One of the things I love about this community is ‘information density,’ most palpable when a bunch of really experienced people gather to explore and discuss places with deep history and ecological significance.
CBJ’s Michelle Elfers, speaking, and Dale Gosnell (blue mask) told us about changes over time in recreation at Fish Creek delta. One surprising response from MRV surveys (‘MC’ Kevin Jeffery on left) was a huge interest in camping opportunity, tempered by skepticism about safety, especially in fishing season. This group was composed mostly of agency and NGO reps. Merli, Crandall and I came for Discovery Southeast. MRV is also meeting with nearby residents and other stakeholder groups.
On Thursday morning, August 26, 2021, Rob Cadmus and John Hudson of Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition (SAWC), along with Michelle and organizer Kevin of Minch Ritter Voelckers, walked us through 7 stations on both sides of the creek,
For more on this event, link to a 59-page scoping document, and amazing Fish Creek videos from Bob Armstrong, visit Fish Creek walkthrough.
