Tribal Groups’ Video Sees Vision For Eklutna River Water, Salmon

The following is courtesy of Trout Unlimited:

“Coming Home” features the voices of Eklutna tribal members and the shared vision for a fish filled, functioning future for their namesake river, the Eklutna River. 

Today we ask 3 things of you: 

1. Take 5 minutes to watch this important film. 
2. Contact decision makers using the link in our bio – it’s quick & easy! 
3. Share this video. 

The Eklutna Hydroelectric Project is legally required to make up for its impact to fish and wildlife and their habitat – a mitigation process that is unfolding now.  This is a once in a generation chance to bring a salmon producing stream back to Cook Inlet.  

The vision for the future of the Eklutna River held by Eklutna tribal members is clear – water flowing the length of the river and fish passage into Eklutna Lake so that all 5 species of wild salmon can recover.  

Numerous solutions have been proposed that balance out the uses of Eklutna Lake water while meeting the needs of salmon.  But despite overwhelming support, Chugach Electric Association & Matanuska Electric Association are favoring a solution that will leave A MILE OF THE EKLUTNA RIVER DRY, will not create fish passage into Eklutna Lake and will not recover sockeye salmon.  

“Eklutna River salmon need water & fish passage” – pass this message off to those who need to hear so that Eklutna salmon can thrive once again!