WHEREAS, Alaska’s abundant resources and vast lands provide both great opportunity and quality of life for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, since 1966, Alaska has recognized Arbor Day as a day to appreciate one of Alaska’s greatest resources, and to highlight the importance of sustainable management of trees and forests to ensure the bright future of […]

WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has one of the highest boating fatality rates in the nation, and most accidents resulting in the loss of […]

WHEREAS, agriculture plays an integral role in the success of every civilization, and was instrumental to the settlement of Alaska. From early Russian trading posts to the settlers of the Tanana Valley, Alaskan frontiersman have seen the potential for agriculture and development in Alaskan communities; and WHEREAS, agriculture provides what we eat, use, and wear […]

WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of May 15 as Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of honor and respect for the sacrifices of our law enforcement officers; and WHEREAS, the […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s breathtaking wildlands serve as habitat for fish and wildlife, provide abundant recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, are home to vast timber resources, and enrich our Alaskan lifestyle; and WHEREAS, wildland fires are a natural and inevitable part of the ecosystem and are crucial to the maintenance of forest health; they are also […]