Eklutna River salmon need water & fish passage.
Eklutna River salmon runs have been greatly diminished by operation of the Eklutna Hydropower Project.
For nearly a century, migration of Eklutna River salmon has been blocked by hydroelectric dams and impacted by water diversions. We believe there’s enough water in Eklutna Lake to go around. It’s time to bring the salmon back.
Happening Now:
“The fish, the fish, it’s in all our stories. Children, grandparents – everybody all working together - that unity. It’s almost a binding agent for who we are. When we’re proud of Eklutna then we’re proud of ourselves.”
— Maria Coleman, Cultural Facilitator, Native Village of Eklutna