Action to Work with Tribes, Partners and Communities
July 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy to help support a diverse economy, enhance community resilience, and conserve natural resources. Through this strategy, USDA will consult with Tribes and Alaska Native corporations, and engage partners and communities in a collaborative process to invest approximately $25 million in financial and technical resources in sustainable opportunities for economic growth and community well-being and identify priorities for future investments. ... Read More >
Biden administration proposes sweeping protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
July 15, 2021
The Biden administration announced sweeping protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest on Thursday, including an end to large-scale old-growth logging and a proposal to bar road development on more than 9 million acres. ... Read More >