Alaska Community Action on Toxics Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesAlaska, United States11-50 Employees
Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) is a statewide environmental health and justice organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, founded in 1997 in response to concerns about toxic pollution from military and industrial activities. The organization works at the intersection of environmental justice, reproductive justice, environmental health, Indigenous rights, and human rights, supporting communities through collaborative research, shared science, education, organizing, and advocacy to reduce exposure to toxics. ACAT partners with local communities to address pollution sources and environmental health risks, offering a platform for advocacy and policy engagement that aims to empower affected residents. In addition to its core mission, ACAT has engaged in recent legal and collaborative actions, including partnerships and petitions related to federal environmental oversight and Indigenous rights, reflecting its active role in addressing environmental justice issues in Alaska.