Army engineers partner for 25 years with federal biologists to study duck nesting ecology in Alaska [Image 4 of 7]

NORTH POLE, AK, UNITED STATES

05.14.2019

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District

Justin Kerwin, senior park ranger, holds a common goldeneye hen at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project in North Pole, Alaska. Staff with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District work with members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to document the birds’ nesting habits in 150 boxes, including 26 on USACE-managed grounds. Park rangers promote public safety and compliance with federal regulations, while conducting wildlife habitat enhancements. They also participate in public outreach to inform and educate people about USACE programs, projects and activities. (U.S. Army photo)

• Date Taken: 05.14.2019
• Date Posted: 08.24.2022 12:53
• Photo ID: 7384651
• VIRIN: 190530-A-A1410-1001
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 5.62 MB
• Location: NORTH POLE, AK, US