On the sidelines of the ECOS Fall Meeting in Jackson Hole, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Randy Bates joined podcast host Richard Gordon on Unconventional Times to underscore how protecting Alaska’s environment and supporting a strong economy are complementary goals.
Bates touched on rigorous environmental protection, timely and predictable permitting, disaster response, emerging technology, and the importance of open communication and accountability. He also told a fish story or two along the way.
Listen to the full conversation here: The Balance of Industry and Nature: Randy Bates on Alaska’s Environmental Mission.
