16Apr 2013 by Angie Eldred
The web site for Southeast Alaska Fish Habitat Partnership is live!

The web site for Southeast Alaska Fish Habitat Partnership is live!

Community Watershed Stewardship, Resources
    Check it out at -  http://www.seakfhp.org/   SEAKFHP hopes this site helps to share all that the organization is and hopes to be as well as keeps you informed on upcoming events and SEAKFHP activities. In addition this site has been developed to share regional information and specific SEAKFHP services such as sharing regional science and data resources, updates and links for funding opportunities and connecting regional efforts to the National Fish Habitat Action Plan.   With the website up and going SEAKFHP is ready to outreach to new partners and encourage additional regional natural resource practitioner's and interested stakeholders to join in on efforts to facilitate collaborative regional fish habitat conservation efforts in Southeast Alaska.  Please let the organization know if you or (your organization) have an interest…
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26Feb 2013 by Angie Eldred
Haines Comstock Culvert Replacement

Haines Comstock Culvert Replacement

Community Watershed Stewardship
  In the fall of 2012, the Takshanuk Watershed Council (TWC) brought together funding from USFWS, Representative Bill Thomas, and mitigation money from the Haines Borough to replace the 0.1 mile Comstock Culvert and rebuild the incised stream to provide unimpeded fish passage.   [caption id="attachment_962" align="aligncenter" width="478"] Damaged culvert in poort condition[/caption] The Sawmill Creek tributary that crosses Comstock Road 0.1 miles from Allen Road supports spawning Coho salmon, cutthroat, and Dolly Varden Char.  In 2008 a survey of the 0.1 culvert revealed that it was in extremely poor condition, with day-lighting in the road, a perch of 42”, and an incised channel, not allowing for fish passage.  In the fall of 2012 A new culvert was installed to provide unimpeded fish passage. [caption id="attachment_963" align="aligncenter" width="541"] Finished culvert…
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