Chilkat, Klehini listed as endangered on national conservation group report

The Klehini and Chilkat rivers were identified as “America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2023,” according to American Rivers, a national conservation organization.

The Klehini and Chilkat rivers were nominated by the Chilkat Indian Village and regional and local conservation organizations including Alaska Clean Water Advocacy, Lynn Canal Conservation, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Rivers Without Borders.

American Rivers’ David Moryc said the organization receives between 35 to 50 nominations and selects 10 each year.

“We…