Shelikof Stream Restoration Project. Restore Shelikof Creek through addition of Large Wood.
The intent of this project is restore Shelikof Creek through the installation of Large Wood structures using heavy equipment and helicopter placement. Structures will provide need pool habitat and other channel form features which are missing.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project work will be located along the lower 2.5 miles of Shelikof Creek on Kruzof Island, near Sitka, AK. Source trees will come from nearby young and old growth stands within 1 mile of the Stream.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/24/2015 |
| Comment Period | 08/14/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/01/2015 |
| Decision | 11/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sitka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Shelikof Stream Restoration Project Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 11/23/2015
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Sitka Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Sitka
Legal Land Description:
Kruzof Island
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Marty Becker
204 Siginaka Way
Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-4293
mbecker@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/15/2015