by Cook Inletkeeper | Dec 15, 2025 | Johnson Tract Mine
On the western shore of Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu, guarded by Mt. Illiamna and Redoubt, lies one of Alaska’s most ecologically rich regions. In and around Lake Clark National Park, tidal zones protect some of the last healthy razor clam beds in Cook Inlet. The surrounding...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Nov 24, 2025 | Donlin Gold Mine, Johnson Tract Mine, Mining
The Myth and the Reality of Modern Gold Mining in Alaska As new gold projects rise in the Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu watershed, we have to ask: Is it really worth it? Gold still glitters in today’s economy — not just in jewelry or bank vaults, but in the circuitry of our...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Oct 22, 2025 | Johnson Tract Mine, Mining
Every spring, millions of birds sweep northward across Alaska’s skies, tracing ancient routes to their Arctic nesting grounds. Along the way, they rely on a handful of critical stopovers—shelterd places rich in food where they can rest and refuel. Lake Clark National...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Sep 17, 2025 | Belugas, Johnson Tract Mine
In Cook Inlet’s quieter bays, lucky onlookers occasionally spot a small squadron of white crests break the surface, their breath forming plumes of steam in the air. If your boat engine is off, sometimes you can even hear their songs through the hull—a multifaceted...
by Satchel Pondolfino | Aug 20, 2025 | Arts, Johnson Tract Mine, Salmon
“Anything worth celebrating is worth protecting.” – Inletkeeper carries this message throughout its initiatives, from the annual Salmonfest gathering to our campaign opposing the Johnson Tract mine. Salmonfest brings people together to celebrate Alaska’s salmon and...
by Cook Inletkeeper | Jul 17, 2025 | Bears, Johnson Tract Mine
On the western shore of Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu, two massive volcanoes – Illiamna and Redoubt – rise like icy sentinels over some of Alaska’s most vibrant ecosystems. Here, in and around Lake Clark National Park, tidal zones protect some of the last healthy razor clam...
