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.
The Latest Development: 1.4 Million Acres Officially Transferred to the State
On May 6, 2026, the Department of the Interior announced that approximately 1.4 million acres within the Dalton Utility Corridor had officially been conveyed to the State of Alaska. According to the federal press release, this transfer fulfills more than 96% of Alaska’s remaining statehood land entitlement. The Department of the Interior framed the transfer as part of a broader push to advance resource development and infrastructure projects in Alaska.
New Release: The Brooks Range: Journey, Life & Art in the Gwazhal
We’re proud to share recent work from NAEC member Claude Fiddler—including his new book The Brooks Range: Journey, Life & Art in the Gwazhal and an accompanying essay reflecting on time spent traveling the Hulahula River. In his article, Fiddler traces a...
The Ambler Road Project Creates Immense Challenges for Wild Salmon
Right now, the state of Alaska already has thousands of culverts that need to be replaced, a situation that is contributing to salmon decline. The Ambler Road will substantially magnify that situation.
Who Makes Decisions About Land in Alaska?
Understanding who owns and manages land helps explain where decisions are made—and how the public can participate in shaping those decisions.
Join the Conversation on Access in the Dalton Highway Corridor
Join us on April 22nd, 2026, at 4 pm to learn more about the Dalton Highway Corridor access process and discuss how people travel and use the region.
SB 275: Ensuring Transparency in Alaska’s LNG Pipeline Proposal
SB 275 would increase transparency and legislative oversight for the proposed Alaska LNG pipeline project. The bill is intended to ensure that legislators—and the public—have access to key information about the project’s costs, contracts, and financial risks before major decisions are made