Blind River Rapids Trail Special Use Authorization
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/21/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Petersburg Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Blind River Rapids Trail Special Use Authorization
Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2024
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Petersburg Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Wrangell-Petersburg
Legal Land Description:
T 60 S, R 80 E, Section 30; T 60 S, R 79 E, Section 36, Copper River Meridian
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Bret Uppencamp
12 North Nordic Drive
Petersburg, AK 99833-1328
907-772-5940
bret.uppencamp@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/2/2024