Southern SE Regional Aquaculture Assoc. requests authorization to use ATVs on Blind River Rapids Trail and a portion of its parking lot to manually transport adult king salmon from the Rapids to Crystal Lake Hatchery to improve salmon recruitment.
Location
Blind River Rapids boardwalk trail and recreation area on Mitkof Island, approximately 18 miles south of the community of Petersburg. Recreation area is accessed by Mitkof Highway.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/21/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Blind River Rapids Trail Special Use Authorization | Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2024 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 60 S, R 80 E, Section 30; T 60 S, R 79 E, Section 36, Copper River Meridian |