Chuitna River communities gathered in Tyonek this month to attend DNR’s second public hearing on the proposed Chuitna River coal strip mine. The testimony given was spoken from the heart — it was focused on culture, tradition, sustenance, family and the relationship with the land. One Tyonek elder summed up what is at stake with […]
Alaska lost a champion and a highly regarded poet and thinker when Fairbanksan John Haines passed away on March 2. Haines was the author of eighteen books of poems and essays, including his first and perhaps best-loved Winter News and the memoir The Stars, The Snow, The Fire. Over his lifetime he was the recipient […]
What do an Athabascan artist, a non-hunter appointed to the Alaska Board of Game, the teenage creator of a statewide energy campaign, and a National Geographic photographer have in common? A passion for Alaska — and a Conservation Achievement Award! If you know someone, like these past winners, who works tirelessly to protect Alaska’s magnificence, don’t […]
Join the Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) for a free teleconference discussion on mercury pollution in Alaska. Learn about local and global sources of mercury pollution in Alaska, health effects and global actions to reduce mercury exposure. Presenters include Dr. Kendra Zamzow, PhD, of the Center for Science in Public Participation, Dr. Alan H. Lockwood, […]
Join Alaskans working to protect Bristol Bay Fisheries at a free screening of the film “Red Gold” on Tuesday, February 22nd at 5:30-7:30 pm at the Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway in Fairbanks. Former Senate President Rick Halford and others will provide an update on recent work being done to protect the Bristol Bay watershed […]
ACF is pleased to announce new matching gifts program search functionality is available on its website. See if your employer has a matching gift program that contributes to conservation organizations and learn how you can double your impact in Alaska!
Alaska Forum on the Environment (Feb 7-11, 2011): This annual conference will offer a full comprehensive series of sessions on climate change, energy, environmental regulations, cleanup and remediation, fish & wildlife, solid waste, and special programs for Alaskan youth.
If you are over 70 ½ years old you have until January 31, 2011 to complete an IRA Charitable roll-over and still have it count as a 2010 IRA roll-over. Last year Congress reauthorized legislation that allows you to make a charitable gift from your IRA in 2010 and 2011 without incurring federal income tax on the withdrawal. […]
ACF has an exciting job opportunity available immediately! We are looking for a part-time Finance and Operations Specialist. This position supports the Director of Finance and Operations with accounting, human resources, facilities and IT responsibilities. Finance duties include budgeting, financial research and reports, journal entries, grant tracking and transaction processing. Other duties include management of HR benefits, […]
The Copper River Watershed Project is pleased to partner with Sundog Expeditions to offer the adventure of a lifetime. Ten lucky adventurers will embark on a 7-day rafting trip from Chitina to Cordova, July 15-21, 2011. This trip is being offered for a competitive rate of $2,150 ($400 deposit required to reserve seat). 20% of […]
