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 Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Decision Decided Date | 07/02/2026 |
| Forests | Chugach National Forest |
| Districts | Cordova Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | -145 26 49.619W, 60 23 8.814N |