Lasting Impact on Salmon Habitats

Before: Resurrection Creek, Hope, Alaska
In 2023, the U.S. Forest Service launched the next phase of its effort to restore Resurrection Creek in Hope, Alaska. To support fish habitats impacted by mining, they recreated a bend in the river that had existed before mining, reshaping it into a sweeping U-shaped channel and building a new dam to guide its flow. Just months after the work was completed, four species of salmon returned to the area for the first time in decades, signaling that wildlife is beginning to repopulate the restored habitat.

After: Resurrection Creek, Hope, Alaska
Now, in 2025, the transformation is clear. Across the river, new vegetation is taking root around the dam, and a network of smaller creeks and braided streams developed—creating ideal habitat for young salmon to grow strong before heading to the ocean.

Before: Resurrection Creek, Hope, Alaska
In 2023, after the river was rerouted, this section reveals the former riverbed left behind. Mined for our 2024 Collection, the riverbed—made up of gravel, sand, clay, and gold—extended about 4–5 feet down to bedrock. Miners processed roughly 15,000 m² of material to recover 257 troy ounces of gold.

After: Resurrection Creek, Hope, Alaska
Immediately following the 2023 mining, the U.S. Forest Service returned to restore, replant and reclaim the area. That same 15,000 m² has since been transformed back into the natural habitat it was before mining. This is what the area looks like in 2025 with wildlife returning to this repaired habitat.








