Decision Memo Completed

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center and Portage Lakefront Recreation Site Improvements

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

Relocate and reconstruct the walkway along the frontage of Portage Lake. The new walkway will at a higher eleveation and tie into the INHT. A boardwalk on piles will also be constructed into the lake to provide a better viewing area.

Location

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center at Portage Lake, between Portage and Whittier.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2021
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
BBVC Lakefront Trail and Outhouse ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2024
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management