Watershed Stewardship
Humpy Creek Watershed Analysis
Kodiak SWCD facilitated the Larsen
Bay/Humpy Creek Watershed program to
analyze problems with the watershed,
including wildlife issues and erosion
problems. GPS and areial and ground
photography were used to evaluate the
problems. Kodiak SWCD is attempting to
assist in the development of the upper
lake diversion assistance program to
allow for a year-round power source for
Larsen Bay village.
Chen Slough
Restoration
Begun in 2000, this project by
Fairbanks SWCD to address the
degradation and restoration of the Chena
Slough continued in 2006 with
replacement of culverts, slough
assessment work and a cleanup project.
These were done as a coordinated project
with a long list of partners, include
state government, local municipalities,
volunteers, USFWS, US Army Corps of
Engineers, Department of Transportation,
Department of Environmental
Conservation, University of Alaska, EPA
and DNR.
Anchorage Watershed and Creek
Health
Anchorage SWCD is involved in several projects
within the municipality, including
restoration, wildlife habitat
enhancement, water quality
enhancement/protection, and flood and
erosion control.
Clearwater Watershed
Salcha-Delta SWCD’s involvement in
this long-term project continued in 2006
when the District responded to evacuate
a homeowner experiencing health
problems. After the flooding subsided,
the District rented equipment and
reopened the access road. Staff also
spread and seeded the silt on the
adjacent ground. The District and NRCS
continue to work to address the access
problems caused by frequent flooding.
Wasilla Watershed Stewardship
Education is a primary component of
Wasilla SWCD’s watershed program. With
funding from US Fish and Wildlife
Service, National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation, Lowe’s Toolbox for Teachers,
EPA and assistance from volunteers and
the Mat-Su School District, the District
accomplished restoration projects on
Fish and Swiftwater creeks, step pool
maintenance at Crocker Creek, culvert
mitigation at Coles Road and cleanup at
Cottonwood Creek. These projects
involved grade school students, interns
and volunteers. Projects are designed to
reduce erosion, enhance habitat and
generally improve the watershed, while
educating students about the importance
of watershed stewardship.