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Dowitchers have nearly a thousand mile-nesting range, from the Y-K Delta to Utqiaġvik. Kotzebue is of particular interest to the researchers because it hosts two distinct bird populations. Bathrick says little is known about the groups.

The Northwest Arctic and North Slope boroughs passed a joint resolution earlier this month supporting the Ambler Road Project. If completed, the road would span more than 211 miles, from the Dalton Highway west to a mining region just south of the Brooks Range.But many residents of the Northwest Arctic say their voices are not being heard.

“It's the true meaning of what the Iditarod stands for,” said Sue Evans, a descendant of a musher who was part of the historic effort.

The official focus of the parade was the commemoration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. But critics say the president is using the military show of force to push a political agenda.

Also looming over the meeting are President Trump's inflammatory threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over Greenland.