Alaska

From the grandeur of Denali National Park to the salmon-choked rivers along the coastlines and the giant bears of the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska is a land of unparalleled wildlife resources. More than twice the size of Texas, this great land encompasses diverse landscapes—rugged mountains, expansive river valleys, pristine lakes, lush coastal wetlands and massive glaciers.

Known for its controversial, passionate battles over natural resource uses, the state remains America's foremost bastion of natural splendor with abundant populations of fish and wildlife. Yet, as the tragic impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill showed us, Alaska’s wildlife and their habitats can be extremely fragile and at risk of lasting damage.

ALC’s Alaska Program aims to conserve the state's unique wilderness qualities for future generations. With much of the land in federal, state or native corporation ownership, the acquisition of critical inholdings is one of Alaska's most urgent conservation challenges. These parcels of privately owned land within publicly protected areas or native corporation land holdings can represent a threat to fish and wildlife.

By focusing on acquiring inholdings that are ecologically critical or have unique, public recreational value, ALC can protect the integrity of rich, but sometimes fragile ecosystems ensuring their ongoing benefit for people and wildlife.