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| The mission of Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) is to protect human health and the environment from the toxic effects of contaminants. We are dedicated to achieving environmental justice. We work to ensure responsible cleanup of contaminated sites and empower community involvement in cleanup decisions. We strive to stop the prduction, proliferation, and release of toxic chemicals.
If you would like to contact us, please e-mail info@akaction.net |
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Our services include:
- Geographic Information and Computer Mapping
- Investigative Research
- Advocacy
- Training
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Geographic Information System
Computer Mapping
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| We developed the only comprehensive data base of contaminated sites in Alaska with the mapping of 2,000 military, oil and gas, mining and other industrial sites. We are using GIS to create an understanding of the nature and extent of contamination in relation to communities, water sources, environmentally sensitive areas, and subsistence use areas. The database serves as a tool to characterize the contaminated sites and ensure responsible cleanup. |
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Training
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| We bring together scientific and medical experts, environmental justice and tribal leaders, organizers, and activists to share information on environmental sampling, community-based environmental health surveys, GIS technology, health effects, research tools, and media work. We are planning to sponsor a series of regionally-based training workshops based on the model of "Preventing Toxics in Alaska: Organizing for Environmentally Healthy Communities." |
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Investigative Research
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| We assist individuals and communities in accessing and interpreting information, documents, and records through the Freedom of Information Act, Internet, and literature reviews. We work collaboratively with communities to develop community-based environmental sampling, toxics audits, and environmental health surveys. We serve as a clearinghouse for the latest scientific and medical information concerning contaminants, health effects, and cleanup technologies. |
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Advocacy
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| We work with environmental justice organizations throughout the country to prevent the production and proliferation of toxic and radioactive contaminants that threaten environmental and human health. We assist communities in achieving responsible action from agencies and polluters. We work to strengthen citizens' rights under community-right-to-know and other environmental laws. |
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The Staff of Alaska Community Action on Toxics
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| Pamela K. Miller, Program Director |
| Pamela brings over 20 years of experience in marine research, education, advocacy and activism to Alaska Community Action on Toxics. Her love of nature and Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" inspired her career in biology and activism. Her father's early death of cancer, likely caused by occupational exposure to contaminants, has motivated her investigations and concern for health. She holds a masters degree in environmental science with a bachelors degree in biology. She previously worked for Greenpeace Alaska (7 years), Nisqually Reach Nature Center (WA State), the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute in the Florida Keys. |
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ACAT Welcomes our new board members:
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| Sue Dayton, Melanie Duchin, Paul Erhart, Denise Joines, Pauline Kohler, Alan Larson, Sr., and Dr. Merrijeane Moore |
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ACAT also welcomes new founding members:
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| Douglas E. Dobyns, M.S., Bob Shavelson, Jack and Elizabeth Spiezio, Ruth Sheridan, Cynthia M. Adams, Linda Olson Webber, Leon Webber, Barbara J. Keehn, Denise A. Joines, Melanie Duchin, Sue Dayton, Miles Nelson, John D. Lyle and Mei Mei Evans |
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