Defenders in Alaska
Polar Bear, © Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock

Our Top Priorities

Alaska remains one of the last pristine wilderness areas in the country. Defenders of Wildlife is committed to keeping it that way.

Related Species

Brown bears, black bears, polar bears, Cook Inlet beluga whales, walruses, wolverines

What Defenders Is Doing to Help Wildlife in Alaska

  • Advocating to prevent unnecessary killing of bears 
  • Promoting stronger protections for the Cook Inlet beluga whale
  • Working to ensure wildlife and habitats will survive the impacts of climate change

Contact the Alaska Office

441 West 5th Avenue
Suite 302
Anchorage, AK 99501

907- 276-9453
defenders@mail.defenders.org

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