Muri Creek Restoration
Place about 150 trees within the stream channel, along stream banks and within the 88-acre floodplain of Muri Creek to reduce erosion and improve fish habitat. Implementation would use heavy equipment on approximately 1,200 feet of stream channel.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Muri Creek is on Chichagof Island near Corner Bay, approximately 47 air miles NE of Sitka.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/25/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sitka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Muri Creek Stream Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 01/08/2025
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Sitka Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Sitka
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Marty Becker
204 Siginaka Way
Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-4293
martin.becker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/8/2025