Lisa Murkowski: “I propose that management of the harvestable portion of the Tongass be returned to its original stewards--Alaska…”

The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it,

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

In rural Alaska, you have to improvise. That’s why I’m always interested in innovations that help our communities adapt to the realities on the ground.

Environmental DNA is an innovative, cost-effective tool that will give our scientists a clearer picture of our fisheries while expanding survey coverage and reducing costs. This legislation is the product of extensive collaboration with…