Northern Alaska Environmental Center

27th Legislature, Second Session: Conservation Priorities Overview

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

EVENT TONIGHT! Wednesday, February 1: Northern Voices-Life on the Colville River (Noel Wien Public Library, from Feb 01, 2012 07:00 PM to Feb 01, 2012 08:30 PM)

Ever wonder what the North Slope was like before oil and gas development? Mark and Denise Wartes have lived and visited along the Colville River and its tributaries since the early 1950's. They will talk about their experiences hunting, trapping, fishing, and starting a family from the Arctic Ocean to the Southern Brooks Range. In the tradition of respecting their Inupiat elder teachers, they wish to share this lifestyle with others.

Office Manager- Job Announcement

The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC) offers a great position overseeing the daily operations of our non-profit organization. The office manager is critical to NAEC’s overall functioning—keeping our friendly, informal office organized, and our productivity high. Click to learn more!

Executive Director Job Opening- Deadline Feb 13!

The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC), a nonprofit organization located in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks an energetic leader and experienced manager with political acumen and broad familiarity with environmental issues. This individual will take a strong organization to the next level of excellence through her/his vision and strategic response to current and emerging issues. CLICK TO LEARN MORE!

Got Gear? Donate it to us! (UAF Wood Center, Carol Brown Ballroom, from Feb 04, 2012 01:00 PM to Feb 04, 2012 05:05 PM)

Clean out your closet for the cause! The Northern Center is now accepting OUTDOORS GEAR donations to be sold at the UAF Outdoor Adventures and Alaska Alpine Club Winter Gear Swap on Saturday, February 4 at 1pm at the Carol Brown Ballroom of the UAF Wood Center.

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!

Citizens Ballot Initiaitive to Restore Coastal Zone Management

NAEC is supporting a citizen's initiative to restore Alaska's coastal management program, which expired this spring after several decades of successful operation.

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!

2011 Fall/Winter Northern Line

Fall/Winter 2011, Volume XXX111, No 3

Public Comments Due Soon on Offshore Drilling in Chukchi Sea

Thanks to All who stood up for the living Arctic Ocean at the first Fairbanks hearing in decades held by the offshore drilling agency. There is still time to send in written comments on Chukchi Sea Lease Sale 193 EIS about risky offshore drilling proposed in this productive sea so vital to whales, walrus, birds, and people!

Toxic Waters Run Deep

Recent research done by our staff and others has shown that coal ash disposal sites frequently contaminate surface water and groundwater.   This report addresses a more specific question, and it has to do with federal solid waste law. Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) prohibits disposal of solid waste in a way that causes certain kinds of groundwater contamination.

Don’t Be Fuelish

Learn more about this fun FNSB program to raise awareness about fossil fuel usage and alternative options to save fuel, money, and to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Road to Umiat EIS: Public Comment Period Extends to July 26

Despite major, publicized opposition from North Slope Communities and others, the Alaska Legislature authorized $8 million more to complete an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Umiat Road, as requested by Gov. Parnell. The Corps of Engineers moved quickly to begin EIS scoping. You can get involved by providing comments.

Coal Ash Regulations Petition

In Alaska, coal-fired power plants generate tens of thousands of metric tons of waste each year, known as coal combustion wastes, of which a major component is coal ash. Coal ash throughout the nation has been found to contain concerning levels of toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health when inhaled in the form of wind blown dust.

Happy Birthday Arctic Refuge... 50 Years is Just the Beginning!

Join us in many celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Arctic Refuge. Alaskans played a major hand in establishing what is now the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on December 6, 1960 to preserve the wilderness values of a corner of Alaska on an ecosystem scale. Enjoy the many events in Fairbanks celebrating great vision 50 years ago and join with others who wish to ensure this unique wilderness lives on for the next 50 years and more.

Take Action to Protect Arctic Ocean from New Leasing

We cannot let a spill like the Gulf Oil Disaster foul the Arctic Ocean next! Please comment by March 31, 2011 to the Interior Department that there should be no new leasing in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas in the new 5-Year OCS Leasing Plan.