Wildlife & Land Management

Coordinating subsistence harvest of northern fur seals in partnership with NOAA, including rookery viewing management and harvest observation coordination. Fur seal management is central to the cultural, nutritional, and economic life of St. Paul Island and reflects ACSPI's role as steward of one of the world's largest fur seal rookeries.

Community members trained and credentialed through the ISN Observer and Admin courses to serve as environmental monitors, data collectors, and knowledge holders. The ISN platform supports integration of Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge with scientific data to fill critical gaps in natural resource management and decision-making. Sentinels and Guardians are formally recognized under a 2025 AFN Resolution as essential services to their communities.

Removal of plastic, chemical and other environmental pollutants before they enter sensitive ecosystems and industrial areas.