Conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, and economic and social well-being of Alaskans.
The chief executive office of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation provides agency direction and administration and is policy liaison with the Governor's Office and Legislature.
Primary Services
Goals
- Protect human health and the environment while providing timely, science-based, legally defensible permits/approvals.
- Improve employee retention and develop our employees
- Leverage technology and workflow improvements to create efficiencies, reduce our environmental footprint, and increase the transparency and visibility of DEC's efforts.
Of Interest
- West Coast Storm Response Community Updates
- The DEC is working closely with communities, local governments, Tribal and regional organizations, and state and federal partners to support recovery efforts in Western Alaska following Typhoon Halong. This update page provides daily updates on the status of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and environmental conditions in affected communities
- Flood Preparation and Response
- The DEC provides the following information and contacts property owners may find helpful in assessing their property before and after a flood. Learn how to address issues related to Air Quality, Drinking Water, Food Safety and Sanitation, Wastewater disposal systems, solid waste disposal, and oil and hazardous substances spills.
Values
We make objective decisions, based on science and facts.
We are accountable for our actions and stand proudly behind our work, as individuals and as an organization.
We perform to the highest standards and produce transparent and consistent regulatory actions to show our integrity.
We support and encourage collaboration across programs and partners to meet challenges and further our collective mission.
We strive to provide excellent customer service both inside and outside of the organization by being professional, responsive, reliable, and respectful.
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