🚨 Applications extended! Established in 2022 in memory of the League’s late executive director, the Adam Kolton Alaska Storytelling Grant is a $20,000 annual award to a professional storyteller with experience living in Alaska who tells a uniquely Alaskan story. Apply by Sep 8: https://bit.ly/3zgmnf9
Alaska Wilderness League
Non-profit Organizations
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Alaska Wilderness League stands with, serves and supports those that believe in a sustainable future for Alaska.
About us
As the only DC-based environmental group focused on protecting Alaska’s wild places, Alaska Wilderness League’s mission is to lead the effort to preserve Alaska’s wild lands and waters by engaging citizens and decision makers with a courageous, constant, victorious voice for Alaska. Founded in 1993, the League has fought to preserve the Tongass National Forest, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Arctic Ocean as the beautiful public lands and waters that they were meant to be. From the beluga whales and seals of the Arctic Ocean to the salmon-filled rivers of the Tongass, with denning polar bears and caribou in the Arctic Refuge, Alaska is a one-of-a-kind environment filled with truly breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife. Yet, destructive forces like oil drilling, logging, and climate change threaten to destroy this last true American frontier. The League leads the charge in standing together for a wild Alaska and protects our public lands in this region for all Americans to enjoy.
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External link for Alaska Wilderness League
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- conservation, Alaska, public land, Arctic, climate change, Tongass National Forest, national forests, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Arctic Ocean, Bristol Bay, advocacy, national wildlife refuge system, Capitol Hill, nonprofit, human rights, and Indigenous rights
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122 C St NW
Ste 240
Washington, DC 20001, US
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1026 W 4th Ave
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Anchorage, Alaska 99501, US
Employees at Alaska Wilderness League
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THANK YOU U.S. Department of the Interior for 28 million acres of public lands protections 🤘
Check out Andy Moderow, senior director of policy at Alaska Wilderness League Action, who weighed in on the newly announced protections for 28 million acres of Alaska public land in a recent Inside Climate News story: "The idea was, don't make any big decisions about the futures of these lands until you've thought about what is in the public's interest, and those withdrawals remained in place for decades." With the pressure mounting to exploit these irreplaceable natural treasures, Andy is spot-on — prioritizing the long-term public interest is more important than ever. And the Biden-Harris administration is a big step closer to achieving our nation’s 30 by 30 goals! https://bit.ly/4cQnVKS #Alaska #ClimateAction
28 Million Acres of Alaska Public Lands Protected from Oil Drilling Following Trump-Era Reversal - Inside Climate News
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Just a few days left to apply for this $20,000 grant award! Apply now: https://bit.ly/3Wt4jGq Established in 2022 in memory of Alaska Wilderness League’s late executive director, the Adam Kolton Alaska Storytelling Grant is a $20,000 annual award to a professional storyteller with experience living in Alaska who tells a uniquely Alaskan story. Adam dedicated his career to protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and led Alaska Wilderness League as its executive director from 2017 to 2021. The Storytelling Grant aims to acknowledge the memory of Adam, who recognized the power of promoting stories from Alaska, including those shared by Indigenous Gwich’in partners and members of Alaska’s Tribal nations. In particular, Adam believed in the power of storytelling to create a meaningful and lasting memory of Alaska and its environment. The grant is supported by contributions made to the Adam Kolton Memorial Fund.
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LET'S GO! This week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland protected 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska, saving them from extractive industrial development. “Secretary Haaland’s decision today reflects an exceptional dedication to conservation on a scale as vast as Alaska itself. Alaska’s lands and waters at this magnitude offers one of our greatest chances to preserve biodiversity and essential subsistence resources from extractive industries for local communities and for generations to come.” - Kristen Miller, Executive Director of Alaska Wilderness League Thanks to you and your outpouring of support this year, these irreplaceable landscapes are now safeguarded for future generations. These public lands support fish and wildlife, local communities, clean water, healthy habitat, and food security. And they are some of the planet’s largest intact landscapes! Thank you for standing up for these places and for the values that we cherish in our public lands. More info here: https://bit.ly/3T7vLse
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Alaska Wilderness League reposted this
Alaska won big this week! On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and the Biden administration secured 28 million acres of Alaska public lands - a game-changer for our environment and communities. Here's why this matters: 🌟 Biodiversity: Safeguarding these lands helps preserve countless species and their habitats. 🌟 Subsistence Resources: Ensuring local communities can continue their traditional ways of life. 🌟 Climate Action: Aligns with the America the Beautiful initiative to conserve 30% of U.S. land, water, and ocean by 2030. 🌟 Migration Corridors: Protects vital migration routes and some of the last intact ecosystems in the nation. Secretary Haaland's decision reflects an exceptional dedication to conservation on a scale as vast as Alaska itself. https://bit.ly/4cKiLQk #Alaska #AmericaTheBeautiful #ClimateAction
Biden administration protects 28M acres of Alaska public lands, reversing Trump
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Alaska Wilderness League reposted this
🌊 A special shout-out and heartfelt thank you to Zach Brown and Greg Moga for facilitating our unforgettable trip to Tidelines Institute campus on the Inian Islands! We experienced the incredible campus—complete with a floating sauna and a jump in the ocean to boot. To learn more about Tidelines' awesome mission, check them out here: https://bit.ly/3WRgjTC Here's to many more adventures and shared moments of connection with nature! #AlaskaWildernessLeague #KeepAlaskaWild
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It's a small world out there 🌎
You just never know who you might run into in the most remote corners of Alaska. While in Gustavus, I had the remarkable opportunity to meet Spencer B. Beebe, an awesome figure in environmental conservation, founder of Conservation International, Ecotrust, and Salmon Nation Trust to name a few. Spencer's contributions to preserving Alaska's vital ecosystems are centered on protecting natural habitats, promoting sustainable fisheries, and supporting Indigenous communities in managing natural resources. It was an honor to meet him on the campus he helped to inspire. Our shared passion for protecting Alaska and our nation’s wilderness is a powerful reminder of our community's collective strength. Thank you, Spencer, for your inspiring work. #AlaskaWildernessLeague #KeepAlaskaWild
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A great week with even greater board members ⛰
🌿 Last week, Alaska Wilderness League's board of directors and staff headed to the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska to gather at Tidelines Institute in beautiful Gustavus, Alaska, for a productive and inspiring meeting. It was a privilege to tackle critical AWL business and connect with the incredible landscapes that inspire our work every day. I want to thank our dedicated board members for their unwavering commitment to protecting Alaska's wild places. Your passion and support are invaluable, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and driven team. Thanks, Kit DesLauriers, John Sterling, Yvonne Besvold, Debbie S. Miller, Toni Armstrong, Chad Brown M.Sc., Lisa Collins, Ed.D, Lisa Ferguson, Tonya Garnett, Greg Moga, III, Jody Potts-Joseph, Pat Pourchot, Amy Roberts, and Leonard Steinberg for joining us in person and Brian O'Donnell and Nikki Buffa for hopping in virtually! #AlaskaWildernessLeague #KeepAlaskaWild #Leadership
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Fantastic news for the Porcupine Caribou!
The Inuvialuit and Canada are leading the way in protecting both the Porcupine Caribou and traditional homelands across the Arctic with a newly established 850,000-hectare protected area. But in Alaska, the herd’s calving grounds remain unprotected – and under threat from destructive oil and gas. Protecting their ENTIRE range ensures the survival of this herd, future generations of caribou, and the culture, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous people across the Arctic. It’s time for the U.S. to follow suit and ensure this irreplaceable landscape is protected, not just for now – for good. #ProtectOurArctic
In the Arctic, a massive new Inuvialuit-led conservation area protects Porcupine caribou grounds
https://thenarwhal.ca
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Thrilled to see this and well-deserved!
🌷 ICYMI 🌻 Tom Campion clinched the prestigious Frances K. Hutchinson Medal from The Garden Club of America for his internationally lauded work to safeguard vital wilderness areas! This accolade, the club's highest honor, is reserved for national trailblazers in conservation. In accepting the award, Tom said, “Every American has a say in how our public lands are cared for. The Garden Club of America recognizes—as I do—that seeing nature merely as a resource to be extracted for short-term profits does a great disservice to the incredible beauty and wonder of these wild lands, and our role as stewards for future generations.” Huge congrats, Tom! 🎉 Dive into the details here 👇
Tom Campion receives 2024 National Conservation Award from the Garden Club of America - Campion Advocacy Fund
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