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Alaska Conservation Foundation

We protect Alaska's lands and waters, wildlife, and ways of life.

Alaska Conservation Foundation builds strategic leadership and support for Alaskan efforts to take care of wild lands, waters, and wildlife, which sustain diverse cultures, healthy communities, and prosperous economies.

08/07/2026

We can bearly believe it’s August already! Quick go outside and enjoy! 👋🐻

07/27/2026

Monday magic: Mountain goat nannies and kids spotted grazing last month in the craggy costal peaks of Alaska.

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07/14/2026

Big update on the proposed Graphite One Mine in Northwest Alaska: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that the project will require a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), replacing the less comprehensive Environmental Assessment. Graphite Creek mine is a large-scale open-pit graphite mine that would be located in the Kigluaik Mountains

An EIS means a more thorough review of the Graphite One mine’s potential impacts on subsistence resources, water quality, cultural sites, and local communities—and includes additional opportunities for public input. This process will require detailed studies of potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts and provide additional opportunities for public and tribal input.

The Army Corps’ decision reflects many of the concerns raised by Tribes and community members throughout the permitting process. Local communities, including the Native Villages of Teller and Brevig Mission and the Mary’s Igloo Traditional Council, have argued that the proposed mine could have significant impacts on subsistence resources, water quality, cultural sites, and community health.

Almost a year ago, Adelaine (Addy) Ahmasuk, convened Sacred Kigluait, a community-based organization and 23 tribal leaders, knowledge holders, and concerned community members together to address threats from the proposed Graphite One mine with support from a grant from Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF). Over two days, participants united around a common cause: ensuring their voice and concerns related to the Graphite Creek project backed by Canadian company Graphite One were heard.

Through the Alaska Mining Impacts Network (AKMIN), we help connect these leaders across Alaska so they can share knowledge, strategies, and solidarity with each other. Expertise comes from communities. AKMIN creates space for that connection, and can provide funding through the Alaska Mining Impacts & Prevention fund. Community-led conservation means frontline leaders define the path forward, organize on their own terms, and protect what matters most.

07/08/2026

We’ve rebranded our Discovery Grants program to Alpenglow Grants.

The goal stays the same: help build a stronger, more connected Alaska conservation movement by supporting the leaders, organizations, and Tribes doing this work every day. What’s changing is how we get there.

Alpenglow Grants now feature:
• No organizational budget restrictions • A shorter, simpler application and reporting process
• Rolling decisions instead of a fixed cycle • Up to 15% of the grant available for administrative costs

These are modest grants, up to $2,000, meant to support training, meeting facilitation, legal assistance, travel, conference fees, and outreach and advocacy work. When an opportunity comes up and you need a little extra support, we encourage you to take advantage of Alpenglow.

Learn more about Alpenglow Grants at the link in our bio.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow, June 5th, the Trump administration will announce the results of the latest oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic Refuge.

The coastal plain is the biological heart of the Arctic Refuge. It provides critical polar bear habitat, is home to millions of migratory birds and serves as the calving grounds for the Porcupine Caribou herd that Gwich’in communities have depended on for thousands of years.

This would be the third lease sale in the Refuge. The most recent sale drew zero bids.

As Galen Gilbert, first chief of Arctic Village Council, said: “We will continue to fight with every tool available to protect the Coastal Plain for our children and all future generations.”

Alaska Conservation Foundation supports the Indigenous leaders, legal advocates, and our partners including , fighting to protect the Arctic Refuge.

Let your representatives know the Arctic is expendable grounds for sale. For more information or to make a comment see our link in bio.

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from our happy place to yours!

Behind every Alaskan landscape worth protecting are those fighting to protect it. For over 45 years, we’ve been the trusted bridge between passionate donors and the grassroots leaders on the front lines. Protecting Alaska for countless generations means investing in the people fighting for it today and the leaders who will take their place tomorrow.

ACF coordinates programs like Arctic Youth Ambassadors, now in its fifth cohort, amplifying the voices of Alaskans in critical dialogues about the future of the Arctic.

Today, we invite you to use your power to ensure Alaska remains beautiful and abundant for generations to come.

Visit link in bio to support the protection of Alaska lands, waters and ways of life.

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Yup’ik leader Alannah Acaq Hurley, who is the 2026 North American recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize. Known as the “Green Nobel, ” the honors grassroots environmental activists around the world. Recognizing individuals for their extraordinary efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment—awarding heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions.

As the Executive Director of Alannah Acaq Hurley led a campaign that, against all odds, stopped the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. The tremendous victory safeguards Bristol Bay and its greater watershed—encompassing 25 million acres of wilderness, rivers, and wetlands and home to the largest wild salmon runs in the world—from the construction of what would have been North America’s largest open-pit mine.

Alaska Conservation Foundation honored Alannah’s commitment to “people over profit” in 2024 with the Caleb Pungowiyi Award for Outstanding Achievements by an Alaska Native Organization or Individual.

We also want to recognize this year’s Goldman Environmental Prize prize recipients as the first all-women cohort. Acknowledging the frequently under recognized role women play in frontline environmental leadership worldwide. The native traditions of matriarchy can be seen far and wide if we look close enough.

Watch the link in our story to learn more about the important work Alannah Acaq Hurley is doing for Alaskan lands, waters, and ways of life.

04/13/2026

Time really flies! Just 1 more week to apply to the The Martha Levensaler Leadership Fund.

This funding opportunity was was created to honor Martha’s legacy as a leader, mentor and passionate volunteer in the Alaska conservation community. The Fund will support training and skill building for volunteer and grassroots engagement, toward strengthening the Alaska conservation movement. Application portal is open now until April 20th.

Link in bio for more information!

04/10/2026

It may be “breakup” season here on the Turnagain Arm, but it’s the perfect time to come together for Alaska Impact Days in the hopes of a brighter future for our Alaskan communities.

We focused on what a bold commitment to community looks like here in Alaska. Impact investing offers unique solutions and an opportunity to expand beyond traditional philanthropy and banking. We envision an Alaska where investment strengthens rather than extracts from local economies.

Thank you to all who spoke, attended, planned and supported. And a big thanks to our sponsors.

What an IMPACT each person and our time together have had already.. But Tami our timekeeper says it’s 5 o’clock and time to STOP working.

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1227 W 9th Avenue, Ste 300
Anchorage, AK
99501

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+19072761917

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http://www.AlaskaConservation.org/

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