This step protects certain waters that are important to sustaining southwest Alaska’s salmon resources from contamination associated with developing the Pebble deposit. Environmental Protection Agency acted to help protect Bristol Bay, the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world.
Department of the Interior took action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding watershed, a spectacular network of rivers, lakes and forests in northeastern Minnesota that comprise the most heavily visited wilderness area in the United States.
At 16.7 million acres, the Tongass represents the largest intact tract of coastal temperate rainforest on earth and is critical for carbon sequestration to help mitigate climate change. Department of Agriculture finalized roadless protections for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, an area of immense cultural significance for Alaska Native peoples. The Administration finalized protections for three unique ecosystems: Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””įulfilling President Biden’s commitment to conserve and restore some of America’s most cherished public lands and waters, over the past week the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of major actions to advance conservation, combat climate change, honor Tribal Nations, and support local economies.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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