Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge; AMNWR; Birds; Coastal environments; Islands; biology; work of the refuge; Aleutians; Aleutian Islands; Invasive species; invasives; invasive Plants
Orange Hawkweed, known also as "devilweed" has invaded many communities in Alaska. It is recognized as an ecologically invasive plant and noxious weed in the United States and Canada and threatens biodiversity. Once established ,it...
Flame Skimmer may be our most conspicuous dragonfly – the one most likely to be seen and commented upon by the general public. It is large, bright orange-red, and males perch conspicuously over ponds and lakes. Flame Skimmer is a bright...
Thread-leaved brodiaea is a purple-flowered perennial herb with flower stalks 8 to 16 inches tall. It blooms from late April to early June and is typically found on gentle hillsides, valleys, and floodplains within moderately moist plant...
Plants; Invasive species; Habitat restoration; Training; Vegetation; Work of the Service;
Students enrolled in WLD2139 Invasive Plant Management, a course offered at the USFWS National Conservation Training Center pause before tackling the removal of invasive plants through the use of a "Weed Wrench" seen here in bright orange.
Knife River construction worker (green vest) monitoring the depth of the tidal channel being constructed while an archaeologist (orange vest) monitors for cultural resources. Work is suspended or moves to another area when cultural resources are...
Converting recently purchased orange groves into productive wildlife habitat for the birds of Pelican Island. Looking south toward Pelican Island from the barrier island.
