Alaska Conservation Foundation Announces 2024 Conservation Achievement Awardees

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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, […]

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Victory for Cook Inlet: Lease Sale 258 Overturned!

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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 […]

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What Do the New EPA Requirements Mean for Alaska’s Waters?

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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 […]

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BLM Moves to Protect 28 Million Acres of Alaska’s D-1 Lands and Rejects Ambler Road

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has taken a decisive step towards safeguarding 28 million acres of federally-managed “D-1” lands in Alaska. This milestone, marked by the release of BLM’s final environmental impact statement (FEIS), follows a comprehensive multi-year review assessing the impacts of lifting existing protections on these critical lands. The D-1 lands in […]

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Leading Collaborative Conservation Initiatives

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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 […]

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A Monumental Win for Alaska’s Brooks Range

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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, […]

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We’re Hiring!

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Do you know someone that is passionate about conservation in Alaska? Alaska Conservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that we are now hiring for the following position: Communications Specialist To apply, send a resume and cover letter to acfjobs@alaskaconservation.org. The positions will remain open until filled. To keep up with the latest career and volunteer opportunities […]

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Investing in Youth Leadership: The Arctic Youth Ambassadors Program Update

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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 […]

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Fostering Advocacy to Safeguard Alaska’s Waters

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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 […]

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