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Alaska

1. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Notebook Series
2. Alaska Natural Heritage Program
3. Alaska Volcano Observatory
4. Arctic Circle
5. Building a Magnetic View of Alaska
6. Meeting of Frontiers
7. Mount St Helens
8. State of Alaska Online
9. Water Resources of Alaska
10. Wolf Song of Alaska

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Notebook Series

Highlights animal species native to Alaska, giving details of different strains, life history, food habits, and populations. Hunting behaviours are also outlined where applicable. Information is divided into categories headed big game, marine mammals, small game, birds, furbearers, fish, shellfish, and amphibians and reptiles.
     Author: State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game
     Subjects: alaska, amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, shellfish
     DeweyClass: 590
     Resource type: documents

Alaska Natural Heritage Program

Information on the biodiversity of Alaska. Covers Alaska landscapes, and offers a vascular plant tracking list and a rare plant field guide.
     Author: University of Alaska
     Subjects: alaska, united states natural resources
     DeweyClass: 578
     Resource type: documents, images

Alaska Volcano Observatory

A cooperative program between the US Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical surveys. Information about over 40 active volcanoes in Alaska, with maps and real-time geophysical data.
     Author: US Geological Survey and the University of Alaska
     Subjects: alaska, volcanoes
     DeweyClass: 551.21
     Resource type: documents, reference data

Arctic Circle

The overall goal of Arctic Circle is to stimulate a greater interest in the peoples and environment of the Arctic and Subarctic region. This 'electronic circle' has three interrelated themes: natural resources; history and culture; social equity and environmental justice. Includes information on sustainability, economic development, colonisation, ethnographic portraits, self-determination, cultural identity, a museum, virtual classroom, maps and a discussion group.
     Author: University of Connecticut
     Subjects: alaska, arctic, canadian geography
     DeweyClass: 998
     Resource type: documents, images

Building a Magnetic View of Alaska

Open-file report using a slideshow format to present work completed and methods used to edit and interpret aeromagnetic data in Alaska. Topics include an aeromagnetic history of Alaska, crustal-scale interpretation and instructions on making a magnetic quilt.
     Author: US Geological Survey
     Subjects: alaska, digitisation, geology research
     DeweyClass: 551
     Resource type: images, maps, reference data

Meeting of Frontiers

Documents the exploration and settlement of America, Siberia, and Russia, and the meeting of the Russian-American frontier in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Historical aspects of the frontier are described within sections entitled exploration, colonisation, development, Alaska, frontiers and national identity, and mutual perceptions. Digital collections are also available, providing access to books, serials, manuscripts, maps, and photographs. Information is presented in English and Russian.
     Author: Library of Congress
     Subjects: alaska, international relations, russian history, united states history to 1900
     DeweyClass: 947
     Resource type: documents, images

Mount St Helens

Extensive resources relating to the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens, with over 1500 images and related resources.
     Author: North Dakota University
     Subjects: alaska, volcanoes
     DeweyClass: 551.21
     Resource type: documents, image collection

State of Alaska Online

Offers a range of information pertaining to Alaska, including details of travel and tourism, job opportunities, news, business in Alaska, and legislative and government departments. Online resources are also available on individual Alaskan communities.
     Author: State of Alaska
     Subjects: alaska
     DeweyClass: 917
     Resource type: guide

Water Resources of Alaska

Set of documents with information about Alaska's hydrology for use and management of water resources. Includes published reports, information about current projects, and hydrologic data such as surface water, ground water, water quality, glaciers, water use, and hydrologic data reports.
     Author: US Geological Survey
     Subjects: alaska, hydrology
     DeweyClass: 557
     Resource type: documents

Wolf Song of Alaska

An organisation promoting understanding of the wolf through public education and awareness. Includes information on folklore, identification, relationship with humans, distribution of the grey wolf in North America, Europe and Asia.
     Author: Wolf Song of Alaska, Earthway Network
     Subjects: alaska, folklore, mammals
     DeweyClass: 599.773
     Resource type: documents