accs.uaa.alaska.eduAlaska Center for Conservation Science

Fostering research, education, and collaboration on biological conservation and natural resource management in Alaska and the Arctic Search... Home About Staff, Faculty, and Students Support Our Program Opportunities Contact Our Partners Research Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Invasive Species Aquatic Ecology Vegetation Wildlife Landscape Ecology Data and Services Data Catalog Conservation Data Portals Code Repository Services Publications Fostering research, education, and collaboration on biological conservation and natural resource management in Alaska and the Arctic Get Involved! Our Research ACCS conducts research to promote effective biological conservation and land management. Explore… Data Catalog Data products and project reports that ACCS has produced are openly available in this searchable catalog. Go to catalog… Services ACCS provides specimen identification, spatial data, and other services in support of biological conservation. View services… Kachemak Bay KBNERR supports long-term ecosystem monitoring, research, professional training, and education in Kachemak Bay and the Lower Kenai Peninsula. Explore… Conservation Data Portals The conservation data portals maintained by (ACCS) include the long-term datasets that are core to our ability to provide the scientific basis for effective biological conservation in Alaska. For additional spatial and non-spatial datasets produced by ACCS, see the ACCS Data Catalog . ACCS also maintains a code repository of analytical scripts and tools through Github. Vegetation Maps Non-Native Plants Freshwater Temperatures Animal Ranges About (ACCS) is a center for research, education, and scholarship at the University of Alaska Anchorage that is committed to providing the public, industry, and agency partners with information to facilitate effective biological conservation and management of the state’s natural resources. Our faculty and staff conduct basic and applied research, serve a wide range of data to the public, offer professional services, and provide educational opportunities. Data and expertise provided by ACCS are also used by state and federal agencies and NGOs for environmental and conservation planning. Research at ACCS focuses on aquatic ecology , botany and vegetation ecology , wildlife ecology , landscape ecology , and invasive species . ACCS also includes state representatives of nationwide programs: Alaska Natural Heritage Program (AKNHP) and Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (KBNERR) . Finally, ACCS provides educational opportunities for K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students. Our Partners The partners with many federal and state agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Our major partner agencies and organizations are listed below, with links to their websites. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Bureau of Land Management Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service USDA Forest Service U.S. Geological Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Park Service NatureServe Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation International Arctic Research Center Alaska Geobotany Center University of Alaska Museum © 2023 (ACCS). This website was designed and is maintained by ACCS at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). University of Alaska (UA) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider, and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Learn more about UA’s notice of nondiscrimination . UAA strives to make its online experiences accessible. Learn more about our Accessibility policy and how to provide feedback . Contact Website Administrator | Sitemap Home About Staff, Faculty, and Students Support Our Program Opportunities Contact Our Partners Research Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Invasive Species Aquatic Ecology Vegetation Wildlife Landscape Ecology Data and Services Data Catalog Conservation Data Portals Code Repository Services...