Decision Memo Cancelled

Prince William Sound Science Center is proposing to deploy MOTUS wildlife tracking equipment.

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

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.

Location

The wildlife tracking station will consist of a tracking tower with two yagi antenna placed on top of a 30' tower anchored with aircraft cable. Flagging will deter potential bird strikes. expires 2025

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2021
2
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date07/02/2026
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land Description-145 26 49.619W, 60 23 8.814N
Special use management