ITEM TITLE:
Presentation: Robe Lake Salmon Habitat Restoration Project
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Planning Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A - receive and file
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Mike Wells from the Valdez Fisheries Development Association (VFDA) will present to the commission regarding a proposed project, in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to study options for increasing water flow in Corbin Creek and controlling vegetation within Robe Lake, all with the intent of improving salmon habitat.
In August, the VFDA will be looking to the Valdez City Council to provide a letter of support, and willingness to join the project as a co-sponsor.
Following tonight’s presentation, Mr. Wells would like to hear initial feedback from the commissioners regarding the proposed project. Staff will pass along comments received during the meeting to the Clerk’s office for inclusion in the Council agenda packet for consideration of co-sponsorship.