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 […]
Mercury Pollution in Alaska Free Teleconference – February 23
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, […]
Fairbanks Free Screening of “Red Gold” – Feb 22
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 […]
Double–even triple–your gift to ACF!
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
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.
Complete Your IRA Roll-Over by January 31
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. […]
Join Us! Finance & Operations Specialist Position Open
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, […]
Raft the Copper River
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 […]
A New Industry for the Tongass?
Why are heavy equipment operators in the Tongass actually dragging big logs into streams? They’re restoring natural conditions that were disrupted by past logging. In old-growth forests, some trees fall into streams, making natural pools that provide good habitat for fish, especially salmon. On many parts of the Tongass, logging operations stripped all the trees […]
This isn’t Sarah Palin’s Alaska – Climate change is hitting Alaska hard
Nancy Lord reflects on a holiday spent in the Arctic where the effects of climate change are starkly obvious, and the meaning of “home” is endangered. Nancy Lord is a former Alaska Writer Laureate and the Chair of ACF’s Board of Trustees. Read her op-ed now.
