Alaska, the largest state, covers approximately 663,300 square miles and accounts for 18 percent of the total area of the United States. Spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, Alaska’s diverse landscape includes a wide range of climates, from temperate rainforests to arctic tundra, and hosts various threatened and endangered species facing dramatic impacts from severe weather events. Alaska is also home to several DOD installations that support key National Defense Strategy priorities through the 2024 Arctic Defense Strategy, including the largest combined range complex in the world. DOD missions in Alaska face increased development pressures and must also adapt to rapidly changing environmental conditions, such as permafrost thaw and resulting habitat transitions. These changes not only require missions to adapt, but also impact culturally and economically significant species. In response to these challenges, the REPI Program is collaborating with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, local government agencies, federal agencies, Alaska Native corporations, and NGOs. Together they are working to implement wildfire resilience, restore and maintain species habitat, and promote compatible land development, while also supporting the sustainable use of Alaska’s diverse resources and the continuation of the Alaskan way of life.
Read more about REPI projects in Guam in the REPI Alaska Fact Sheet!