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Knik River Public
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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently running two separate public processes for the management of the Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA); these processes include the KRPUA Management Plan planning process, and the Proposed Phase One Regulations process. DNR is taking public comment on the Public Review Draft for the KRPUA Management Plan until 5:00 pm AST, Friday, May 2, 2008. The Proposed Phase One Regulations were released for public review on October 12, 2007, and the official comment period closed on November 23, 2007; DNR is currently reviewing the public comments it received on the Proposed Phase One Regulations, and no final decisions have been made. A copy of the Proposed Phase One Regulations can be found at the following link: http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/krpua/reg_changes/KRPUAregs.pdf. For more information on the Proposed Phase One Regulations click on the Archived Materials and Postings link located above, for public process questions related to regulations contact Joe Joyner at 269-8511. To review a copy of the Public Review Draft for the KRPUA Management Plan, to make comments, or for planning information click on any of the links found above in the Planning column. The Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA) is a Legislatively Designated Area (AS 41.23.180-230) managed by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Region Land Office. This area is a result of the passage of House Bill 307, and became effective on September 29, 2006. The KRPUA boundary encompasses approximately 200,000 acres of state owned lands, approximately 60,000 acres of federal land currently administered by the Bureau of Land Management (Friday Creek and Hunter Creek drainages), and another 1,000 acres of private lands. The private lands and those administered by the Bureau of Land Management are not subject to management decisions or regulations developed for the KRPUA. The KRPUA was established to perpetuate and enhance public recreation and the enjoyment of fish and wildlife. The area provides a full-spectrum of recreational opportunities for motorized and non-motorized recreation, as well as traditional use of fish and wildlife resources. Activities common to the area include fishing, hunting, trapping, camping, boating, four-wheeling, horseback riding, biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Prominent land features of the region include the Knik River, Knik Glacier, and surrounding Chugach Mountains. The alluvial gravel bars and winding channels of Knik River provide a wide corridor of routes popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts, fixed wing aviators, horseback riders, and boaters. A large lakes and wetlands complex on the north side of the river is popular among bird watchers, boaters, anglers, and big game and water fowl hunters. The area as a whole offers a wide range of pursuits for multiple-use recreation The Southcentral Region Land Office actively manages the area through partnerships with local law enforcement, other state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and local residents. For questions or information on how you can get involved in cleanup activities, trail maintenance, or to report unlawful activities, please contact David Griffin at 269-8546, or email: david.griffin@alaska.gov This site will be updated with news and information about the planning process, events and opportunities for public involvement. |
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