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    Conservation
    Wetlands are surveyed by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust. (Photo provided by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust)
    Land trust preserves acreage for public use
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 8:30 am

    The move will conserve moose habitat and increase local hunting and fishing access.

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    The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation helped a Nikiski resident dispose of over 43 tons of contaminated soil after a home heating oil spill in November<ins> 2025</ins>. DEC on Friday launched a program to help eligible homeowners cover cleanup costs relating to home heating oil spills. Photo courtesy of the Department of Environmental Conservation
    State launches home heating oil spill cleanup program
    By Chloe Anderson • January 12, 2026 2:30 am

    The Department of Environmental Conservation formally announced the program statewide on Friday.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council approves conservation property acquisition
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Homer City Council passed a resolution at their last regular meeting on Nov. 24 approving the acquisition and conservation…

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    The Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    Opinion: Roadless Rule reversal threatens Alaska’s economy, culture...
    By Ariel E. Hasse-Zamudio • September 11, 2025 2:30 am

    In 2001 America recognized the environmental, economic and cultural significance of over 58 million acres at the heart of our…

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    A researcher points out fragments of elodea found in the upper stretches of Crescent Creek caught on tree branches and down logs. (Emily Heale/Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association)
    Local conservation district feels impacts of federal funding...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Moves by the Trump administration earlier this year to freeze federal grants, loans and aid and to slash workers across…

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    Rika Mouw testifies in opposition to an ordinance that would have rezoned a wetlands parcel during the Homer City Council meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.
    Council shuts down wetlands rezone
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The community opposed Ordinance 25-27, which would have rezoned a rural residential parcel to the East End Mixed Use district.

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    Wetlands are surveyed by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust. (Photo provided by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust)
    Hope, strength and togetherness through conservation
    By Carson Chambers • March 13, 2025 2:30 am

    Back in 1990, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust was a brand-new nonprofit in a sea of many new and budding nonprofits…

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    Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve logo. Photo courtesy of KBNERR
    Research reserve seeks community council applicants
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Applications are currently being accepted for appointments starting this spring.

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    Could an unnecessary gold mine drive Cook Inlet belugas extinct?
    Could an unnecessary gold mine drive Cook Inlet...
    By Cooper Freeman • October 17, 2024 2:30 am

    Along the pristine west side of lower Cook Inlet lies Tuxedni Bay, the only known winter feeding ground for the…

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    Conservation Corner: The ideal time to test your...
    By Emily MacDonald • September 26, 2024 1:30 am

    As the growing season winds down, now is the time to test your soil

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    Conservation Corner: Discover the cover
    By Emily MacDonald • August 15, 2024 1:30 am

    Ways to build healthier garden soils with minimal effort

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    Land trust wraps up Cooper Landing project with...
    By Emilie Springer • April 3, 2024 1:30 am

    Kachemak Heritage Land Trust has protected 209.033 acres within the Kenai River watershed since 2020

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    Conservation Corner: High (and Low) Tunnels
    By Emily MacDonald • February 21, 2024 1:30 am

    In Alaska, growing a vegetable garden can be tricky. Our winters are long, and the summer tends to be cool…

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