The staff, clients, board – this dedicated team works day in and day out to empower people to stand up for their rights and keep Alaska wild.
Four of us from Trustees joined the Just Transition Summit at the end of May in Anchorage. The weather was warm and clear, the gathering kind and meaningful, and the ideas rich and robust in heart and vision.… Read More
My moms always tried to pull me outdoors when I was a child, and I always resisted. I was happiest curled up with a book, connecting with the awe and beauty of the world through the pages of an epic fantasy novel from the comfort of my favorite chair. … Read More
We looked up the hillside and saw a pack of five or six wolves. We spent the next half hour watching their movements. They continued howling while we continued skiing. — Katie Strong shares a story of time in wild places. … Read More
We first crossed paths with Warren Keogh when he served as vice president of the Castle Mountain Coalition – a citizen group that has worked to promote the health of the Matanuska watershed for decades. We talked to him about Alaska, advocacy and how he contributes to the health of land, water, and communities. … Read More
Rachel Briggs made her first two oral arguments as an attorney during the COVID pandemic; Bridget Psarianos argued in court for the first time, then again online, after ten years an attorney. Here, they tell their stories about arguing in court for the first time.… Read More
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
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
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