Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge - An Alaskan Treasure

The Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge is 45 square miles of wetlands, forest, lakes and tidal sloughs located 30 minutes north of Anchorage and within close proximity to over half of Alaska’s population. Ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, moose, muskrats, salmon and many other birds, mammals and fish call it home.

It is because of this rich diversity of habitat and wildlife, and its all around natural beauty, that many Alaskans from all walks of life and recreational preferences make the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge one of the most important and cherished recreation areas in Alaska.

Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats (APH) is dedicated to preserving this stunningly beautiful and valuable recreation area for all Alaskans to enjoy. It truly is an Alaskan treasure.

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Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats is a varied blend of Alaskan outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life who enjoy fishing, hunting, bird watching, picnicking, photography, snowmobiling, skiing, skating, dog sledding and more on the Hay Flats. Our passion is to ensure these same recreational opportunities will be here for future generations to come. Through special projects, events and education programs, we are dedicated to preserving its natural beauty, wildlife habitat and enhancing, for all Alaskans, the recreational opportunities unique to Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.

If you share our passion for this unique Alaskan treasure, and would like to be part of its future, please consider joining the growing numbers of Alaskan citizens who support Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats.

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Thank You!

Thank you MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION for the very generous support for the Operational Bridge Support Healthy Impact Grant from 2010 to 2012. With this MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION grant we were able to continue to offer all of our community outreach events and programs such as Summer Family Fun Day, Winter Family Fun Day, Walks on the Refuge, Spring Education Day, Run for the Refuge, Holiday Tree Gala and our annual spring cleanup day (the event that started our organization). It is because of community-minded organizations such as MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION that we are able to continue to share with the community our vision of connecting people with the land through recreation and education. Thank you MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION for your continued generosity and making us part of your vision for a healthier Mat-Su community. We are honored to be one of your partners.

Thank you to the Roripaugh Family Foundation and June Tull, Director of the foundation for the generous donation for enhancement projects on the Refuge. It is because of generous grantors such as the Roripaugh Family Foundation, APHF is able to accomplish so much in the Refuge. This grant will continue to make possible our ongoing outreach education programs, on-the-ground projects and community events. Thank you Roripaugh Family Foundation for your continued generosity and goodwill for our community.

Thank you ConocoPhillips Alaska and Denali Brewing Company for their generous support of our fund raiser the Holiday Tree Gala in December 2011; what a great way to end the year. Also thank you to these many fine local contributors and donors that all helped to make the fund raiser a success: AAAA Care B & B, A Wayside B & B, Active Soles, AIH, Alaskarama, Alaska Railroad Corp., Alaska Sealife Center, Alaska Wildlife Conservation, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, All About Style, Allen & Peterson, All-I-Saw Cookware, Amy Seamans, Anna Belle's Book Store, Arctic Ammo, Artique Ltd.,Beverly Nash, Birch Grove Studios, Bob & Cindy Neubauer, Cabin Fever, Catherine Inman, Chepo's Restaurant, Chesapeake Old Decoys, Chimo Guns, Color My Way Studio, Coming Attractions Theatre, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Costco, Curtis Menard Sports Center, Dan & Jill Baker, Dan & Marian Elliot, Dave Hopper & Becky Otto, Denali Brewing Co., Denise Caldwell, Diamond Parking, Donald McKeown, Fran Seager-Boss, Glenn Marlin, Hair Razors, Half Moon Creek Gallery & Glass Co., Hatcher Pass Polaris, J&M Homes, Jalapenos, Jean Krause, Jean Long, Just Imagine Toys, K & L Distributors, Keith & Junko Connor, Key Bank, Krazy Moose Subs, Kris Abshire, Laurie Green, Learning Essentials, Linda Brenner, Lindsey Shelley, Little Susitna Farm, Mary Kvalheim, Matanuska Winds Brass Quintet, Mat-Su Career & Tech H.S., Meadow Lakes Bloomers, Mike Robinson, Mimi's Closet, Moon Dog Pottery, Pia’s Custom Picture Framing, Pauline Hooten, Peggy Behnke, Phillip Straka, Ralph Baldwin, Red Robin, Regis Hair Salon, REI, Rep. Mark Neuman, Rodda Paint, Ron Macki, Sahara Storm, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Mark Begich, Shane Lamb Gallery, Shannon Nathaniel, Steve & Karen Joynt, Suzie Althens Studio, The Tanning Hut, The Gallery, Tri-Tronics, Uncommon Cents, Valley Community Recycling Solutions, Valley Fiber Arts Guild, Valley Garden Club, Valley Performing Arts, Vicky Dawson, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Wildlife North Studio, Yoga In the Valley. We could not have done it without your generous support and contributions!

Thank you to the Mat-Su Borough Department of Community Development for their generous support in the form of a Tourism Infrastructure Grant. This grant has allowed us to complete a number of important projects related to promoting citizen enjoyment of the Palmer Hay Flats including enhanced access, trail improvement and replacement of the Scout Ridge Overlook.

Thank you Alaska Railroad for generously donating railroad tickets for two each year. These tickets are given out as special door prizes at our annual Member/Supporter meeting, usually held in early May.

We wish to thank the Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) for their generous monetary support of Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats in the awarding of an initial start-up grant in August, 2005. This website would not be possible without ACF's support.