About APH

Mission Statement
Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and responsible stewardship of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge through conservation, public awareness, education and enhancement projects.

Our Place in the Community
With Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge being only one of six refuges the Palmer Fish & Game office is mandated to manage, it has become increasingly important for citizens to become involved in the future of this unique and most accessible place. Surrounded by the largest and fastest growing population center in the state, a widespread sense of community stewardship must prevail to ultimately replace negligence by abusers, thereby assuring safe and enjoyable recreation for all citizen users, and preserving habitat integrity for the Refuge’s varied wildlife.

Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats envisions many beneficial developments for the Refuge. Improved access and parking areas, followed by trails for education and viewing, shelters for family gatherings, and eventually a year round "nature/science/public use facility" wherein citizens of all ages will meet to learn about the wonders of wetland ecosystems, migrating birds, the seasonal ebb and flow of wildlife, and its integral part in human resource provision and game management.

As time passes, the needs of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge must be attended to by a complex mix of entities who care enough to see beneficial goals through to fruition. Individual citizens, the State of Alaska, our Legislative body, the Mat-Su Borough, Corps of Engineers, members of the business and tourism communities - we all must "pitch in" to care for this special place.

Good things are in store for the future of the Refuge. Wonders of proud accomplishment await those who will join us, so do!