Recent Posts From Loren
Protect the Susitna Valley: Renewed Threat of Coalbed Methane Drilling

Protect the Susitna Valley: Renewed Threat of Coalbed Methane Drilling

Protect the Susitna Valley:Renewed Threat of Coalbed Methane Drilling — Loren Barrett   The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is once again considering a proposal to open 1.5 million undeveloped acres of the Susitna Valley for gas exploration—a decision that could threaten salmon habitat, wetlands, and local recreation. This...

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Support Local, Protect Local: Join Cook Inletkeeper’s Business Partner Program

Support Local, Protect Local: Join Cook Inletkeeper’s Business Partner Program

Support Local, Protect Local: Join Cook Inletkeeper’s Business Partner Program At Cook Inletkeeper, we understand how vital local economies are to the strength and resilience of our communities. We also know that a healthy environment, with clean water and abundant salmon, is the bedrock of our local economy. That’s why we’re proud to recognize...

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Make an Impact with your PFD

Make an Impact with your PFD

Make an Impact with your PFD — Loren Barrett If you've already applied for your 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), you might have noticed that Cook Inletkeeper is missing from the list of Pick.Click.Give. (PCG) organizations this year. We're doing things a bit differently for 2024 to ensure your donations have the greatest possible impact....

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Loren Barrett

Loren Barrett
Loren was born in the Florida Keys and split her childhood amongst the Florida flats, the New Mexican river beds, Colorado mountain streams and Montana rivers. She served two years in Guyana with the United States Peace Corps before returning to the US to pursue an MA in International Development and Social Change from Clark University. With a diverse background in nonprofit management, community development, and grant management Loren aspires to use her professional background to serve her community and ensure the Cook Inlet watershed continues to thrive for many generations to come. When not at work Loren can be found with her family reveling in their great fortune to call this place home- lounging in a blueberry patch, willing things to grow in the garden, combing through tidepools, testing new salmon recipes, or out exploring new trails.