by Northern Center Board | Apr 8, 2026
The Northern Alaska Environmental Center (NAEC) Board of Directors is announcing a leadership transition that will help guide the organization through its current period of revitalization and renewal. Effective April 2, 2026, Krystal Lapp will serve as Interim Executive Director of the Northern Alaska Environmental Center. As part of this transition, Krystal will step down from her role as President of the NAEC Board of Directors.
by Gale K. Vick | Apr 3, 2026
Part 1 — April 3, 2026 Gale K. Vick (1) is a 57 year resident of Alaska with a long history of research and commentary on fisheries policy for various organizations. Living in Alaska for over five decades has taught me one true thing – we are at the same time a very...
by Board Secretary | Apr 3, 2026
The National Park Service is considering a rule that could significantly change how wildlife is managed in Alaska’s National Preserves. The proposal, “Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves” (RIN 1024-AE96), would roll back protections established in 2015 and...
by Board Secretary | Apr 2, 2026
Effective April 2, 2026, Krystal Lapp will serve as Interim Executive Director of the Northern Alaska Environmental Center. As part of this transition, Krystal will step down from her role as President of the NAEC Board of Directors.
by Board Secretary | Mar 31, 2026
When the Northern Alaska Environmental Center first opened its doors in September 1971, it was known as the Fairbanks Environmental Center. At the center of that effort was Jim Kowalsky, the organization’s first Executive Director and one of the people who helped build the foundation for Alaska’s grassroots conservation movement.
by Board Secretary | Mar 30, 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comments on a proposed rule that would change how sport hunting and trapping are managed in national preserves across Alaska. Comments due April 9.
