Trustees for Alaska

“The form 990s for both trustees for alaska and the trustees for alaska endowment fund are reviewed by the full board of trustees for alaska (which includes all members of the board of the trustees for alaska endowment fund) and the executive director of trustees for alaska before filing.”

“A conflict of interest survey is handed out to board members at the annual meeting and to employees during employee reviews.”

“The board used salary surveys and recommendations from hiring consultants.”

“The documents are available at the organization's anchorage office upon request.”

“Founded in 1974, Trustees for Alaska serves the public interest by providing legal counsel to protect and defend Alaskas lands, waters, wildlife, and people. Trustees provides free legal support to clients who would not otherwise be adequately represented on some of the most important environmental issues facing Alaska and the planet.”

“Marine - protecting alaska's vast marine ecosystems. Wildlife - promoting biodiversity in alaska's wildlife.”

“INTEREST LAW FIRM: 1. Chuitna Citizens Coalition, et al. v. Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources. Trustees for Alaska represents Plaintiffs Chuitna Citizens Coalition and Cook Inletkeeper in state court challenge against the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for its unreasonable and unlawful delay in adjudicating pending instream flow reservation applications to protect salmon habitat. Status of the case: The State of Alaska adjudicated three instream flow reservation applications with one granted in favor of Plaintiffs. Administrative appeal taken by industry groups, but no decision yet. Superior Court continues to oversee adjudication process, holding a status conference. 2. Sturgeon, et al. v. Masica, et al. Trustees for Alaska represents the National Parks Conservation Association as amicus curiae in a federal district court challenge to the National Park Services authority to regulate activities on navigable waters within Park boundaries. Amicus supports the Defendant National Park Services authority. Status of the case: After the Supreme Court remanded the case to the Ninth Circuit, further briefing was submitted and oral argument heard. We are waiting for a decision. 3. Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove, et al. v. Jewell. Trustees for Alaska represents The Wilderness Society, Defenders of Wildlife, Wilderness Watch, Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Refuge Association, and the Sierra Club as Defendant-Intervenors in a lawsuit challenging the Department of the Interiors denial of a land exchange and road project in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Defendant-Intervenors support the Federal governments decision to protect designated Wilderness. Status of the case: Just before oral argument before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, appellants dismissed the appeal. Case closed. 4. Pebble Limited Partnership v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Trustees for Alaska represents Nunamta Aulukestai and various other nonparty organizations and individuals to stop subpoenas issued by Pebble Limited Partnership seeking information violating First Amendment rights. These entities are not parties to the lawsuit, but are directly impacted by it. Status of the case: New third party subpoenas were served and Trustees represents Dr. Carol Ann Woody in second round of third party subpoenas. Motion to quash granted. The parties to the case reached a settlement and the case was dismissed. Case closed. 5. Castle Mountain Coalition, et al. v. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Trustees for Alaska represents Plaintiffs Castle Mountain Coalition, Cook Inletkeeper, Alaska Center for the Environment, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, and the Sierra Club in a federal district court challenge to an expired coal mining permit. Status of the case: After the District Court ruled in favor of Plaintiffs, Intervenors moved for a stay of the order and amendment of judgment. The motion was denied and no appeal was taken. The parties reached agreement regarding attorneys fees and settlement entered. Case closed. 6. State of Alaska v. Jewell; Safari Club, Intl v. Jewell; Alaska Prof. Hunters Assoc. v. Dept. of the Interior. Trustees for Alaska represents Intervenor-defendants Alaska Wildlife Alliance, Alaskans for Wildlife, Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, Denali Citizens Council, Copper Country Alliance, Kachemak Bay Conservation Society, Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Defenders of Wildlife, National Parks Conservation Association, National Wildlife Refuge Association, The Wilderness Society, Wilderness Watch, Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Humane Society of the United States to defend National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service predator control regulations. Status of the case: Motion to intervene granted in all three cases. Cases stayed in light of agencies new regulatory process. 7.”