The Alaska Law Review and University of Alaska-Anchorage Justice Center held our 2022 Symposium on Alaska and the Environment. The conference was held on October 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AKDT at the University of Alaska-Anchorage Consortium Library, Room 301.
The conference included a keynote address from the vice president of external and government affairs for NANA, Elizabeth Saagulik Hensley, and panel discussions on wildlife and fisheries issues and land management and partnerships.
The following represents the schedule of the symposium’s events:
| 8:30 | Introduction Professor Ryan Fortson University of Alaska Anchorage Justice Center |
| 8:45 | Keynote Address Elizabeth Saagulik Hensley Vice President of External and Government Affairs for NANA |
| 9:30 | Break |
| 9:45 | Panel: Wildlife and Fishing Issues in Alaska
“The Kenai Rule in Four Acts: Bear-Baiting, Firearms, Hunting, and Trapping Restrictions in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge” – Dr. Jon Nachtigal, University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Native Fishing Rights – Dr. Rachel Donkersloot, Coastal Cultures Research and Consulting Kneeland Taylor, Alaska Wildlife Alliance Moderator – Kelsey Schober, Nature Conservancy |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 | Panel: Land Management and Partnerships in Alaska
Heat Waves and a Public-Private Partnership in Alaska – Professor Sarah Matsumoto, Willamette School of law The Enhanced Federal Tax Incentive for Donations of Conservation Easements by Alaska Native Corporations – Tim Troll, Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust Matt Newman, Native American Rights Fund Moderator – Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt |
| 12:15 | Closing Remarks Carole A. Holley, Managing Attorney, Earthjustice |
Please see below for a full recording of the symposium: