Announcement Archives

Ask an Alaskan 

May 30, 2010

Ever wonder what conservation in Alaska really means?  Here’s your opportunity to ask an Alaskan! Submit your question now to: askanalaskan@alaskaconservation.org!

Obama Administration Suspends Drilling in Alaska’s Arctic 

May 27, 2010

In the wake of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill, President Obama ordered a 6-month moratorium on new permits for deepwater oil and gas wells. The decision suspends planned exploration in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas off the coast of Alaska. Making the announcement in a press conference this week, he also expressed frustration with BP, and expressed that the US government has made every effort possible to address the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.  Mr. Obama said further moves will be made to strengthen oversight of the drilling industry and enhance safety as a commission he is appointing opens its own six-month inquiry. The commission will be led by former Senator Bob Graham, Democrat of Florida, and William K. Reilly, who was administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under the first President Bush. Read more about the announcement at the Anchorage Daily News online.

Waterkeeper Alliance Aids in Aftermath of BP Oil Spill 

May 7, 2010

Waterkeeper Alliance (WKA) has deployed five member organizations (Gulf Coast WKO’s), similar to ACF grantees Prince William Soundkeeper and Cook Inletkeeper, to the front lines of the BP oil spill zone.  These organizations are sharing their expertise on oil spills by helping local fishermen understand the impact of the chemicals being used in the clean up, setting up communication centers in the region and more. For more information or to make a donation, visit the saveourgulf.org website.  

ACF Welcomes the 2010 Interns! 

May 7, 2010

ACF’s annual Conservation Internship Program (CIP) kicks off in June with the arrival of 26 new interns hailing from Honduras to Alaska and every place in between. More »