As of April 20th, the Trump administration has launched the process to lease the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling. This process begins with an environmental review, which is preceded by a 60 day public comment period and five public scoping meetings in Alaska. The public comment period is open […]
The fight against Pebble Mine in the salmon-rich Bristol Bay region is back on defensive. Bristol Bay is so rich in Sockeye salmon that in 2017, 60 million salmon returned to the region, with nearly 20 million making their way upstream to spawn – some of the highest numbers in the fishery’s 130-year history. Bristol […]
Over the last couple months, Alaska Conservation Foundation has added three new members to our team! We are excited to welcome: Aaron Poe, Network Officer Camille Davis, Development Associate Carley O’Connell, Communications and Development Associate Learn more about Aaron, Camille, and Carley through their bios on our staff page here. The new team members […]
Alaska Conservation Foundation is now accepting award nominations for the 2018 Conservation Achievement Awards through May 11, 2018. Each year, Alaska Conservation Foundation honors those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to protect Alaska’s natural environment. Awards this year are being made in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award […]
In February 2018, Alaska Conservation Foundation moved into a new space. Only a few blocks from our old office, we found the perfect space. We are now located at 1227 W. 9th Avenue, Suite 300 in Downtown Anchorage. Please feel free to stop by for a visit!
It’s Time to Celebrate! Since 1985, ACF has honored individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Alaska conservation. Please join us for a luncheon on October 5, 2017 to honor this year’s Conservation Achievement Award recipients and celebrate their inspiring contributions to safeguarding Alaska’s wildlands, waters and wildlife and the ways of life they sustain. Lifetime […]
We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and Emeritus Trustee, Ken Leghorn, passed away on April 11, 2017. If there ever was an ambassador for Alaska’s wildlands, waters and people, it was Ken.
Stand with us! Alaska Conservation Foundation launched the Alaska Defense Fund* on Inauguration Day 2017 with a goal of raising $1 million a year for the next four years to support a more aggressive grantmaking effort. ACF committed $200,000 to kick off the fund and we have already raised more than $100,000 to add to […]
On November 29, 2016, #GivingTuesday, ACF staff have donated $3,000 to show our commitment to defending Alaska. And now we challenge YOU: Will you help double our impact in the next 24 hours (through 10:00 a.m. on November 30)? Just click here to make your gift and here to follow our progress on Facebook. THANK […]
