Angoon Bays Ecotourism
Allocate a portion of the total visitor capacity (commercial and non-commercial use) in the Angoon bays area (project area) to Outfitter and Guide use.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Cancelled
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 | 01/16/2026 |
| Decision | 01/1970 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Admiralty Island National Monument
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management
Project Decision Information
Categorical Exclusion Without Written Decision
Decision Decided Date: 08/20/2026
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: 5/6/2026