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Alaska Hosts Fisheries Workshops and Conference
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FWS - Alaska on 02/10/2012 14:43:00
 
With tens of thousands of streams across Alaska and world-class fisheries, it
may come as a surprise that traditional road culverts pose a threat.
However, barriers created by undersized or incorrectly positioned culverts can
delay or block juveniles and adults from accessing key habitats and food sources
at critical times; by interrupting the stream’s natural flow they can also
decrease the suitability of upstream and downstream habitats features for native
species. It’s estimated that there are as many as 7,000 road-stream crossings
statewide.
The free 2-day workshop provides participants with an introduction to fish
passage at road-stream crossings, including the design and installation of
fish-friendly structures that maximize fish passage and simulate natural stream
conditions through the crossing. The workshop format includes presentations and
site visits. Project managers, engineers, biologists, planners, resource
managers, permitters, construction firms, and people with a stake in healthy
fisheries are encouraged to register by October 10.
To register, contact Katrina Mueller (katrina_mueller@fws.gov or 907-786-3637)
For more information about course specifics, contact Bill Rice
(william_rice@fws.gov / 907-456-0209) or Gillian O’Doherty (
gillian.odoherty@alaska.gov / 907-267-2146).
Check back for updates to the agenda here:
http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/restoration/pdf/kodiak_2012_flyer.pdf