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Project Summary

Chester Creek Restoration Project

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1. Project ID
  • Name
 Chester Creek Restoration Project
  • Region
 Alaskan Region
  • State
 AK
  • Location
 Chester Creek
  • Date of this update
 3/13/00
Habitat Restoration/Protection   X
Wetlands X
River systems X
Beaches/Dunes X
Offshore areas X
Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk X
Pollution Mitigation X
Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)  

3. Project description (100 words or less)

The restoration of Chester Creek would improve the quality of fish and wildlife resources, both directly and indirectly, over the period of approximately four years. Fish passage and wetlands restoration are priority projects and would be constructed first. The current fish passage functions as an obstacle for anadramous fish. This passage would be replaced by a new culvert system that would allow passage at all tide levels. Wetlands would be restored in Westchester Lagoon for the benefit of waterfowl and to provide habitat for wintering salmonids. Wetlands would also serve to filter out anthropogenic contaminants and reduce the likelihood of flood damage. Additional improvements are planned elsewhere along the creek to aid in restoration of the watershed.

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list) Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

Federal Lead: US Army Corps of Engineers –funding, management

Others US Fish and Wildlife Service – funding, advising
Non Federal: Non Federal:
State government: AK Dept of Environmental Conservation (permitting, advising), Alaska Department of Fish and Game (permitting, advising))
Local government: Municipality of Anchorage (funding, management)
Private industry
Public interest groups: Anchorage Waterways Council
Educational Facility
Other

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

 Cash	Federal USACE: 4,254,000
				 USFWS: 400,000

			Non Federal 	State government
					Local government: 2,090,500
					Private industry
					Public interest groups
					Educational Facility
			Total: 6,744,500


	 In-Kind Services (hours, equipment, or other forms of assistance and estimated dollar 	value)  Some in-kind services are expected.
	
	 Volunteers (number of people and hours, and estimated dollar value)  Some volunteers are expected.

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

USACE: Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996

8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

Coastal America partnership will increase the priority of fund distribution from USACE Headquarters.

9. Project Status

10.Contacts

  • Project Manager
  • Others

11. Any additional information/comments