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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPA1707.. , 1 ' f l ~ p I ! w u I w rerson:tl cotmnunic:Itions relr1ted to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the 'Non-Susitna Hydro Alternatives Environmental Analysis. Per3on Contacted: Jim Faro) Area Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Soldotna, AK. Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a phone conversation on June 6~ 1984. Subject: Wildlife resources in the proposed Lake Chakacharnna hydro area. Comi'ilen ts: Faro reported a moose census was done last spring. The area sampled extended from the Susitna River to the Drift River. In Feb. the moose from the Beluga River to Tyonek (transect went do~vn to Straight Creek and Nikolai Creek) was estimated to have a population density of 1. 53/mi2. Population sampling from Tyonek to ' Trading Bay revealed a population density estimate of 1.85 moose/mi2. In addition Faro reported last year in July concentrations of molting Tule's geese were observed in the McArthur River drainage. []:{]&[ru~& CJ ~riD&®©© Susitna Joint Venture Document Number '1 a:Z Please Return To DOCUMENT CONTROL i I ,, l l l I ! r r t t r n ' ; l } t .. •1wA ~1 r~ l \ u 0 D D f " J U1 ff ( Pcrsonill comnnmj ca tj ons re] a ted to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the Non-Susitna Hydro Alt~rnatives Environmental Analysis. Person Contacted: Nick Steen, Area Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Palmer, AIC Contacted By: Chalres Elliott in a meeting on June 13, 1984, in Palmer. Subject: Wildlife resources at the proposed Keetna hydro site. Com.i1Jents: Steen reported the proposed impoundment zone receives year-round moose use. Dall sheep and mt. goats are present at higher elevations in the area. The region supports a good black bear population. Bro\m bear probably use the Disappointment Creek drainage during salmon runs. Lynx, fox, wolf, and wolverine use the river drainage heavily. The area is mainly spruce--heavily timbered. Disappointment Creek is also heavily timbered. Recommended I contact Ken Pitcher about caribou in the area and Paul Arneson about raptors. f" L F" ·~' ~~~ fl 1· u r1 u ' fl '-i 0 f~'l u rl . i, u r " : ~ ~....~ I i./4'1 ~ ' 1 1 J t 1 u t ~ LJ u u tl u u ,, '-j 'I ,/ .. • Pc:-sonal cor.amunications related to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the Non-Susitna Hydro Alternatives Environmental Analysis. ?erson Contacted: Dave Johnson, Area Biologist Alaska Dept. Fish & Game Delta Junction, AKo Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a meeting on June 14, 1984, in Delta Jun!.:tiono Subject: Wildlife resources in area of proposed Johnson hydro site. Comments: Johnson felt the moose in the area were at medium densities, approximately 1 moose/mi2. From the Johnson Slough throughout the proposed impoundment area, moose used the riparian communities as fall and summer range. Calving habitat. occurred in the Billy Creek drainage. Black and brown bear use of the area was estimated between moderate I to high. Caribou were observed on the river flats in high snow winters. Trappers used the Johnson Slough, Sand Lake, Billy Creek, and Berry Creek drainages. fl ~~ ~ n u n. lJ f"' ' { u 0 f~l u 0 r w u L1 .,, •. ::J 1 J .. PL!rson~l communic.:1t:ions rel<lted to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the }Jon-Susitna Hydro Alternatives Environmental Analysis o Person Contacted: Larry Jennings~ Area Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Fairbanks, AK .. Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a meeting on June 15, 1984, in Fairbanks. Subject: \\Tildlife resources in area of proposed Browne hydro site. Comments: Jennings reported the moose to be a good population, and could be expanded. Density approaches 1.0 to 1.5 moose/mi2. Hunting mainly occurs on the east-side of the Nenana River. Black and brmm bear are present in the area--tends to be more brown bear. He estimated one brown bear/15-20 mi2. Members of the Delta caribou herd occur in ' the region. Herd numbers about 6000-7000 animals. Hunters gain access to the caribou herd via Ferry and Rex trails. He was not a\-iare of any raptor nesting locations in the impoundment area. ·c·~l ' ' 0 fl w I ] J I J w f 1 u ! l ~ u l l ! ! ~ .. Pcn~on;'!l ca:-:::-;;un:ic:Jt:ions rcJ:1ted to the TERRESTRIAL SECTJOl\ of the Nun-Susitna Hytlro Altt!rnrit:ives Environmental An~.lysis. Pers n Contacted: Mat Rebus, Habitat Division Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Fairbanks, AK. Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a meeting on June 15, 1984, in Fairbanks. Subject: '.Jil dlife resources in areas of proposed Johnson and Browne hydro sites. Comments: Robus exhibited 2 series of overlays that depicted areas designated as 'prime or moderate wildlife species habitat. The Browne site \vas classified as prime moose and furbearer habitat. The foothills in the re!:don were classified as urime bro\m bear habitat. South of the v 4 Browne site (in the foothills) was considered prime caribo~ habitat~ The proposed impoundment area was considered to receive moderate big game use by hunters, but received intensive trapping due to access via road, railroad, and trails. The .Johnson site was considered as prime moose, furtearer, and black bear habitat. Golden eagles, bald eagles and ospre»were reported to occur in drainages from south of Moose Lake to the confluence of Billy Creek and the Tanana River.A peregrine falcon nest location was reported in the Round Lake area. ~­ u n ~ ~·,_· I . •~"''it.; )~ '. H I W I J:l."'-;:3> ! --------~---------- rcrsonal c01;:;nunica t:i ons related to tl1e TERRESTRIAL SECTJ ON of the Non-Susitna Hydro Alternatives Environmental Analysis. Person Contacted: Lyman Nichols, Area Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and.Game Coopers Landing, AK .. Contac·ted By: Charles Elliott in a phone conversation on June 18, 1984. Subject: Hildlife resources present at the proposed Snow hydro site. Coilll-nen ts: Nichols estimated the area to be inundated receives low to medium moose use. The population of black and brown bears were considered to be moderate. There are few wolves in the area. The region is used by sheep hunters. The lower Paradise Lakes region received high fishing use by fly-in fisherman going after grayling and rainbow trout. The trail indicated on our maps is basically nonexistent. Should be aware of the forest service cabins in the proposed impoundment zone. n Lt 0 u Q ' J )fl ~~ Person0.l co~mnm i c0 tions rc] a ted to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the ~;on-Susitna Hvdro Alter~atives Environmental Analysis. "' Person Contacted: Paul Arneson, Nongame Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Anchorage, AK.. Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a phone conversation on June 19, 1984. Subject: Raptors in the proposed Keetna hydro site area. CoiThllents: Arneson knows of nesting raptors below the proposed dam site and of at least one bald eagle nest at the confluence of the Talkeetna River and Disappointment Creek. Felt sure other raptor nests could be located in area if a survey were done. .. r l,.: Jq . u ~ n I 1 y fl 1 ~ 0 n ~" n u 0 ~ 0 "~ ':~1 fl ~· r ! ,i~ bl ;i '~ 'H ,, t t I! u . .. ': i' 11 u lj !! , r l1 -_ .~ I! 1: u I! 1: II fl 'I U. Q . . ··~~ ! ·~· 6t ! 'l 'I u ~.- • .. T'er!::>on::1l communjcations re]ated to the TERRESTRIAL SECTION of the Non-Susitna Hydro Alternatives Environmental Analysis. Person Contacted: Ken Pitcher~ Game Biologist Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game Anchorage, AK. Contacted By: Charles Elliott in a phone conversation on June 21, 1984. Subject: Caribou in the proposed Keetna hydro site area. Comments: Pitcher reported caribou are present in the area on a year-round basis, especially near \vells Mt. (east of Iron Creek) . The animals occur mainly as a fe'tv small resident groups. The Wells Mt. group number approximately 150-200 animalse One group utilizes the upper reaches of Disappointment Creek (near the headwaters). ,