RDC for Alaska

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest members to the Resource Development Council for Alaska! Thank you for joining a growing network committed to responsible resource development and a strong, sustainable future for our state! Learn more at akrdc.org

RDC is excited to host the Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor and Associate Deputy Secretary of the Interior Karen Budd-Falen at our next breakfast forum on March 5th. We expect a big turnout, so register sooner than later at akrdc.org/breakfast-foru…!

Our most recent Breakfast Forum presentation featuring Kristen Eastlick, Senior Vice President, Capital Research Center is now available to watch at akrdc.org! Kristen provided great insight on the world of non-profit election financing, and how it affects Alaska.

Registration will be closing soon for RDC's next Breakfast Forum, featuring Kristen Eastlick, Senior Vice President, Capital Research Center! Kristen will be shedding some light on how outside money is shaping Alaska's politics. Register today at akrdc.org/breakfast-foru…

RDC board members and staff showed up in force in Juneau for our annual Legislative Fly-in to advocate for responsible resource development! Our group conducted over 25 meetings and had a great time hosting a packed room at our bi-annual legislative reception. #AlaskaLegislature

Team RDC has landed in Juneau! We’re excited to welcome our board members for our Legislative Fly-In! #ResponsibleResourceDevelopment #alaskalegislature

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his enduring call to serve, lead with purpose, and strengthen our communities through unity and respect. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the Resource Development Council for Alaska.

Thank you to all of the attendees that came out for the joint RDC/Alliance Legislative Forecast Breakfast Forum! It was a packed room, and we had an in-depth dialogue on resource issues with members of both houses of the Legislature. View the recording at: akrdc.org

Registration is open for RDC's joint Breakfast Forum with the Alliance on January 15th! This breakfast will feature leaders from the Alaska Legislature to provide a 2026 legislative forecast discussion. Register today at akrdc.org/breakfast-foru….

This is what creating economic growth through responsible development can look like. More good paying jobs in Alaska and higher royalties for State coffers projected in 2026! alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/06/exp…

Happy Holidays from the RDC team! This holiday season, we're proudly celebrating 50 years of growing Alaska through responsible resource development. Our small but mighty staff are excited for the year ahead, here's to a joyful holiday season!

We’re excited to welcome our newest members to the Resource Development Council for Alaska! Thank you for joining us in supporting responsible resource development and a strong future for Alaska. Interested in becoming an RDC member? Learn more at akrdc.org.

🚨 RDC leadership update 🚨 Connor Hajdukovich is our new executive director. With years of experience in AK policy, resource development, and federal engagement, Connor will lead RDC at a pivotal time for our state. Congratulations, Connor!

ICYMI: We had the honor of hosting Dave Norton, Hawk Group, and Scott Goldsmith, UAA ISER (retired) at our last Breakfast Forum of the fall season. Scott and Dave provided an excellent presentation and the video and slide deck from this presentation are now up on our website!

Last chance to register for our Thursday presentation reflecting on the impact the TAPS has had on Alaska, from Dave Norton, Senior Advisor at Hawk Group, and Scott Goldsmith, retired economist from UAA ISER. Register at akrdc.org!

Registration is now open for RDC's last Breakfast Forum of the fall series! Join us for a presentation on the impact TAPS has had on Alaska, from Dave Norton, Senior Advisor, Hawk Group, and Scott Goldsmith, retired economist, UAA ISER. Register today at akrdc.org!

After nearly four years of leadership, Leila Kimbrell recently stepped down as executive director of RDC. Her leadership made us better, and we are grateful for her service. Join us in wishing Leila all the best in what’s next!

Don’t miss RDC’s next Breakfast Forum this Thursday, November 20th! Dr. Kersten Johnson-Struempler, Deputy Chief of Schools for the Anchorage School District, will join us to share an update on the Academies of Anchorage. Register today at akrdc.org.

.@Interior Sr. Advisor for AK Kara Moriarty leads a discussion between @BLMNational’s State Dir. Kevin Pendergast and @AKDNR_Official Acting Comm. John Crowther on how state and federal partners can work together to advance Alaska’s resource development opportunities. #RDC50

Mo Chahal @COP_Alaska delivered a timely update on the Willow project - a 600MM barrel resource on track for first oil in early 2029. The new field will represent a huge boost in pipeline throughput. #RDC50