February 17, 2011
What do an Athabascan artist, a non-hunter appointed to the Alaska Board of Game, the teenage creator of a statewide energy campaign, and a National Geographic photographer have in common? A passion for Alaska — and a Conservation Achievement Award!
If you know someone, like these past winners, who works tirelessly to protect Alaska’s magnificence, don’t miss this opportunity to ensure that his/her contributions are recognized. Nominate them for an Alaska Conservation Foundation Conservation Achievement Award today! Â
Each year through its Conservation Achievement Awards, ACF selects and honors individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to preserve Alaska. Awards are made in a range of categories: Outstanding Professional Contributions; Outstanding Volunteer Contributions; Young Environmental Activists; Outstanding Achievements by a Conservation Organization; Excellence in Environmental Education; Excellence in Still Photography, Film or Video; and Outstanding Achievements by an Alaska Native Organization or Individual.
It’s easy to make a nomination. Simply download the form at: alaskaconservation.org/achievement-awards and tell us about your candidate. Candidates from across Alaska and out-of-state will be considered. Don’t delay, nominations are due to ACF by March 31st!
February 16, 2011
Join the Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) for a free teleconference discussion on mercury pollution in Alaska.  Learn about local and global sources of mercury pollution in Alaska, health effects and global actions to reduce mercury exposure. Presenters include Dr. Kendra Zamzow, PhD, of the Center for Science in Public Participation, Dr. Alan H. Lockwood, MD, of University at Buffalo, and Sarah Petras, MPH of Alaska Community Action on Toxics.
Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that has been linked to a range of adverse health effects including learning and developmental disorders, cardiovascular disease, and immune suppression. The primary sources of mercury pollution in Alaska are emissions from coal-fired power plants in Asia that travel to Alaska via air and ocean currents. Mercury accumulates in fish, wildlife and people. Humans are primarily exposed through consumption of mercury-contaminated fish and other seafood. The development of proposed coal mines in Alaska will lead to increased export of Alaskan coal to Asia, which will in turn increase mercury pollution here at home. To learn even more, check out ACAT’s new report: Coal Ash in Alaska: Our Health, Our Right to Know (PDF).
To join this free call, please RSVP to ACAT at diana@akaction.org or call (907) 222-7714.Â
February 4, 2011
Join Alaskans working to protect Bristol Bay Fisheries at a free screening of the film “Red Gold” on Tuesday, February 22nd at 5:30-7:30 pm at the Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway in Fairbanks. Former Senate President Rick Halford and others will provide an update on recent work being done to protect the Bristol Bay watershed along with a Q&A period. A screening of the documentary “Red Gold” will follow and a drawing for door prizes will be held. For more information contact (907) 244-1169.
February 1, 2011
ACF is pleased to announce new matching gifts program search functionality is available on its website. Search here to see if your employer has a matching gift program that contributes to conservation organizations and learn how you can double your impact in Alaska!
