"...land-exchange with Cook Inlet Region Inc., a regional Alaska Native corporation. That will accelerate efforts to upgrade the Sterling Highway in the Cooper Landing area..."
Being willing to consider trading ancient tribal lands ... traditional hunting/fishing/berry picking, wild herbs gathering areas ... to facilitate the needs of all Alaskans, is no small thing. There may be historical burial grounds, dwellings, seasonal camps and stuff along the new route being sacrificed for the good of all.
Times are tough right now, but many of us (Natives) are willing to do our part, to help Alaska get through it. "All for one, and one for all" may be a trite saying, but still necessary, if we are to pull through the bad times.