Amidst a period of transition and uncertainty about the future, we have found moments of peace in recent news regarding our Alaskan lands. After nearly a decade of research, public outreach, and negotiations, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has finalized a revised resource management plan (RMP) that strengthens protections for more than 13 […]
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Victory for Cook Inlet: Lease Sale 258 Overturned!
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 […]
What Do the New EPA Requirements Mean for Alaska’s Waters?
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 […]
Leading Collaborative Conservation Initiatives
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 […]
A Monumental Win for Alaska’s Brooks Range
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, […]
Investing in Youth Leadership: The Arctic Youth Ambassadors Program Update
Investing in youth leadership is crucial for addressing climate change and fostering resilient communities for generations to come. Alaska Conservation Foundation understands the importance of empowering young individuals to tackle environmental challenges, which is why we host the Arctic Youth Ambassadors (AYA) program. This initiative not only raises awareness but also empowers young leaders who […]
Fostering Advocacy to Safeguard Alaska’s Waters
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 […]
What You Need to Know About the Future of 28 Million Acres of Public Lands
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. […]