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Walt Parker Leaves Alaska a Better Place

We at Trustees for Alaska were saddened to hear about the passing of Walt Parker, an Alaska conservation icon. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with Walt’s family during this difficult time.

Walt Parker had a long life in which he gave so much of himself to Alaska, and especially conservation. He was a founding board member of Trustees for Alaska at a time when he worked as an environmental consultant for Governor Bill Egan for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He served on the board for many years.

When there was a big resource or transportation project, Walt was there to raise the important issues and work the politics. His work was varied—from pipelines to transportation to oil spills. We owe so much to Walt’s perseverance and pragmatism.

Walt was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 from the Alaska Conservation Foundation for his contributions to Alaska conservation.

Walt Parker (right) Mark Hickok (middle) and Jay Hammond (left) all received Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2002 from the Alaska Conservation Foundation.

Walt Parker (right) Mark Hickok (middle) and Jay Hammond (left) all received Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2002 from the Alaska Conservation Foundation.

 

In recent years, Walt could still be seen in the Trustees offices discussing the Knik Arm Bridge. We will miss you, Walt, and remain the beneficiaries of all that you accomplished.

Read the Anchorage Daily News article on Walt.