On August 1st, NOAA released their annual climate assessment. Among their findings: 2017 was one of the three warmest years on record since the mid-1800s.
2017 State of the Climate Report
Finding Balance at the Speed of Trust
The Sustainable Southeast Partnership, a collaborative group working to achieve cultural, ecological and economic prosperity for Southeast Alaska, has recently released a “Finding Balance at the Speed of Trust” which details their story. Sneak Peek: About the Sustainable Southeast Partnership: Through deep collaboration with communities, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership strives to answer these questions: How can […]
What Can I Do to Help Protect the Arctic Refuge and Bristol Bay?
Now that the public comment periods for both the Arctic Refuge and Bristol Bay are closed, you might be wondering what you can do to help protect them from resource extraction. You have many options! Continue to reach out to your representatives to discuss the negative impacts of resource extraction in these sensitive areas and […]
2018 Conservation Achievement Award Recipients Announced
Alaska Conservation Foundation proudly announces the 2018 Conservation Achievement Award winners Since 1985, Alaska Conservation Foundation has recognized the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations committed to protecting Alaska through its Conservation Achievement Awards program. Each nomination category is named after notable conservation heroes in the areas of education, movement building, Alaska Native inclusivity, and […]
2018 Ted Smith Conservation Intern Program
Learn about this year’s outstanding cohort of Ted Smith Conservation Interns and the meaningful projects they are working on this summer!
Conservation Interns Begin This Week
On May 29th, the eleven members of our 2018 Ted Smith Conservation Internship Program began their summer internships. The interns joined us last week at the Alaska Conservation Foundation office in Anchorage for a fun three day orientation where they learned all about Alaska in preparation for the program. The following organizations received grants from […]
Meet Our New Director of Finance and Operations!
On May 7th, Alaska Conservation Foundation gained a new team member! Ruan du Plessis joined us as our Director of Finance and Operations. Ruan was born and raised about as far away from the Alaskan wilderness as one can get – at the Southern tip of Africa. He spent five years with PwC, both in […]
Voice Your Opinion on Arctic Refuge Drilling
As of April 20th, the Trump administration has launched the process to lease the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling. This process begins with an environmental review, which is preceded by a 60 day public comment period and five public scoping meetings in Alaska. The public comment period is open […]
Bristol Bay Needs Your Support
The fight against Pebble Mine in the salmon-rich Bristol Bay region is back on defensive. Bristol Bay is so rich in Sockeye salmon that in 2017, 60 million salmon returned to the region, with nearly 20 million making their way upstream to spawn – some of the highest numbers in the fishery’s 130-year history. Bristol […]
ACF Welcomes Three New Team Members
Over the last couple months, Alaska Conservation Foundation has added three new members to our team! We are excited to welcome: Aaron Poe, Network Officer Camille Davis, Development Associate Carley O’Connell, Communications and Development Associate Learn more about Aaron, Camille, and Carley through their bios on our staff page here. The new team members […]
