SEAWEAD - Applying Wildlife Habitat Studies in Southeast Alaska

Our mission is to provide timely, detailed information about Southeast Alaska’s wildlife and habitats in support of resource management and public education.

Our goals are to design and conduct ecological research, inspire and inform cooperative planning and monitoring, and encourage a balance of ecological integrity and human use.

Our strategy is to integrate scientific and natural history information in examining ecological patterns and processes, and present our findings in broadly accessible formats.

Since spring 1999, we have been researching humpback whale, brown bear and human patterns of use in northern Southeast Alaska. We also provide technical support for affiliated organizations (including GIS and web page development).

Our emphasis on communication and public outreach stems from a conviction that good decision making is born of an informed and engaged public. We work with government agencies, local businesses, interest groups and communities in an effort to make cooperative stewardship a reality.