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What happens when a mom takes a college climate class with her son? Let’s just say she sharpened her pencils and jumped right into the virtual learning sphere, the first time in college since the 1980s. … Read More

The Biden administration announced in January 2022 that it intends to reverse a Trump-era plan that would have allowed for increased and extensive oil extraction within the largest unit of public land in the country. This is good news, and also it’s not enough. … Read More

Sometimes I feel so caught up in tasks and to-do lists and the larger global chaos around me that I find it hard to look forward to the next day, let alone the next year or generation. Yet I also know that … Read More

We asked everyone at Trustees , what did you learn in 2021 that you intend to carry into the New Year? What dud folks share? Well, friends and family matter. A lot. The little things matter, too, and good humor, … Read More

Mackenzie Pope joined Trustees at the end of November. She joins our team as digital communications manager after years of work in municipal government and political campaigns. Here, she talks about her love of the land and her Alaska community. … Read More

Our work feels less frantic and chaotic than it did a year ago. Nonetheless, the divisive 2020 election that led to an insurrection slashed any hope of taking a break from staying vigilant about defending democracy, ensuring climate action, and sustaining the health of Alaska’s lands and waters.

Yes, a lot has changed in 2021, with real hope that climate policy will honor and prioritize frontline communities and Indigenous ways of life. Yet the Biden administration continues to defend Trump era decisions and actions that threaten Alaska communities, animals, and landscapes. … Read More

Okay, it’s true. Sometimes I want to stay in bed. It’s cold and dark, and it’s been a few hard years for all of us, and the water line in the house is taking forever to get fixed, and I’m … Read More

One of our cofounders Peg Tileston turns 90 this month and we’re throwing a party. . If you’ve spent a minute with Peg, you know there’s nothing like hearing her chat about Alaska, the role of policy and the law in our communities, and the power of passion and commitment.… Read More