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LWCF Success in Alaska

The Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped protect some of Alaska’s most treasured places.  Alaska has received approximately $126 million over the past four decades, protecting places such as Denali National Park and the Tongass National Forest.

Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Acquisition

This stateside grant provides funds for state acquisition of a 115-acre inholding at Alaska’s Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.  The Preserve is a unique visitor attraction of local, national, and international significance.  It supports recreation and tourism uses, including eagle viewing, sport fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, hunting, and photography.  The grant helps consolidate and enhance the Preserve, conserving critical bald eagle habitat, while providing broad recreation and education opportunities.

Economic Benefits

Active outdoor recreation is an important part of the Alaska economy. The Outdoor Industry Association has found that active outdoor recreation contributes over $2.5 billion to Alaska’s economy, supports 28,000 jobs across the state, generates $66 million in annual state tax revenue and produces $1.7 billion annually in retail sales and services across Alaska - more than 5 percent of gross state product.  Further, the U.S. Census reports that over 961,000 enjoy hunting, fishing and watching wildlife in Alaska, contributing over $1.3 billion in wildlife recreation spending to the state’s economy.  With full LWCF funding, Alaska’s outdoor recreation economy will stay strong and continue to create sustainable long-term economic growth. 

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