About Us

Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural resources of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge through public awareness, education, recreation and enhancement projects.  

The Palmer Hay flats State Game Refuge protects 28,800 acres of coastal and freshwater wetlands, tidal sloughs and mudflats, lakes and streams, and upland birch forests. Evidence of the historic occupation of the Knikatnu native peoples of the Upper Cook Inlet exists along its bluffs.

As time passes, the needs of the Palmer Hay Flats 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, Federal Agencies, 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 Refuge.  Proud accomplishments await those who join us!