Anchorage Soil And Water Conservation District

Anchorage Soil And Water Conservation District is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards. The district focuses on environmental conservation and management, particularly in the areas of invasive species control and native plant restoration in Alaska. Through various federal grant programs, the organization provides services such as strategic planning, surveying, treatment, and restoration of ecosystems affected by invasive species. They also work on developing local native plant nurseries and coordinating efforts among multiple conservation districts and tribal partners in the region.

The district has received several federal grant awards to support its initiatives. A significant portion of their work involves invasive species management, including the development and implementation of the Anchorage Invasive Species Strategic Management Plan. This involves surveying priority areas, implementing strategic outreach, and coordinating the Anchorage Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ANC-CISMA). They have also launched a program to develop small-scale local native plant nurseries in partnership with other soil and water conservation districts and tribal conservation districts. This project aims to grow Alaska native plant species for use in ecological restoration projects throughout Southcentral Alaska. Additionally, the district has undertaken surveys and treatments of invasive plants in areas surrounding the BLM Campbell Tract, with a focus on protecting wild lands from the spread of invasive species. These projects are funded through cooperative agreements with agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service, demonstrating the district's key role in regional conservation efforts.