Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Office of the Commissioner

Welcome

• DEC Acting Commissioner:
• Christina Carpenter
• Biography

Primary Services

• Provides policy direction for the department
• Ensures that public concerns are fully considered in department decisions and actions
• Establishes department objectives and assures performance
• Serves as spokesperson for the Governor on environmental matters
• Issues decisions on administrative appeal requests
• Adopts all department regulations

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

Governor Dunleavy Names Randy Bates Commissioner-designee at ADEC

Bates takes over DEC starting Monday, May 19, and replaces Christina Carpenter who has served as the Acting Commissioner since January. Bates returns to DEC after a long and accomplished career in state service. He previously served as director of the Division of Water in DEC, and prior to that was director of the Division of Habitat at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Volcanic Ashfall Information

Volcanic ash is made of small abrasive particles that pose several health concerns. Exposure to ash can lead to irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Volcanic ash also poses risks to the health and safety of pets and livestock. During ashfall or when there is ash on the ground, steps should be taken to minimize an animal's contact with ash.

Federal Responsibilities for Contaminated Lands in Alaska

50 years after ANCSA passed, contamination still threatens the health of Alaska Natives and limits the use of lands for which they gave up their aboriginal claims.

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.