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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Chugach National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
AT&T has proposed the installation of 48 strand fiber optic cable (FOC) between Moose Pass and Cooper Landing. The installation will be a combination of aerial and buried line.
Relocate and reconstruct the walkway along the frontage of Portage Lake. The new walkway will at a higher eleveation and tie into the INHT. A boardwalk on piles will also be constructed into the lake to provide a better viewing area.
Coalition of Christian Outreach Experiential Designs is proposing to bring college students to camp in Sheep Bay, Orca Inlet, Orca Bay, and Simpson Bay and hike and camp on the Sand Trail leading to the Scott Glacier.
Alaska Department of Fish & Game have proposed dam improvements on the Cannery Creek Dam. The current structure has safety issues for staff operating the dam as well as in protection of the hatchery in the event of a dam breach.
Adopt the language of the Programmatic Environmental Assessment of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management Strategy for Elodea and Other Submersed Aquatic Invasive Plants in the Alaska Region as the Chugach NF's management strategy.
Glacier City Snowmobile Tours, LLC has applied for authorized guided snowmobile tours on the FS portion of Crow Creek Road. The proposed tours will occur up to two times a day, apprx. 10 min. each way, during Nov. - April.
Five year mining plan of operations for placer exploration and access on Stetson and Cooper Creeks with placer exploration utilizing a 5 inch suction dredge and highbanker and ATV access on the existing Stetson Creek trail.
The FAA is cleaning up spilled diesel, installing ground water monitoring wells, as well as digging up and removing contaminated materials from a buried dump site at Johnstone Point Communication Site in PWS, AK.
Realign United States Forest Service Road 250 to educe erosion from the road surface, improve public access, restore essential fish habitat, and improve fish passage and floodplain connectivity.
The proposed site would consist of an ABA-compliant cabin and deck with a gravel trail leading to an outhouse. The entire cabin site footprint cabin, out buildings, and developed outdoor space, would encompass roughly half (0.5) an acre.
The proposed site would consist of an ABA-compliant cabin and deck with a gravel trail leading to an outhouse. The entire cabin site footprint cabin, out buildings, and developed outdoor space, would encompass roughly half (0.5) an acre.
ADFG has proposed the following safety upgrades at the Main Bay Fish Hatchery in Prince William Sound: removal and replacement of fuel tanks and lines, installation of permanent seine net anchors,& improved electric bear fence to protect brood pond.
NGOA Marine, LLC (Aurelia Charters)has submitted a proposal to provide guided hiking on the both Cordova and Glacier Ranger Districts. 90 service days is being requested.
Northern Sun, Inc. dba Anderson Island Lodge is proposing to provide outfitting/guiding services such as hiking and canoe/kayaking on the West Delta and canoe/kayaking and sports fishing in Port Gravina and Sheep Bay, Prince William Sound.
Replace and/or relocate eight outhouses at: Carter Lake Trailhead, INHT/Trail of Blue Ice (x2), Johnson Pass Trailhead, Turnagain Pass Dey Use Area--motorized side (x2)and the Copper River Hwy MP 18 (One Eyed Pond) Day Use Area (x2).
Prince William Sound Science Center is proposing to deploy a Motus Wildlife tracking station at the mouth of the Alaganik River. The station will track previously tagged shorebirds from 2021-2025. Equipment will be removed at the end of the project.
The proposed amendment would change the ROS Class at Trinity Point from Semi-Primitive Motorized to Roaded Natural. Only 30 acres of land at Trinity Point would be affected.
Issuance of new outfitting and guiding authorizations to approved applications, or modification to existing outfitter guide authorizations in areas that have no capacity or resource concerns.
Determine the appropriate level and variety of commercial recreation uses compatible with non-guided uses along the Resurrection Pass Trail system. Resolve the 1991 "freeze" on issuance of new special use permits for the trail system.
TelAlaska will be required to relocate some of their facilities in the Lakeview area of Moose Pass to accommodate the Alaska Department of Transportation Seward Hwy MP 17-22.5 project.
The Forest Service is proposing to build a public recreation cabin at Trinity Point. The cabin site would consist of a deck with a gravel trail leading to an outhouse.
