The Mat-Su Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership is looking for dedicated partners to help guide our collaborative, “bottom-up” mission to protect salmon habitat through conservation, education, and restoration. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles:
1. Steering Committee (Governance). We are accepting applications for two At-large seats and one Local Government seat (representing the Mat-Su Borough, cities, or community councils ). As the governing body, the Steering Committee ensures we follow National Fish Habitat Partnership guidelines and implement our technical Strategic Action Plan. Terms: These are two-year terms beginning in May, 2026.
To Apply: Submit a letter explaining your interest and how you can help the Partnership achieve its goals to Jessica Speed (jessica.speed@tu.org) by April 17th, 2026.
2. Standing Committees (Technical & Action) We are also recruiting for our three committees:
–Science & Data: Providing the “strong science foundation” for the Partnership, advising on science strategies, and providing technical guidance including review of project proposals.
–Symposium Planning: Development of the agenda, speaker selection and general planning for our Annual Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium.
–Outreach: Providing guidance on outreach focus including hosting of annual events to support meeting Partnership conservation and organizational goals.
With Gratitude: A sincere thank you to Laurie Stuart (Tyonek Tribal Conservation District), Marc Lamoreaux and Natalie Velez (Native Village of Eklutna), and Mike Campfield (Mat-Su Borough) for their wonderful service and commitment to the Partnership’s vision!
Want to learn more? Check out the Structure and Operations Framework which outlines how we work together for thriving fish and healthy habitat and contact the Partnership Coordinator, Jessica Speed for more detail.
(From left to right) former Partnership Steering Committee member Michael Mazzacavallo (ADF&G), current Steering Committee members Laurie Stuart (Tyonek Tribal Conservation District), Jessica Speed (Partnership Coordinator/Trout Unlimited), Theo Garcia (Knik Tribe) and Ted Eischeid (former Steering Committee member and National Fish Habitat Partnership Board member)
Current Partnership Steering Committee Members
-Mike Campfield (Matanuska-Susitna Borough)
-Melis Coady/Margaret Stern (Susitna River Coalition)
-Grace Fahrney (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
-Theo Garcia/Cody Beus (Knik Tribe)
-Natalie Velez (Native Village of Eklutna)
-Erin Larson (Alaska Center for Conservation Science, University of Alaska)
Erika Ammann (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Trent Liebich (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Laurie Stuart (Tyonek Tribal Conservation District)
Marykate Swenarton (Trout Unlimited)
