Habitat Section
Mission and Core Services

Mission

Protect Alaska's valuable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats as Alaska's population and economy continue to expand.

Review applications and issue permits for activities in fish-bearing waters and legislatively designated Special areas; provide expertise to protect important fish and wildlife habitat; monitor authorized projects and conduct compliance actions.
Manage activities in Alaska’s Special Areas in accordance with legislative guidelines.
Review proposed timber harvest activities; conduct field inspections; work cooperatively with timber operators and other governmental agencies.
Review development projects (e.g., oil and gas, hard rock mining, hydroelectric) authorized under other agencies’ authorities.
Maintain and update the “Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes.”
Conduct applied research to develop methods and means to minimize impacts of development projects on fish and wildlife resources.
Seek opportunities to improve and protect habitat in cooperation with state and federal agencies, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and others.