Alaska Conservation Foundation

Alaska Native Fund Letters of Inquiry due July 15th

jenni_pollard — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:29 +0000

The Alaska Native Fund was launched in 2011 by Alaska Conservation Foundation in partnership with an Alaska Native Fund Steering Committee. The Fund is designed to advance Alaska Native priorities for protecting the land, water, and wildlife integral to their way of life. In 2012, the Alaska Native Fund will grant up to $125,000 for projects that address food security, renewable energy and energy conservation, links between environmental and human health, climate change, and sustainable economic development.

Initial Letters of Inquiry will be due July 15, 2012. Click here for grant guidelines and additional information.

ACF recruiting for database specialist. Apply now!

jenni_pollard — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:41:06 +0000

Alaska Conservation Foundation has recently transformed its donation (and grant) management system by implementing a Salesforce database. The Development Database Specialist is responsible for administrative oversight of the database while performing critical support to the organization’s philanthropic efforts by using it to process donations and thank you letters, conduct weekly financial closings, and provide reports and analysis.

Learn more or apply now.

AK First Lady visits Keet for local fish lunch

jenni_pollard — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:20:07 +0000

Alaska First Lady Sandy Parnell was in Sitka on Wednesday to honor a program that offers local fish lunches to students. The Fish to Schools Program grew out of a health summit in Sitka two years ago when someone suggested serving local fish in school cafeterias.

The project is led by the Sitka Conservation Society and NANA Management, which handles the school lunch program for the Sitka School District.

Fish to Schools was named the best farm-to-school program in the state for this school year.

Watch the video of her visit now.

Alaska’s Earth Month Events – April

jenni_pollard — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:01:18 +0000

Did you know 1 in 7 people lack access to clean drinking water? Clean water is at risk around the world and in Alaska.

Throughout April, Aveda salons around the country are celebrating their annual Earth Month Campaign – an effort to raise money for and awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s clean water. ACF is the local partner for this effort and 100% of the funds raised by Alaska’s Aveda salons through their events will be used to support local efforts to protect Alaska’s unparalleled clean water.

We hope you’ll join us at one of the events happening around Alaska this month! Check back for updates about these or other events.

Fairbanks

$1 Donated per Salon Service
When: Throughout the month of April
Where: Elements Salon in Fairbanks
What: Elements is donating $1.00 of every salon service provided this month.
First Friday
When: April 6th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Elements Salon in Fairbanks
What: This fun and free evening will feature local artists, creative looks by stylists, a product basket giveaway, and more.
Cut-a-Thon for Clean Water
When: April 22nd, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Where: Elements Salon in Fairbanks
What: $25 for haircuts, $10 for brow waxing, $10 for 15-minute chair massages and more!

Anchorage

Fashion for the Earth
When: April 21st, 7:00 pm
Where: Core Pilates Studio, Anchorage (hosted by Meg Allen Salon & Spa and Core Pilates)
What: Join them for drinks, appetizers and recycled fashion show.
HAIR 2O
When: April 25th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Taproot in Anchorage
What: Halo Salon hosts a multi-faceted hair show featuring Pulse Dance Company, and silent auction in support of clean water.
Walk for Water
When: April 29th
What: Join Darae’s Salon & Spa for their annual “Walk for Water” along the coastal trail. Contact the salon for more details.

Learn more about Aveda’s Earth Month Campaign and their commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

How a Grassroots Rebellion Won the Nation’s Biggest Climate Victory

jenni_pollard — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:08:47 +0000

Check out this article explaning how US conservationists prevented over 160 coal fired power plants from being constructed, which would have increased US carbon pollution by 9.5%. ACF and our partners in Alaska are joining in by helping to keep Alaska’s coal in the ground and our air clean.

Apply for Potlatch Fund’s Community Building grant – deadline April 13th

jenni_pollard — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:09:45 +0000

2012 marks eight years of Potlatch Fund’s Community Building grant program. These grants promote community organizing, community building, and community celebration. They work to impart values, histories, and knowledge to the next generation.

Download the application form here. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 13th.

2012 Wild and Scenic Film Festival Debuts – April 26

jenni_pollard — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:44:58 +0000

Step out of Winter’s darkness and into Spring with the debut of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, one of the largest environmental traveling film festivals in North America! Get inspired and ready for summer action with award-winning films that explore how community leaders and average citizens are working together to solve community issues. Experience the adrenaline of trekking across the globe or skiing in the backcountry, and celebrate the many splendors of the natural and wild world.

Details:

Date: April 26, 2012
Time: 6-10 pm (Opening reception begins at 6)
Place: Historic Train Depot in downtown Palmer, AK

In addition to the stellar selection of films the event will include live music, speakers, delicious local foods, a cash bar and a variety of great prizes. This is a family friendly event.

Space is limited so grab your tickets today! Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and children ten and under get in free. For more information, visit the festival website, email director@foms.net or by phone at (907) 746-0130.

Environmental reproductive health lecture series kicks-off – March 26, 27

jenni_pollard — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:29:29 +0000

Join Monique Harden, Attorney & Co-Director of Advocates for Environmental Human Rights, for a presentation on defending and advancing the human right to a healthy environment. Monique will examine the legal counsel and advocacy support that helped win groundbreaking environmental justice victories to remedy governmental systems that subject communities to severely toxic environments.

From the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of Alaska, communities are connected by global impacts from environmental contaminants. Monique’s lecture is part of a Environmental Reproductive Health Lecture Series and is titled, Upholding Our Human Right to Live in a Healthy Environment. Sponsored by Alaska Community Action on Toxics, YWCA Alaska, Pacific Environment, and Alaska Women’s Environmental Network.

Dates:

Homer — Monday, March 26, 2012
7:00 pm lecture, 6:30 pm reception.
This lecture is free at the Islands & Ocean Visitor Center, 95 Sterling Highway.

Anchorage — Tuesday, March 27, 2012
7:00 pm lecture, 6:30 pm reception.
This lecture is free at the Loussac Library-Wilda Marston Theatre.

For more information call (907) 222-7714, or visit Alaska Community Action on Toxics.

Conservation leaders comment on DNR’s new mission

jenni_pollard — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:53:12 +0000

Lindsey Ketchel, Karen Max Kelly, Trish Rolfe and Andy Moderow recently commented on Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources new mission statement. The new mission puts development interests ahead of Alaskan interests, and removes the focus on Alaska’s future. Read more here.

2012 nominations open for Conservation Achievement Awards

jenni_pollard — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:48:39 +0000

Do you know an individual or organization making a difference for conservation in Alaska? Recognize their passion and contributions by nominating them for a 2012 Conservation Achievement Award. This year ACF will present awards in eight categories, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Get nomination form and guidelines here. Nomination packets are due to ACF by April 9, 2012.