The Department of Agriculture Thursday announced a new Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy. The strategy seeks to support a diverse economy, enhance community resilience, and conserve natural resources. Through this strategy, USDA will consult with Tribes and Alaska Native corporations, and engage partners and communities in a collaborative process. USDA will invest approximately $25 million in financial and technical resources in sustainable opportunities for economic growth and community well-being and identify priorities for future investments. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed leaders of multiple USDA agencies, including the Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development, to consult with Tribes and work together to identify priorities for investment. Vilsack says, “This approach will help us chart the path to long-term economic opportunities that are sustainable,” for the region. USDA’s actions are intended to support local economies and preserve Alaska’s expansive old growth temperate rainforest, a resource that is increasingly rare globally.
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