Using Big Lake as a case study, on August 22nd, 13 presenters over five stops, highlighted some of the challenges and solutions to maintaining water quality and the integrity of fish habitat while growth continues in this recreational hotspot for fishing and watersports. Thanks to the 40 people who took the time to come out!
Learn more on the Partnership website.
Please join us for the 16th annual Mat-Su Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium! The Symposium is a forum to share information on Mat-Su Basin watersheds, salmon, and salmon habitat, promoting an exchange of ideas about salmon science and conservation.
Find more information on the 2023 Symposium webpage and register here.
Contact jessica.speed@tu.org with questions.
Aquatic invasive species can have significant impacts on salmon and their habitat. Elodea, a freshwater plant, and Northern pike are two such species that immediately threaten salmon in the Mat-Su Basin. Local residents can do a lot to help minimize the spread and negative effectives of aquatic invasive species.
Come join the Mat-Su Elodea Task Force and partners for the Elodea Rodeo. Learn more about where Elodea is in Big Lake, why it’s a problem, how to identify Elodea, and what you can do to help prevent its spread. Noon to 6pm on July 21st at Big Lake North State Recreation Site.
For more information contact the Mat-Su Elodea Task Force at:
jjablonski@ttcd.org
(907)278-1024
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On Saturday, June 3rd we held the 2nd annual planted native trees and improved salmon habitat along Montana Creek near the Yoder Road bridge. With the help of over 60 volunteers, we planted well over 200 native trees and shrubs, enjoyed fry bread from Knik Tribe and learned more about the needs of baby salmon living right along the section of creek we were planting!
This was phase 1 of a multipart project to restore 450 feet of habitat on Montana Creek. More to come!
We want to give a big thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who came out, grabbed a shovel, and got to work! We couldn’t have done it without you!
We also want to give a big shout out to the partners who made it all happen: Susitna River Coalition, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Knik Tribal Council and Trout Unlimited. Added thanks to additional event and greater project sponsors– Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Montana Creek is one of four projects NOAA Fisheries is funding in 2023 to restore habitat through the coastal National Fish Habitat Partnerships.
Join us Saturday, June 3rd from 10-2pm for the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership’s 2nd annual Plants for Salmon community planting day. We’ll be planting native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants to improve habitat and water quality on Montana Creek at the Yoder Road Bridge.
There will be informational booths, minnow trapping presentations, free hot dogs and other goodies, salmon cornhole and games. This will be a fun and beneficial event. Invite your friends and family and bring your shovels (we’ll have plenty if you don’t have one).
We are collaborating to host this year’s event with the Susitna River Coalition, the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Knik Tribal Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Trout Unlimited Alaska.
Read Flyer here . Contact jessica.speed@tu.org or info@susitnarivercoalition.org with any questions.
See the Facebook event page for updates. RSVP here
