Three years ago, Alaska Conservation Foundation recognized the growing concern surrounding increased mining activity in our state. In response, we organized the Alaska Conference on Mining Impacts and Prevention, a pivotal event that galvanized statewide interest and engagement on this issue. The resounding success of the conference and feedback from grassroots partners indicated a need […]
The fate of 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska lies in the hands of the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and they want to hear from you. The BLM released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to consider the impacts of opening public lands to private mining and oil and gas extraction. […]
It’s officially our favorite time of year as we kick off our search for another incredible cohort of conservation heroes. Do you know an individual or organization that deserves recognition? Nominations will be accepted through April 26, 2024. Awards will be made in the following categories: • Lifetime Achievement Award • Olaus Murie Award for Outstanding […]
