Susitna River Coalition
Gold Mining & Stream Restoration: A Surprising Partnership
Thu, Apr 17
|Talkeetna
Can gold mining and stream restoration go hand in hand? Learn how Cache Creek’s 120-year mining history is now part of an effort to restore salmon habitat through an unexpected partnership.
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Talkeetna, 22249 D St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
About the event
Do gold mining and stream restoration go hand in hand? They can!
Join us for an evening of discovery as we explore the transformation of Cache Creek—where a gold rush over 120 years ago put Talkeetna on the map. Learn how this historically rich mining region is now at the center of an unexpected collaboration, where gold miners are working to restore vital salmon habitat.
Our featured speakers bring a wealth of experience and local knowledge:
Howard Carbone, a longtime Talkeetna local and Susitna River Coalition board member, has spent 30 years immersed in the region’s wilderness. His latest adventure blends treasure hunting with conservation, showing how history and habitat restoration can go hand in hand.
Corinne Marzullo, a Watershed Restoration Engineer with 20 years of experience, specializes in restoring waterways impacted by mining. Her work focuses on geomorphological and hydraulic studies, stream simulation, and habitat improvement, ensuring that once-extracted…