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History:
Lake Clark was established as a national monument in December of 1978. In December of 1980 the Alaska National Interest Land Conservation Act (ANILCA) was passed by Congress and signed by President Carter. This legislation set aside more than 50 million acres of land as National Parks and Preserves. Over 104 million acres total were protected as National Parks and Preserves, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, Bureau of Land Management, and National Monuments. Ten new National Park areas were set aside and others expanded for a total of fifteen National Park Service sites in Alaska.
Through this legislation Lake Clark was redesignated as a national park, preserve, and wilderness area. The Lake Clark park complex protects a portion of the Bristol Bay watershed for the perpetuation of the Sockeye salmon fishery. Four of the five biotic communities found in Alaska are within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.
Alaska Natural History Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing understanding and conservation of the natural, cultural and historical resources of Alaska's public lands.Port Alsworth
Brief history on Port Alsworth (formerly known as Tanalian Point) back to the 1890's.
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