by Cook Inletkeeper | Dec 15, 2021 | Bears, Civics, Clean Water, Climate Change, Energy & Alaska, Government, Healthy Habitat, Local Economies, Salmon
I am incredibly honored by Bob, Sue, and of your trust as I step into the role Bob has, seemingly effortlessly, managed for so many years. As I inherit the “Inletkeeper” title from Bob, I’d like to share my vision for the future of the Cook Inlet watershed in the...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Dec 2, 2021 | Bears, Clean Water, Energy & Alaska, Government, Healthy Habitat, Local Economies, Salmon, Uncategorized
Fat Bear Week brings the wonder and joy of our Cook Inlet bears to people around the world! This year–for the fourth time!!–Otis (or brown bear 480) was crowned king! Otis–relying on the amazing rich nutrients in Katmai–ended the season...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Apr 6, 2021 | Bears, Clean Water, Government, Healthy Habitat, Local Economies, Pebble Mine, Salmon
As Alaska girds for a future without the wave of petrodollars that fueled our early years, it’s time we decide how best to protect and develop the incredible natural resources that make the Great Land unique. A new report makes clear that hard rock mining will not...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Nov 25, 2020 | Bears, Civics, Clean Water, Government, Healthy Habitat, Local Economies, Pebble Mine, Salmon, Uncategorized
On the day before Thanksgiving, Alaskans woke to astounding news: the Army Corps rejected a major permit for the Pebble mine. Never before had the Army Corps rejected a major permit for a large oil, gas or mining project in Alaska. Never. And it only came about after...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Oct 29, 2020 | Bears, Civics, Clean Water, Government, Healthy Habitat, Pebble Mine
Today another public relations bombshell tore into the Pebble Partnership, with the release of new tapes by the Environmental Investigation Agency showing Northern Dynasty’s Ron Thiessen bragging about the company’s political influence over Alaska Senators Dan...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Sep 3, 2020 | Bears, Belugas, blogs, Clean Water, Healthy Habitat, Johnson Tract Mine, Salmon
Another hardrock mine has reared its head in Cook Inlet, and it’s raising big questions from local property owners, fishermen and businesses. In late August 2020, Inletkeeper flew to the west side of Cook Inlet to meet with local residents and representatives of High...
