ANCHORAGE, Alaska — July 29, 2026 — Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) announced today the launch of the Bart Koehler Rapid Response Fund, a living tribute to one of Alaska’s most influential conservation organizers who is now struggling with Parkinson’s disease. “Bart has spent more than four decades organizing for wild places, but Alaska is where […]
Anchorage, Alaska, July, 27 2026 – Alaska Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards, a yearly tradition that uplifts those working to ensure Alaska’s lands, waters, and communities remain resilient for generations to come. This year’s honorees include a Tribal government that has spent five decades rebuilding […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — [July 10, 2026] — Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) today announced $378,000 in general operating support grants awarded through its Alaska Defense Fund to 23 grassroots conservation organizations and Tribal entities across the state. Established in 2016 to unite conservation efforts and provide essential resources to defend Alaska’s landscapes, communities, and ways of […]
Thank you to all who joined us for the webinar focused on Consent-Based Tribal Resolutions. You can find the recording and all the related webinar materials below. The webinar covered Tribal-led and community-driven consent protocols for addressing hardrock mining projects and related infrastructure in Alaska, and explore the answers to questions you may […]
Thank you for your interest in our webinar marking the 45th anniversary of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Whether you joined us live or plan to watch the recording, we’re grateful for your commitment to protecting Alaska’s irreplaceable public lands. Our conversation with John Leshy, Fran Ulmer, and Pat Pourchot offered crucial […]
Anchorage, Alaska – August 1, 2025 – Alaska Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards, a yearly tradition that uplifts those working to ensure Alaska’s lands, waters, and communities remain resilient for generations to come. This year’s honorees span generations, geographies, and disciplines—from a young leader building […]
Alaska Conservation Foundation joins the world in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29, 2024. Today we honor the life and enduring legacy of our honorary Board of Trustees Chair, an unparalleled advocate for conservation, whose influence has profoundly shaped our commitment to preserving Alaska’s natural wonders. President Carter’s pivotal role […]
Honoring dedicated community members making outstanding contributions to Alaska’s conservation movement Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards. These awards recognize the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations committed to protecting Alaska’s wild landscapes, natural resources and unique ways of life. Each year, […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has taken a decisive step towards safeguarding 28 million acres of federally-managed “D-1” lands in Alaska. This milestone, marked by the release of BLM’s final environmental impact statement (FEIS), follows a comprehensive multi-year review assessing the impacts of lifting existing protections on these critical lands. The D-1 lands in […]
