Restoration Potential in the Mendenhall Wetlands

Restoration Potential in the Mendenhall Wetlands

The Mendenhall Wetlands, extensive intertidal and estuarine wetlands between the Juneau mainland and Douglas Island, are a globally recognized Important Bird Area, an ecological hotspot in Southeast Alaska, and a treasured recreation area for Juneau.  These wetlands...
Pat’s Creek Restoration in the News!

Pat’s Creek Restoration in the News!

Check out a recent KTSK radio story and article in the Wrangell Sentinel about our restoration project in Pat’s Creek. The US Fish and Wildlife Service put together a fun time lapse video showing the action. It wonderful to see this project through to...
Before and After Restoration at Pat Creek

Before and After Restoration at Pat Creek

Restoration of salmon habitat at Pat Creek near Wrangell is underway.  SAWC and our partners are adding large woody debris to about 1 km of stream. Fish like trees (when they fall in they create pools and other preferred habitats). The lack of mature trees along (and...