As a registered 501 (c) 3, FoSP works to enhance and protect the natural, historical and recreational resources within State park units of the Mat-Su/Copper Basin State Area. The mission of Friends of State Parks, Mat-Su is:
"To promote the enhancement, preservation, and protection of the natural, historical, and recreational resources within the Mat-Su Borough and park units of the Mat-Su/Copper
River Basin State Parks and Recreation system; assist in implementing park improvements; enhance conservation, and safety awareness; and further educational and interpretive opportunities compatible with the nature of the parks and Mat-Su Borough." Friends of State Parks, Mat-Su works hand-in-hand with government agencies and nonprofit organizations to plan, organize, and fund capital projects, and ongoing maintenance at state parks throughout the Mat-Su Borough:
Alaska Veteran's Memorial
Archangel Road and Trail
Big Lake North State Recreation Site
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
Byers Lake Campground
Denali State Park
Dry Creek State Recreation Site
Finger Lake State Recreation Site
Fishhook Trail
Gold Mint Trail
Government Peak Campground
Hatcher Pass East Management Area
Independence Mine State Historical Park
King Mountain State Recreation Site
Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
Lake Louise State Recreation Area
Lower Troublesome Creek Campground
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Montana Creek State Recreation Site
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site
Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System
Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
South Rolly Campground
Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site
Summit Lake State Recreation Site
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
You can learn more about our projects, or become a member at our website: fospmatsu.org
