Alaska Environmental Nonprofits

98organizations
$151.9 millioncombined annual revenue (81 reporting)
1974oldest founding year on record

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Inc

Girdwood, AK

Awcc is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's Wildlife through Conservation, research, eduation, and quality animal care.

Alaska Conservation Foundation

Anchorage, AK

We protect Alaska’s unique landscapes and ways of life by supporting conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.

Valdez Fisheries Development Assoc

Valdez, AK

To raise and release salmon fry to guarantee the return of salmon to Port Valdez to support commercial and sport fishing under the control…

Alaska Community Action on Toxics

Anchorage, AK

We believe everyone has a right to clean air, clean water, and toxic-free food. Driven by a core belief in environmental justice, ACAT empowers…

Native Conservancy

Cordova, AK

Native Conservancy was established in 2003 to empower Alaska Native peoples to permanently protect and preserve endangered habitats on their ancestral homelands. Our reason…

Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center

Sitka, AK

The organization provides medical and rehabilitative care to birds of prey.

Copper River Watershed Project

Cordova, AK

The Copper River Watershed Project promotes a salmon-rich, intact watershed and culturally diverse communities by forming parternships for watershed-scale planning and projects.

Alaska Association Of Conservation Districts

Wasilla, AK

To help all Alaska's local soil and water Districts function efficiently. Aacd facilitates natural resource Conservation efforts by providing technical guidance for resource management.

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Homer, AK

Our mission is to foster responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and to generate knowledge of the unique marine and coastal ecosystems of Kachemak…

Alaska Botanical Garden Inc

Anchorage, AK

The Alaska Botanical Garden (abg) is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, science and research.

Armstrong-Keta Incorporated

Sitka, AK

Hatchery operations to research and produce salmon to enhance the fisheries of southeast alaska

Alaska Resource Education

Anchorage, AK

Alaska Resource educations mission is to educate students about alaskas natural resources.

Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust Inc

Sitka, AK

Create a Fisheries conservation network

Alaska Wildlife Alliance

Anchorage, AK

Alaska is home to a unique and spectacular array of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species. The Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) advocates for healthy ecosystems,…

Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council

Anchorage, AK

Our mission is to respect, conserve, and manage polar bears while protecting the hunt and traditional uses of polar bears and their habitat based…

Alaska Whale Foundation

Petersburg, AK

Dedicated to conserving Alaska’s marine mammals and their habitat through direct conservation actions, inspired research and engaging education programs

Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust

Dillingham, AK

The Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation and protection of salmon and wildlife habitat and the indigenous subsistence culture, recreational…

Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association Awwma

Eagle River, AK

AWWMA works to provide opportunities that bring knowledge, expertise, and technology to water and wastewater industry professionals in Alaska. Our conferences and workshops are…

Alaska Farmland Trust Corporation

Palmer, AK

The Alaska Farmland Trust envisions a future with thriving local food markets that will give Alaskans access to fresh, healthy food, and keep our…

Audubon Alaska

Anchorage, AK

Audubon Alaska is a state office of the National Audubon Society. For more than 40 years, we have been using a blend of science…

Renewable Juneau

Juneau, AK

Through education and advocacy, Renewable Juneau, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non profit, works toward a clean energy future for Juneau. The Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund…

Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association

Ketchikan, AK

Enhance and rehabilitate salmon production in Southern southeastalaska to the optimum social and economic benefit of salmon users.

Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Inc

Sitka, AK

To increase salmon returns to benefit commercial and other common property useres in Northern Southeast alaska.

Douglas Island Pink And Chum Incorporated

Juneau, AK

To sustain and enhance valuable salmon resources of the state of alaska for the economic, social, and cultural benefit of all citizens, and to…

Environmental nonprofits in Alaska: key facts

How many environmental nonprofits are in Alaska?

Ideal Location lists 98 environmental and conservation nonprofits in Alaska. The 81 that report revenue bring in a combined $151.9 million a year.

What is the largest environmental nonprofit in Alaska?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (Ketchikan, AK), at $12.3 million. Next are Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Inc, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Inc, Douglas Island Pink And Chum Incorporated and Alaska Conservation Foundation.

What do Alaska's environmental nonprofits focus on?

The most common focus areas are Wildlife Biodiversity (23), Land Conservation (22), Water Rivers (17) and Natural Resources Conservation (15).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Alaska (44).

What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in Alaska?

Alaska Geographic, founded in 1974, is the oldest with a founding year on record.

Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.

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