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.
Location
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 timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/24/2015
2
Comment Period
08/14/2015
3
Objection Period Start
10/01/2015
4
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Shelikof Stream Restoration Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 11/23/2015 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Sitka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Kruzof Island |