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 […]
Do you know someone that is passionate about conservation in Alaska? Alaska Conservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that we are now hiring for the following position: Operations Associate To apply, send a resume and cover letter to acfjobs@alaskaconservation.org. The positions will remain open until filled. To keep up with the latest career and volunteer opportunities […]
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, […]
We’re thrilled to share an exciting win for Alaska’s environment! Recently, a federal district court judge overturned Lease Sale 258, marking a significant victory for our coastal communities and the Cook Inlet ecosystem. Photo credit: Paxson Woelber Lease Sale 258 was a proposal by the Interior Department to auction off offshore oil and gas drilling rights […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally determined that Alaska must update its water quality standards, which have not been revised since 2003, or the EPA will intervene. This decision, in part, stems from a petition filed by one of our grantees, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), in 2015, highlighting the need for accurate fish consumption […]
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 […]
Alaska Conservation Foundation protects Alaska’s public lands and waters and builds resilience to climate change by supporting grassroots advocacy and leading collaborative statewide climate change adaptation efforts. A key element of our strategy is coordinating a network of climate change adaptation networks called Northern Latitudes Partnerships (NLP). These networks of federal, state, tribal, corporate, and […]
The Biden administration’s recent rejection of the proposed Ambler Road is a major victory for Alaska’s wilderness, signaling a commitment to protecting the Brooks Range and respecting the traditional practices of more than 30 Alaska Native communities. This controversial 211-mile road would have cut through a biodiverse landscape, crossing 11 rivers and thousands of streams, […]
