Sitka Conservation Society

Our Work:

        Sitka Conservation Society (SCS) has been working to protect the temperate rainforest of southeast Alaska and Sitka’s quality of life since 1967. We are based in the small coastal town of Sitka, Alaska, located on the west coast of Baranof Island in the heart of the Tongass, the nation’s largest National Forest.  View map of the Tongass.

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  • Living with the Land:  Seaweed Harvest

    Living with the Land: Seaweed Harvest

    “Living with the land” means having knowledge and familiarity with the natural environment that surrounds you.  Part of that knowledge is knowing what are the edible plants in the environment and when they are ready for harvest.  On the outer coast of Alaska in the Tongass National Forest, that also means knowing what seaweeds are [...]

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  • Energy Star Rebate Program Makes Dent in Electric Consumption

    Energy Star Rebate Program Makes Dent in Electric Consumption

        The Energy Star Rebate Program kicked off in late February and provided electric users with the opportunity to upgrade to an Energy Star appliance and receive a rebate ranging from $165-$1,500. The program was well received by residents in the first few months and is already showing great potential to make a dent [...]

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  • Celebrating a Year of Fish to Schools

    Celebrating a Year of Fish to Schools

    The Sitka Conservation Society’s Fish to School Program has nearly completed its first full school year with raving reviews, community support, and strong partnerships. These local fish lunches are served as a hot lunch option through the school lunch program. Lunches are available to all students, totaling about 700 students with about half of those [...]

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  • Living with the Land:  Seaweed Harvest
  • Energy Star Rebate Program Makes Dent in Electric Consumption
  • Celebrating a Year of Fish to Schools
  • “Calvin” Cave
  • Students share their research with the community