Conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans.
Welcome
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
Regulatory Programs
Fundamental elements:
- Unambiguous statutory authority
- Documented basis for concern
- Protective standards
- Rational regulatory scheme
- Documented compliance
- Enforcement