Inletkeeper Blog
The Fight Over Pebble Mine Isn’t Over: A Legal Update
This week we celebrate as the Department of Justice confirmed that the EPA will continue to defend Bristol Bay and are cautiously optimistic that the ongoing litigation will continue to support the EPA’s robust 404(c) Final Determination.
Brown Bears in the Crosshairs of the Johnson Tract Mine Project
Every summer, one of the densest concentrations of brown bears on Earth congregates along the Western shores of Cook Inlet. Over time, the bears in this region have become habituated to the presence of humans, meaning they are more likely to go about their daily lives with people nearby. A proposed gold mine threatens to upset this delicate balance.
Energy: Congress closes a window of opportunity for the Railbelt, slashes clean water regulations
The bill we got is an improvement over what we could have gotten—in the way that being beaten with a two-by-four is an improvement over being beaten with a two-by-six.
Giving CPR to the Unbeating Heart of the Oil & Gas Industry — While First Responders and Marine Life Gasp for Breath
In the latest salvo in a legal fight we’ve been involved in for decades, Inletkeeper has filed a noncompliance complaint with OSHA and the EPA, demanding transparency and accountability on the safety hazards posed by oil dispersants. This recent move continues our work of pushing for clean waters, and protecting the Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains.
From Poetry to Policy: Storytelling for Environmental Advocacy
At Inletkeeper, I look forward to bringing my passions for environmental and human health together to support advocacy projects. My work will focus on clean energy solutions, salmon conservation, community education, and awareness and advocacy around the proposed Johnson Tract mine.
Inletkeeper’s New Communications Director
I’m a scientist, but I’m also a storyteller. I believe that public engagement is essential to protecting the Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains.
Victory, for now — Donlin Ordered to Complete New Environmental Analysis
In a recent win for the people of the Kuskokwim and opponents of the Donlin mine, a judge ruled in June that a more extensive environmental impact assessment is needed before construction can continue.
Alaska Energy Burden Report Press Release
A new report, “Energy Burden in Alaska: Understanding Energy Burden for Alaska Communities and Charting a Path Forward,” reveals that Alaska faces the most severe energy burden in the U.S., with rural and low-income households hit hardest.
Alaska Energy Burden Report
Alaskans – especially low-income, rural, and Indigenous communities – face some of the highest energy burdens in the U.S., spending a disproportionate share of their income on energy costs. These high costs pose a threat to financial stability, health, and cultural practices. The report identifies major disparities and outlines targeted, community-driven solutions to reduce these burdens and promote energy sovereignty.
The West Su Industrial Access Road: Legislative Outcomes and What’s Next
The proposed West Su Industrial Access Road, a 100+ mile road built with public funds that would open up a new mining district west of the Susitna Valley, garnered attention from Alaskan lawmakers during this spring’s legislative session.