Spring 2026 Alaska Gubernatorial Candidate Survey Reponses
Note: Northern Alaska Environmental Center does not endorse any candidate in this race. We send questionnaires to candidates so our members and the public can review their answers and decide for themselves. This post does not include every person who has filed a...
The Legacy and Lessons of Celia Hunter
Foreword As Executive Director of the Northern Alaska Environmental Center, I feel both humbled and honored to offer these words in reflection on the life and legacy of Celia Hunter. Celia’s story is one of courage, conviction, and deep love for Alaska. She came north...
Join Us May 30 for Northern’s Summer Kick-Off Party
Join Us for Northern’s Summer Kick-Off Party on Saturday, May 30 Northern Alaska Environmental Center iskicking off summer with an evening of live music, community, conversation, and celebration — and you’re invited. Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 6–9 PM at the...
BLM Is Considering a Fast-Track Oil Permitting Rule for the NPR-A. Here’s What Alaskans Need to Know
Photo by Atsushi Sugimoto Read NAEC’s comments: DOI-BLM-AK-0000-2026-0012-EIS_NAEC_07_06_2026.pdf The Bureau of Land Management is considering a major change to how future oil development could be approved in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. On May 12,...
A “Sustainable Energy” Conference Built Around Fossil Fuels Is Not Sustainable
Alaska does not need sustainability as a marketing slogan. Alaska needs sustainability as a standard. Northern Alaska Environmental Center’s Interim Executive Director Krystal Lapp and Board Secretary David attended the 2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in...
AIDEA’s $190 Million Arctic Refuge Vote Shows Why Alaskans Need Real Oversight
Photo by Malkolm Boothroyd On May 13, I testified before the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority board because AIDEA was preparing to vote on a resolution that could put up to $190 million behind oil and gas activity in the Arctic Refuge coastal plain....
The Ambler Road Project Creates Immense Challenges for Wild Salmon: Culvert Maintenance is a Really Big Deal!
Article 4 [1] – May 2026 – Gale Vick [2] When is a “fish friendly” culvert a potential hidden salmon killer? When it is not monitored for damage or blockage. Ever watch a Spring break up on an Alaskan river? Or a flood event? Or an embankment collapse? ...
Fort Knox Mine Permit Renewal: What the History Shows — and What the Public Should Comment On
Fort Knox Mine is in a major state permitting process. Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. (FGMI), a subsidiary of Kinross, is seeking renewed approvals from the State of Alaska for the next operating and closure cycle.
UPDATED: AIDEA Board to Vote on Arctic Refuge Spending and Discuss Ambler Road
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Board will meet Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of ANWR, the Ambler Access Project, Port MacKenzie, AIDEA financials, legislative matters, HEX, and SBED recapitalization.