The Alaska Current is a warm-water eddie current resulting from the northward diversion of a portion of the North Pacific Current when that current meets the west coast of the North American continent. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is a continent in the northern hemisphere bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the...
LCC is currently focused on the Kensington mine, which threatens the waters of Lynn Canal with a toxic mixing zone.
Special emphasis is given to conserving Alaska's birds, wildlife and wilderness and protecting the arctic environment using sound science and common sense.
Of special concern to Alaska staff are the national parks, national wildlife refuges, wild and scenic rivers, national forest wilderness, and offshore oil and gas exploration.
Feeds |
Contact