Eklutna Hydroelectric Project - Fish and Wildlife Agreement Implementation

Author: Owen, Samantha J., McMillen

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Abstract

The Eklutna Hydroelectric Project is located in Southcentral Alaska approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Anchorage. The Project was originally constructed by the Federal government in the 1950s but was later sold to and is currently owned by Chugach Electric, Matanuska Electric, and the Municipality of Anchorage. As part of this sale, the three Project Owners entered into a Fish and Wildlife Agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the State of Alaska. This Agreement requires the Project Owners to develop and propose to the Governor a program that protects, mitigates damages to, and enhances fish and wildlife impacted by the development of the Project. The Project Owners initiated consultation in 2019 and have just completed a comprehensive 2-year study program. These study results will help inform the development of the Fish and Wildlife Program for the Project.

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