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Audubon Alaska is the Alaska State Office of the National Audubon Society. Founded in 1977, this office has played a crucial role in protecting the Great Land and its extraordinary ecosystems through a combination of science and stewardship, public policy, and education.

Mission & Goals
The mission of Audubon Alaska is to conserve Alaska's natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats, for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.

In carrying out this mission, Audubon Alaska strives to:

• Conserve nationally and internationally significant wildlife populations and their habitats, especially on public lands and waters in Alaska;
• Enhance public awareness and understanding of ecological relationships and the natural world; and
• Build a culture of conservation and an environmental ethic in Alaska that contributes to a healthy, sustainable economy and fosters a quality of life in harmony with our natural environment

Guiding Principles
The following principles guide Audubon Alaska's program, priorities and operations:

• Healthy ecosystems, with their diverse native wildlife habitats are fundamental to sustaining the economy and quality of life in Alaska;
• Conservation actions should be based on sound science, ethical principles, and common sense, including consideration of cultural, economic, historical and political factors;
• Wildlife and ecosystems should be managed for a diversity of uses, consistent with the state, national, and international interests that benefit from Alaska's wildlife and wild lands;
• Conservation should be promoted, whenever possible, by demonstrations of its benefits;
• Audubon recognizes and respects the history, culture and traditional ecological knowledge of Alaska Natives and seeks to work cooperatively with them in pursuit of shared conservation objectives;
• Clear and honest communication, constructive dialogue, and collaborative, proactive approaches are critical for solving conservation problems; and
• Mutual trust and respect among Audubon staff and members, various public stakeholders, industry, and governments are fundamental for achieving our conservation goals

Current Priorities

• Defending the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and biological “hotspots” in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska (NPRA) from oil drilling
• Conserving roadless areas in the Tongass National Forest
• Identifying Important Bird Areas across Alaska
• Promoting better stewardship and management of key public lands, such as the Chugach National Forest

Join Audubon Alaska!
For more information about memberships or donations to Audubon Alaska, please visit our Join Us! page.