Northern Alaska Environmental Center

Fairbanks NPR-A Hearings this Wednesday at 6!

This Wednesday, May 23, the BLM is hosting a presentation and hearing on their new plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and they NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please show up with a friend to stand up for Alternative B's protective measures for our Western Arctic!

NPRA Comment Deadline Approaches- Dig in today!

June 1 is the deadline to comment on the BLM's latest and greatest plan for the entire National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. We've made a one-stop-shop page to help you write great comments! And come to Public Hearings: Wed. May 23 -Fairbanks, Thurs. May 24 - Anchorage.

Protecting the NPRA

A balanced approach for America’s Arctic requires protection of Teshekpuk Lake and other biologically and culturally special places while oil and gas development occurs elsewhere in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). Click for information on how to make effective public comments. Includes tips, info, and talking points. Your one-stop shop to begin writing awesome comments (BY JUNE 1!)

Calling all 4-5 year olds! Get the last spots in Camp Habitat this summer!

Camp Habitat is off to a great start, but we've still got spots open for Nature Sprouts (ages 4-5). Register online today!

Bike To Work Week - Fairbanks!

May 14-18, 2012 Mayors Luke Hopkins, Jerry Cleworth and Doug Isaacson have signed a proclamation declaring May 14-18 BIKE TO WORK WEEK in the Fairbanks North Star Borough!

Upcoming Northern Voices Event- Ginny Hill Wood and the History of Camp Denali

On Monday, May 7th, Karen Brewster, Research Associate at UAF Oral History Program, will tell the story of Camp Denali based on her interviews with local conservation hero, Ginny Hill Wood.

Care about the White Mountains?

BLM seeks public comment on the future of the White Mountains as part of a plan for 6.7 million acres that also covers Steese National Conservation Area, the Fortymile Area, and Upper Black River region; 3 Wild and Scenic Rivers (Beaver Creek, Birch Creek, and Fortymile) and Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail. The White Mountains National Recreation Area is Fairbanks’ backyard playground of accessible wild lands in winter and summer. Come help keep it the way it is!

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO LEAD NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER!

Click here to see why we're excited about our executive director and when you can meet him!

NPR-A Area-Wide Plan -- Fairbanks Hearing May 23

For the first time in 40 years, BLM has begun a plan for the entire Reserve that will encompass the full range of values of the lands and their future management— rich wildlife habitat, subsistence and culture, wild rivers, pristine coasts, and wilderness—not just oil and gas leasing. The new plan will for the first time provide a consistent, comprehensive plan for all of NPR-A.

Report Proves Parnell’s Arctic “Roads to Resources” plan is misguided spending

The Alaska Conservation Alliance, Wilderness Society, and Northern Alaska Environmental Center's recent report proves how Governor Parnell's "Roads to Resources" program is misguided spending. Click to read it for yourself!

Don't Be Fuelish

Don’t Be Fuelish Fairbanks! Are gas prices stressing you out? This summer organizations around Fairbanks will compete in the 6th annual “Don’t Be Fuelish Competition.” To save fuel for your organization you can car pool, take the bus, bike, walk, or run to work. Since 2007, the Don’t Be Fuelish Competition has conserved 18,757 gallons of gas, and saved its participants $71,762! So join us in the effort to save fuel this summer and keep your cash in your wallet!! For more information about the Don’t Be Fuelish Competition call 452-5021, visit www.northern.org, or sign up at the Noel Wien Library on March 29th from 5:30-6:30PM.

Grassroots Action Items

2012 Legislative Update & Action Items

2012 Legislative Priorities

Learn about the Alaska Conservation Alliance's Common Agenda Priorities for the 2012 session.

NAEC comments on Alaska DNR mission change

The DNR recently dropped "conserve," "enhance," and "future generations" from their mission statement, making their purpose more development-focused than Royal Dutch Shell! The Northern Center and allies commented for the conservation community. Read all about it in the Daily News Miner

2012 Legislative Priorities

Energy Efficiency, Sensible Transportation Investment, and Toxic Exposure Phase-Out selected as the top 3 legislative priorities for the 2012 session by the Alaska Conservation Alliance. The Northern Alaska Environmental Center will be working to advocate for these statewide priorities throughout Interior and Arctic Alaska. Click to learn more!

2011 Don't Be Fuelish Results

See the RESULTS from the 2011 Don't Be Fuelish Competition!

2011 Don't Be Fuelish Competition

See the RESULTS from the 2011 Don't Be Fuelish Competition!

CCP Success- Nearly 1 Million People Comment for Arctic Refuge Wilderness!

The Northern Center was a major player in empowering nearly 1 million public comments for the protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in recent comment period.

Victory in 6-Year Fight! Applause to Fish & Wildlife Service for Halting Yukon Flats Refuge Land Trade

Alaska Native and conservation groups applauded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for listening to public and tribal concerns by preferring the “No Land Exchange” alternative in its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge Proposed Land Exchange.

2011 Annual Auction

Donate items, volunteer, attend - be a part of this fun-filled fund-raising event!