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
- State of Alaska's comments regarding Proposed Rule: Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"
- Alaska’s requests, detailed below, are aimed at 1) simplifying the WOTUS definition so ordinary people can understand it, and 2) restoring states’ primary role over land and water management within state borders
- 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
Service
We serve each other and the public with professionalism, expertise, empathy, and reliability.
Problem-Solving
We take an evidence-based approach to solving business problems while incorporating creativity and adaptability to get the best results.
Communication
Our communication creates alignment, builds psychological safety and trust, and increases productivity.
Accountability
We take ownership of our personal and organizational actions.
Respect
We foster a workplace culture where everyone has a chance to thrive. We are respectful in all of our work.
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