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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has shown travel can inspire stewardship. Voyages through the #Tongass connect guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, turning awe into action. Every trip supports lasting conservation. #TongassConservation
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has shown travel can inspire stewardship. Voyages through the #Tongass connect guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, turning awe into action. Every trip supports lasting conservation. #TongassConservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
In Alaska, the #WinterSolstice reminds us that every sunrise is a gift. Honoring light means honoring ecosystems and the traditions tied to them. #Conservation preserves these rhythms for generations. #WildLegacy
adn.com
Opinion: In honor of winter solstice, shining a little light on light
From frozen bonfires to quantum physics, why light still matters to our hopes, our science and our long Alaska winters.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
For over 40 years, The Boat Company has turned travel into stewardship. Each voyage through the Tongass connects guests to wildlife and ancient forests, while supporting habitat restoration, conservation, and a legacy that lasts for generations. Here’s to a wild, thriving New Year! #TheBoatCompany
For over 40 years, The Boat Company has turned travel into stewardship. Each voyage through the Tongass connects guests to wildlife and ancient forests, while supporting habitat restoration, conservation, and a legacy that lasts for generations. Here’s to a wild, thriving New Year!

#TheBoatCompany
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
This holiday season, we celebrate wild places that inspire wonder and stewardship. Every voyage with The Boat Company connects guests to the Tongass, supporting conservation, restoration, and a legacy that lasts for generations. Happy Holidays, everyone! #TheBoatCompany #TongassConservation
This holiday season, we celebrate wild places that inspire wonder and stewardship. 

Every voyage with The Boat Company connects guests to the Tongass, supporting conservation, restoration, and a legacy that lasts for generations.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

#TheBoatCompany #TongassConservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
#TheBoatCompany proves travel can be stewardship, not just sightseeing. Voyages through the #Tongass connect guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, while supporting habitat restoration, advocacy, and lasting conservation. #TongassConservation
#TheBoatCompany proves travel can be stewardship, not just sightseeing. Voyages through the #Tongass connect guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, while supporting habitat restoration, advocacy, and lasting conservation. #TongassConservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
As conservation groups rally to defend the #RoadlessRule, Sen. Daines pushes for repeal, threatening Alaska’s forests. These lands sustain salmon, wildlife, and communities. #Stewardship means protecting them now. #ProtectTheTongass
flatheadbeacon.com
As Conservation Groups Rally Support for Roadless Rule, Sen. Daines Pushes for Repeal - Flathead Beacon
Despite a growing chorus of conservation advocates calling on Montana’s congressional delegates to defend roadless wildlands through permanent protections, a bill to do so seems unlikely to advance without Republican support, including that of U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. A Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee on which Daines serves held a hearing Dec. 2 to […]
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
#TheBoatCompany has spent decades turning travel into stewardship. Every voyage through the Tongass connects guests to wild Alaska and funds real conservation, from stream restoration to habitat protection. Adventure with purpose. #SustainableTourism
#TheBoatCompany has spent decades turning travel into stewardship. Every voyage through the Tongass connects guests to wild Alaska and funds real conservation, from stream restoration to habitat protection. Adventure with purpose. #SustainableTourism
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The #Tongass rivers and forests fuel our economy, culture, and way of life. Once salmon habitat is cut, it doesn’t come back. Protect the real value: wild fish, clean water, and resilient communities. #ProtectTheTongass
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Our Tongass cruises do more than show scenery; they create stewards. Guests see salmon, bears, and ancient forests firsthand, while every trip supports restoration, advocacy, and habitat protection. #TheBoatCompany
Our Tongass cruises do more than show scenery; they create stewards. Guests see salmon, bears, and ancient forests firsthand, while every trip supports restoration, advocacy, and habitat protection. #TheBoatCompany
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Lake Clark National Park faces new mining threats in the Johnson Tract. Roads, helicopters, and industrial activity could scar salmon streams and bear habitat. Protecting this wild, sacred place is about preserving it for wildlife and future generations. #Conservation
Lake Clark National Park faces new mining threats in the Johnson Tract. Roads, helicopters, and industrial activity could scar salmon streams and bear habitat. Protecting this wild, sacred place is about preserving it for wildlife and future generations. #Conservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
For 40+ years, The Boat Company has proven that travel can be stewardship. Each voyage through the Tongass connects guests to Alaska’s wild heart while funding conservation and restoration. Adventure that gives back becomes a legacy. #SustainableTravel
For 40+ years, The Boat Company has proven that travel can be stewardship. Each voyage through the Tongass connects guests to Alaska’s wild heart while funding conservation and restoration. Adventure that gives back becomes a legacy. #SustainableTravel
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Alaska’s tourism boom must balance growth with preservation. The goal isn’t just more visitors; it’s protecting what makes this place extraordinary. Sustainable travel keeps wilderness, culture, and community thriving for generations. #AlaskaTourism
travelandtourworld.com
Alaska Tourism: Why the Last Frontier is Set to Transform Travel & Economy in the United States - Travel And Tour World
Discover how Alaska’s booming tourism supports jobs, drives sustainable travel and benefits remote communities across the Last Frontier.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has connected guests to the #Tongass, turning awe into action. As a nonprofit, we’ve reinvested $30M+ in restoration, advocacy & preservation—ensuring this wild place endures for generations. #TongassConservation
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has connected guests to the #Tongass, turning awe into action. As a nonprofit, we’ve reinvested $30M+ in restoration, advocacy & preservation—ensuring this wild place endures for generations. #TongassConservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Alaska seafood fuels $15B+ in U.S. economic activity, supports 81K+ jobs, and provides nearly 5B lbs of wild seafood yearly. Choosing Alaska seafood means supporting American jobs, #sustainability, and nutrition. #AlaskaSeafood
alaskabeacon.com
For America’s economy and health, Alaska seafood is the answer | Alaska Beacon
As food prices rise and federal leaders revisit trade and nutrition policies, one solution has quietly been working for decades: Alaska’s commercial seafood industry.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has done more to connect people to the Tongass, turning awe into action. Over $30M reinvested in restoration and advocacy ensures this wild place thrives for generations.
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has done more to connect people to the Tongass, turning awe into action. Over $30M reinvested in restoration and advocacy ensures this wild place thrives for generations.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Seaweed Farming offers a sustainable win for climate, oceans, and food security. It absorbs carbon, creates marine habitats, and boosts local economies—proof that conservation and innovation can thrive together. #SustainableAquaculture
worldwildlife.org
Seaweed farmers changing the world
Follow the lives of three seaweed farmers working to restore oceans, fight climate change, and uplift coastal communities through their farms.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
For 40+ years, The Boat Company has turned exploration into stewardship. As the only nonprofit cruise in Southeast Alaska, every voyage funds restoration, habitat protection & advocacy for the Tongass. Travel should give back more than it takes.
For 40+ years, The Boat Company has turned exploration into stewardship. As the only nonprofit cruise in Southeast Alaska, every voyage funds restoration, habitat protection & advocacy for the Tongass. Travel should give back more than it takes.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The federal shutdown threatens the science behind Alaska’s fisheries. With key researchers furloughed, 2026 catch limits hang in the balance. Stewardship can’t pause; science must guide every season. @yjrosen.bsky.social
alaskabeacon.com
Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska | Alaska Beacon
A prolonged shutdown could limit the ability to get adequate information in time to set the 2026 groundfish harvest levels.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Each voyage is a call to stewardship. Through fjords, forests, and salmon rivers, we help guests see and protect the Tongass. When the fight for the wild becomes personal, we all win.🌲 #TheBoatCompany
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Alaska’s pollock fishery fuels both economy and heritage—supporting 16,800 jobs and $2.5B in output. Its ripple effect sustains communities and supply chains statewide. Protecting it means securing Alaska’s future. #AlaskaFisheries
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
For 45 years, The Boat Company has done more than cruise—it connects people to the wild and leads conservation by example. Guests witness whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, turning spectators into stewards. #TheBoatCompany #ConservationTravel #LegacyStewardship
For 45 years, The Boat Company has done more than cruise—it connects people to the wild and leads conservation by example. Guests witness whales, salmon, bears, and ancient forests, turning spectators into stewards. #TheBoatCompany #ConservationTravel #LegacyStewardship
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Over 99% of public comments oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule. This isn’t a whisper—it’s a roar. When Americans speak this clearly, our leaders need to listen and protect our wildest forests. #RoadlessRule
outdoorlife.com
More Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New Analysis
A public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Sometimes you need first-hand experience to truly understand a problem. Polar climate scientist Alexandra Jahn has been studying Alaska’s Arctic sea ice for over a decade, but spending time on the ice with people who rely on it for their way of life offered her a new perspective.
alaskabeacon.com
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data | Alaska Beacon
As a polar climate scientist, I have focused on Arctic sea ice for over a decade. But spending time on the ice with people who rely on it for their way of life provides a different perspective.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
When you're passionate about outdoor recreation, nature conservation isn't just a good cause: it's about preserving a legacy and ensuring that future generations will get to enjoy the same land, water, and wildlife that you have.
usatoday.com
Hunters and anglers plan ahead to leave a legacy for wildlife conservation
Hunters and anglers are increasingly setting up legacy gifts to wildlife conservation organizations to preserve habitats for future generations.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
At The Boat Company, conservation is about connection. For 40+ years, we’ve guided guests through the Tongass and reinvested $30M in restoration, preservation & advocacy. Every voyage helps protect this wild legacy.
At The Boat Company, conservation is about connection. For 40+ years, we’ve guided guests through the Tongass and reinvested $30M in restoration, preservation & advocacy. Every voyage helps protect this wild legacy.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Ocean Conservancy is spotlighting the ocean’s role in climate action at NYC Climate Week, pushing ocean-based solutions ahead of COP30. At The Boat Company, we share this mission in conservation to protect wild places for future generations.
deeperblue.com
Ocean Conservancy To Highlight The Ocean's Role At NYC Climate Week - DeeperBlue.com
The Ocean Conservancy is set to highlight the critical role of the ocean in combating climate change during New York City Climate Week.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The Boat Company has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the Tongass. Every voyage connects guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient trees, turning awe into action, with over $30M invested in preservation and advocacy.
The Boat Company has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the Tongass. Every voyage connects guests to whales, salmon, bears, and ancient trees, turning awe into action, with over $30M invested in preservation and advocacy.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Fat Bear Week celebrates the Tongass’s brown bears and the ecosystems they anchor. Thriving wildlife draws attention, funding, and visitors—showing that when animals thrive, so does conservation.
travelandtourworld.com
Fat Bear Week: A Fun and Unique Event Celebrating Alaskan Brown Bears, Impacting Tourism and Global Interest in Wildlife Conservation
Fat Bear Week brings attention to Katmai National Park’s brown bears. This annual event is a unique tourism draw, connecting nature lovers worldwide.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
The Tongass has no guarantees except the ones we fight for. Honored that we hosted PetaPixel aboard the Liseron for "No Guarantees." Every frame shows what's at stake: wild Alaska worth protecting.
petapixel.com
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making PetaPixel's Documentary Film 'No Guarantees'
In August, the PetaPixel team journeyed to Alaska to make a documentary about fly fishing, photography, and fatherhood.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has connected guests to the #Tongass wildlife and forests, inspiring lasting conservation. $30M+ invested ensures this wild legacy thrives for generations. #TongassConservation #Alaska
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has connected guests to the #Tongass wildlife and forests, inspiring lasting conservation. $30M+ invested ensures this wild legacy thrives for generations. #TongassConservation #Alaska
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The Trump admin’s push to repeal the #RoadlessRule threatens 45M acres of Tongass, home to ancient trees, wildlife, and vital ecosystems. The Boat Company has fought for 45 years to keep these forests intact—for nature and future generations. #Conservation
earthjustice.org
Trump Administration Attempt to Repeal Roadless Rule Met With Widespread Opposition
Agriculture Department initiates process targeting bedrock conservation policy that protects 45 million acres of national forests
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the #Tongass. As the only nonprofit cruise line here, we’ve reinvested $30M+ in conservation. Sail with us and help protect this wild legacy. #TongassConservation
For 40+ years, #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line. We’re stewards of the #Tongass. As the only nonprofit cruise line here, we’ve reinvested $30M+ in conservation. Sail with us and help protect this wild legacy. #TongassConservation
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
200+ top #wildlife photographers donated limited-edition prints to benefit Conservation International. Art that moves people funds real #conservation: forests, oceans, communities. Buy a print, bring a story home. #WildlifePhotography
digitalcameraworld.com
More than 200 leading photographers offer images of hope to support global conservation
Limited-edition prints from world-renowned wildlife photographers raise funds for Conservation International
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
As kelp aquaculture operations continue to expand around Alaska, researchers are looking for solutions to ensure kelp farming and spawning herring can comfortably coexist. #Alaska #OceanConservancy
seafoodsource.com
Alaskan research outlines methods to deter Pacific herring from spawning on kelp farms
Researchers have outlined strategies to prevent Pacific herring from spawning and laying eggs on Alaskan farmed kelp.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Following a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, a team of Tlingit forestry workers are demolishing culverts left by loggers in the #Tongass national forest. They aim to restore streams, salmon runs, and reconnect with their cultural history. #ProtectTheTongass
theguardian.com
Fire in the hole: the Indigenous crews blasting the Alaskan rainforest to save it
After a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, Tlingit crew members are demolishing culverts to restore streams, salmon runs and cultural history deep in the Tongass national forest
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
For 40+ years #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line—guardians of the Tongass’ 17M acres. We’ve invested $30M+ in conservation. Protecting this wild heart takes experience, advocacy, and your voice.
For 40+ years #TheBoatCompany has been more than a cruise line—guardians of the Tongass’ 17M acres. We’ve invested $30M+ in conservation. Protecting this wild heart takes experience, advocacy, and your voice.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
BP left scars on Alaska’s North Slope—abandoned wells and toxic sites harming land, water, and Indigenous communities. Cleanup is overdue. We need accountability, Indigenous leadership, and lasting stewardship. #AlaskaConservation
alaskabeacon.com
BP tasked with cleaning up old drill sites on Alaska’s North Slope | Alaska Beacon
BP no longer produces oil in Alaska, but it is responsible for the sites because of its ties to companies that explored there.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Bottom trawling crushes seafloors, kills king salmon, halibut, crab & more, wiping out fisheries Alaskans have relied on for generations. 74% of Alaskans want it banned. Our leaders must act now to protect these waters so future generations can fish them too. #Conservation #Alaska
alaska-native-news.com
Alaskans to Rep. Begich: banning bottom trawling should be a top priority - Alaska Native News
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA— In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Alaskans, most named banning bottom trawling as their top priority when it comes to federal fisheries management in Alaska. Trawlers’ bycatch of non-target species like king salmon, chum salmon, halibut, crab and herring has emerged as a hot button issue in Alaska, with 74% of […]
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The hush of old-growth, the rush of clear streams: 45M acres of wild forest could be opened to roads & logging. You can’t replant a 500-year-old cedar. Tell your governor: keep the #RoadlessRule. Once our forests are gone, they’re gone forever. #ProtectOurForests
environmentamerica.org
Defend our wild forests
America’s wild forests are places where people are free to hunt, climb and hike, and animals and plants can flourish. But there’s a plan in motion that could change these forests forever.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
At #TheBoatCompany, conservation is a living legacy. As the only nonprofit cruise line focused on protecting Southeast Alaska’s #Tongass, we blend sustainable tourism w/ respect for local heritage, ensuring wild beauty thrives for generations. #EcoTourism
At #TheBoatCompany, conservation is a living legacy. As the only nonprofit cruise line focused on protecting Southeast Alaska’s #Tongass, we blend sustainable tourism w/ respect for local heritage, ensuring wild beauty thrives for generations. #EcoTourism
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
For over 100 years, bipartisan efforts protected #PublicLands for beauty, recreation & clean water. 59M acres face development threats, jeopardizing ecosystems & towns reliant on these lands. Protecting nature means investing in communities. #EcoAlaska
reuters.com
Eroding protections for public lands
Trump policies reshape the role of federally owned land, against the tide of U.S. public opinion
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The #Tongass isn’t a renewable resource. That’s why #TheBoatCompany has spent 45+ years fighting to protect it. Timber threatens more than trees—it risks the fisheries, cultures, and wildness that define #SoutheastAlaska. #Conservationism
theashlandchronicle.com
Alaska’s Tongass, The World’s Largest Temperate Rainforest & Sanctuary For Wildlife Now Threatened By Trump Policy | The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon
Tongass National Forest in Alaska. ANGELA MA / USDA
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
In the #Tongass, conservation and culture are inseparable. Southeast communities lead with Indigenous knowledge and forest #stewardship, building a sustainable future and honoring legacy. This is stewardship in action, right now. #TongassFuture
juneauempire.com
Threads of the Tongass: Building a sustainable future | Juneau Empire
“These students can look back and say, ‘I helped build that. I was a contributor.’”
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Each season, guests are immersed in #SoutheastAlaska. That first-hand connection sparks real conservation action: funding protections, shaping policy, nudging communities. True #stewardship starts with experience. #EcoTourism #TheBoatCompany
Each season, guests are immersed in #SoutheastAlaska. That first-hand connection sparks real conservation action: funding protections, shaping policy, nudging communities. True #stewardship starts with experience. #EcoTourism #TheBoatCompany
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The Western Arctic, home to birds, bears, caribou, and Indigenous cultures, faces drilling on 82% of NPR‑A. That threatens habitat and subsistence lifeways. We must defend this #legacy, choosing #nature and #heritage over short‑term gain. #Alaska
defenders.org
Speak Up for Threatened Special Arctic Wildlife Habitat
New Development Endangering the Western Arctic I’ve been fortunate to visit the western Arctic numerous times during my con
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Policy isn’t just words—it shapes our communities and wild places. We’re fighting for the Tongass by backing protections, sustainable practices, and Indigenous stewardship. Conservation needs action, on deck and in D.C. #ProtectTheTongass #EnvironmentalPolicy #TheBoatCompany
Policy isn’t just words—it shapes our communities and wild places. We’re fighting for the Tongass by backing protections, sustainable practices, and Indigenous stewardship. Conservation needs action, on deck and in D.C. #ProtectTheTongass #EnvironmentalPolicy #TheBoatCompany
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Fuel savings in fishing aren’t from new engines, they’re from lighter nets and smarter rigging. Real change comes from listening and investing in proven, crew-tested tools. #SustainableFisheries #Conservation
nationalfisherman.com
How smarter trawl gear could cut fuel use and bycatch
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
45+ years of guiding people through #SoutheastAlaskas wild heart isn’t just a trip—it’s a call to protect. When you live in the #Tongass, you defend it. #Conservation is our purpose, and we’ll keep sharing its story. #ProtectTheTongass
45+ years of guiding people through #SoutheastAlaskas wild heart isn’t just a trip—it’s a call to protect. When you live in the #Tongass, you defend it. #Conservation is our purpose, and we’ll keep sharing its story. #ProtectTheTongass
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
The Tongass = forest, food security, tradition, identity. Repealing the #RoadlessRule risks decades of recovery & silences those who live here. True leadership listens to #AlaskaNative voices and acts. #ProtectTheTongass #LandStewardship #IndigenousVoices
adn.com
Trump administration moves to rescind Roadless Rule, potentially setting stage for expanded harvests in Tongass National Forest
Conservation groups and some Alaska village leaders said the move would hurt subsistence foods and remove climate safeguards.
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hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social @hunterhmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Rolling back Roadless protections puts millions of acres of old-growth at risk, undoing years of recovery and threatening food security, climate resilience, and #Indigenous lifeways. The #Tongass belongs to all who depend on it. #Conservation
earthjustice.org
Tongass Defenders Blast the Trump Administration’s Rollback of Roadless Rule Protections on America’s Largest Forest
Allowing logging and roadbuilding on now protected lands in the Tongass National Forest is a deeply unpopular action that poses grave harm to the forest
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