Alaska and A Guide - Resources and Review

Offers a range of information pertaining to Alaska, including details of travel and tourism, job opportunities, news, business in Alaska, and legislative and government departments. Online resources are also available on individual Alaskan communities.
 
Documents the exploration and settlement of America, Siberia, and Russia, and the meeting of the Russian
American frontier in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Historical aspects of the frontier are described within sections entitled exploration, colonisation, development, Alaska, frontiers and national identity, and mutual perceptions. Digital collections are also available, providing access to books, serials, manuscripts, maps, and photographs. Information is presented in English and Russian.
 
The overall goal of Arctic Circle is to stimulate a greater interest in the peoples and environment of the Arctic and Subarctic region. This 'electronic circle' has three interrelated themes: natural resources; history and culture; social equity and environmental justice. Includes information on sustainability, economic development, colonisation, ethnographic portraits, self
determination, cultural identity, a museum, virtual classroom, maps and a discussion group.
 
Set of documents with information about Alaska's hydrology for use and management of water resources. Includes published reports, information about current projects, and hydrologic data such as surface water, ground water, water quality, glaciers, water use, and hydrologic data reports.
 
An organisation promoting understanding of the wolf through public education and awareness. Includes information on folklore, identification, relationship with humans, distribution of the grey wolf in North America, Europe and Asia.
 
Extensive resources relating to the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens, with over 1500 images and related resources.
 
Information on the biodiversity of Alaska. Covers Alaska landscapes, and offers a vascular plant tracking list and a rare plant field guide.
 
Open
file report using a slideshow format to present work completed and methods used to edit and interpret aeromagnetic data in Alaska. Topics include an aeromagnetic history of Alaska, crustal-scale interpretation and instructions on making a magnetic quilt.
 
Highlights animal species native to Alaska, giving details of different strains, life history, food habits, and populations. Hunting behaviours are also outlined where applicable. Information is divided into categories headed big game, marine mammals, small game, birds, furbearers, fish, shellfish, and amphibians and reptiles.
 
A cooperative program between the US Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical surveys. Information about over 40 active volcanoes in Alaska, with maps and real
time geophysical data.
 
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