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.
Understanding who owns and manages land helps explain where decisions are made—and how the public can participate in shaping those decisions.
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 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
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.
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.
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.