Today’s world moves fast, and amidst the noise, Inletkeeper is still here, working diligently to build the good while standing ready to fight the bad. There are times when we make big asks for immediate needs, but today, I am asking you to consider making Inletkeeper a part of your regular giving by setting up a monthly recurring donation. Think of it as a subscription – a live-action wilderness channel that your dollar helps shape and protect for generations to come. Whether $10, $15, or $20 a month, your contribution allows us to plan throughout the year and act quickly as issues arise that need immediate attention. It's a convenient way to provide ongoing support and make a lasting impact on your entire community.
I am always in awe that I get to live in a place like this. As a parent, I often think about my kids' experience growing up with access to the Cook Inlet – all they know is clean, cold water, being able to splash in the bay, eat wild salmon, observe the seasons, and feel the excitement of the first fiddleheads in the spring. If you are reading this, then you know that the conservation of this watershed wasn’t just luck – it is the continuous efforts and mindful watching to hold corporations accountable, push for sustainable changes, and elevate science in decision-making, all to bring forth a shared vision of a thriving Cook Inlet | Tikahtnu.
I have multiple streaming platforms at home for cozy movie nights during the long winter, and truthfully, I value them. $15 a month seems a reasonable price to keep the cabin fever at bay. The value I place on Cook Inlet for the joy and wonder it brings me daily and for the life it affords my family is immeasurable. For me, it is one monthly subscription I am more than happy to make.
At Inletkeeper, with your support, we are always on watch. We're ramping up our efforts to build climate resilience within the watershed, working hand in hand with communities to adapt and thrive in the face of change. We're doubling down on salmon habitat restoration projects, knowing that healthy salmon populations are the lifeblood of our region. We're raising our voices against the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure into the Lower Cook Inlet, fiercely advocating for policies that put the health of our environment first. So today, I ask you to subscribe and protect Cook Inlet.
Yours for Cook Inlet,
Loren Barrett