Angoon Bays Ecotourism
Initially allocate 17 percent of the summer season visitor capacity, equivalent to 840 service days, to outfitters and guides in the project area. Adaptive management in future years could increase allocation to 50% of summer capacity.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite Bays areas within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Admiralty Island National Monument. This area surrounds the community of Angoon, Alaska
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/2021 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 12/2021 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 03/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Admiralty Island National Monument
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Admiralty Island National Monument
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Juneau
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sean Rielly
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99802
907-789-6225
sean.rielly@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/17/2024