As 2025 draws to a close, we take stock—with gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together, and resolve for the work still before us.
Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu is a special place. Its waters, salmon, wildlife, and communities have sustained life here for millennia. That didn’t happen by accident—and it won’t continue without people willing to stand up, speak out, and stay engaged. Thanks to supporters like you, Cook Inletkeeper has done exactly that for more than 30 years.
This year made clear why that commitment matters more than ever. Across Alaska, we saw accelerating pressure to industrialize public lands and waters: weakened environmental safeguards, cancelled public comment periods, and renewed attempts to fast‑track fossil fuel and mining projects—with no transparency and utter disregard for meaningful tribal or community engagement. The message from decision‑makers has been clear: extract now, ask questions later.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the headlines. Alaska has become a political football— increasingly framed as a resource colony rather than a home to vibrant communities and irreplaceable ecosystems. But history shows us something important: organized, informed public opposition works.
As we round out the year, we are busy as ever and clear‑eyed about the road ahead.
Cook Inletkeeper will continue to cut through the noise. We will track and alert you to critical decisions as they unfold. We will stand with tribes, fishermen, scientists, and local residents to ensure their voices are heard. We will oppose non‑critical mineral extraction and carbon‑intensive projects that lock Alaska into decades of risk, and we will keep building hopeful, community‑driven solutions rooted in clean water, healthy salmon, and resilient local economies.
None of this happens without you. Membership is the backbone of Cook Inletkeeper. Your support allows us to respond quickly to emerging threats, sustain vital programs, and remain independent and accountable only to our mission—and to the communities we serve.
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to renew your commitment to Cook Inlet. An anonymous supporter has generously offered to match all gifts up to $5,000, doubling the impact of every donation made before the end of the year. Your gift is more than a contribution—it’s a statement that this place matters, that public voices belong in public decisions, and that future generations deserve clean water and thriving ecosystems. Whether it’s the joy of spotting belugas in the Inlet, the pull of a silver salmon from a cold, clear stream, or the simple comfort of knowing your home is protected and its future will be shaped by your community, this is what your support defends.
Thank you for standing with us and for being part of the community that makes our work possible. Together, we will continue to protect Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu. Please consider becoming a member today.