Cook Inletkeeper

Cook Inletkeeper’s Energy Transition Program supports our goal to accelerate the transition to an equitable, decarbonized energy future. Cook Inletkeeper recognizes climate change as the most pressing threat posed to our natural systems and the people, communities and economies they support. The Energy Transition Program works to move energy projects and policies away from fossil fuel production and consumption, and toward renewable energy alternatives and lasting jobs that minimize impacts to fish habitat, water quality and human health. Cook Inletkeeper’s targeted energy strategies include aggressive legal, scientific and technical advocacy, effective citizen education and organizing, and persuasive media outreach.

Cook Inletkeeper’s Capacity Program supports our goal to build a healthy organization with the capacity to achieve its vision. Cook Inletkeeper works to build the internal operations capacity needed to maximize organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Through this program Cook Inletkeeper; a) grows a broader constituency for change in Cook Inlet; b) builds a diverse and sustainable funding base; c) enhances staff and board development through trainings, network meetings, and shared initiatives; and d) engages in strategic planning to maximize organizational productivity and effectiveness. A detailed annual work plan guides Cook Inletkeeper staff and is based on our strategic plan that includes concrete mechanisms for evaluating progress on a quarterly and annual basis.

Cook Inletkeeper's Local Resiliency Program is focused on building strong climate-resilient local communities. We work towards this through our local food initiatives which include 1) expanding access to local food and opportunities for farmers via the Alaska Food Hub; and 2) supporting farmers and markets through the Alaska Farmers Market Association. In addition we support community-led climate solutions through our Drawdown Climate Action Series and Actionkit