Helpful Acronyms to Know

State Agencies:

• ADEC: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
• ADF&G: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
• ADNR: Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Federal Agencies and Designations:

• NMFS: National Marine Fisheries Service (also known as NOAA Fisheries)
• USACE: United States Army Corps of Engineers
• USCG: United States Coast Guard
• USFWS: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
• ESA: Endangered Species Act
• EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
• EFH: Essential Fish Habitat
• NHPA: National Historic Preservation Act
• SHPO: State Historic Preservation Office