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Photography By Schuyler Alig The Aleutian Islands are located hundreds of miles from the Alaska mainland in the Bering Sea, accessible only by plane or boat, and often facing harsh, unpredictable weather. In August, Aleut/Unangax̂ Tribes, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and other federal and regional partners came together to discuss opportunities for co-stewardship of […]
Anchorage, Alaska – August 1, 2025 – Alaska Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards, a yearly tradition that uplifts those working to ensure Alaska’s lands, waters, and communities remain resilient for generations to come. This year’s honorees span generations, geographies, and disciplines—from a young leader building […]
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 […]
Photography By Schuyler Alig From mapping coastal erosion to preserving vital ecosystems, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is giving Alaskan communities the power to protect their lands and ways of life. Indigenous communities have been too often excluded from land resource management decisions despite being the stewards since time immemorial. The Bristol Bay Region, known […]
In Alaska, many villages, especially those off the road system, are grappling with the far-reaching effects of climate change, including erosion, wildfires, flooding, and thawing permafrost. These challenges are felt most acutely by Alaska Native communities, whose traditional ways of life—closely tied to the land and water—are increasingly threatened. In Rampart, a remote village of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
