Six fronts in a single recovery effort.
Each program addresses a specific recovery-plan need identified by NOAA Fisheries — from data collection to public engagement to policy.
01 Ongoing
Citizen Science Network
Year-round shore-based monitoring across twelve sites in Cook Inlet.
02 September
Belugas Count!
Our signature annual event — thousands of Alaskans counting belugas simultaneously across the inlet.
03 K-12
Classroom & Education
Free K-12 curriculum kits, teacher toolkits, and species comparison guides distributed across Alaska schools.
04 Partnered
Research Support
Funding NOAA photo identification, acoustic monitoring, and population genetics work.
05 Seasonal
Community Outreach
Trailhead naturalist programs along Turnagain Arm and Girdwood community events.
06 As needed
Policy & Advocacy
Public-comment coordination on permits and developments affecting critical habitat.