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CIRI Shareholders Deserve a Voice

Clean Water, Johnson Tract Mine, Mining

As the landowner, Cook Inlet Regional Inc. has primary decision making power over the future of the Johnson Tract Gold Mine. For a project with so many local consequences, CIRI shareholders deserve to be fully informed and have meaningful opportunity to weigh in.
CIRI shareholders deserve a voice in decisions that could shape their land for generations. The proposed Johnson Tract Gold Mine poses irreversible harm to the abundant, diverse, and intact ecosystem of the Johnson River Valley and Tuxedni Bay – a stunning wildlife corridor nestled next to Mount Iliamna on the west side of Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu. The mine’s impact would extend from the proposed mine site on the private land inholding owned by the regional Native corporation, Cook Inlet Regional Inc., through the lands and waters of Lake Clark National Park and into Cook Inlet. This ecosystem represents a living, renewable ecotourism economy, traditional and commercial harvest practices, and if this healthy habitat is protected, a long-term opportunity for local livelihoods.

Corporate decision-makers should be accountable to the communities and shareholders they represent, and the wildlife and resources they stand to impact. CIRI shareholders deserve transparent economic projections, full risk disclosure, a clear explanation of long-term liabilities, and an honest accounting of tradeoffs.

Are you or is someone you know a CIRI shareholder with questions or concerns about this project? As CIRI prepares to hold public meetings this spring and summer, Cook Inletkeeper is connecting with shareholders who want clear information, thoughtful discussions, and a stronger voice in decisions that will shape their lands and waters for generations. Whether you are ready to speak up, ask questions, or simply learn more, we invite you to join this effort. Please let us know by filling out this form.

A short-term gold mine should not define the future of this place. The opportunity for Cook Inlet communities lies in protecting their resources, not exploiting them. The future of this region is brighter than gold.

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