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 […]
Recently, we have seen a deluge of management plan reversals from the current federal administration across Alaska, especially in the Western Arctic. Additionally, projects are being fast-tracked, with short comment periods, and agencies denying requests for comment period extensions. In 2025, we awarded Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic (SILA) a $9,500 Rapid Response grant […]
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 […]
The Kigluaik Mountains north of Nome are more than landscape: they are sacred sites where Kauweragmuit people have journeyed for prophecy and survival, gathered for ceremony, and maintained connections spanning generations. Now, they face a threat from the proposed Graphite Creek mine, a large-scale open-pit graphite mine that would be located in the Kigluaik Mountains, […]
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 […]
When conservation threats evolve quickly grassroots organizations need funding that moves just as fast. The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) exemplifies this reality, demonstrating how critical rapid funding becomes when federal policy shifts overnight. Just two weeks ago, SEACC applied for urgent funding to oppose the proposed public lands sell-off buried in federal budget reconciliation […]
Photo credit: Emily Sullivan Nearly 200 people gathered in Girdwood to share and learn new knowledge and skills, build new relationships, strengthen existing networks, and explore how the topic of consent applies to proposed hardrock mining projects in Alaska. From May 6-8, 2025, Alaska Conservation Foundation brought together Indigenous leaders, community advocates, and environmental experts […]
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 […]
