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Local Alaskan communities could capitalize on birdwatching

August 2, 2022

The money that tourists spend on birdwatching in Alaska could be an untapped source of income for local communities. Birders flock to Alaska to get a glimpse of rare birds such as bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) …

Ecosystem restoration boosts local, regional economies

April 21, 2016

Critical habitat restoration programs are doing more than just helping wildlife – they’re boosting economies. According to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey, ecological restoration programs, like sagebrush and post-wildfire recovery projects, are …