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Notice of Decision - ADL 234634 - Copper River Watershed Project - Eyak Lake Weir; Cordova, AK

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Notice of Decision - ADL 234634 - Copper River Watershed Project - Eyak Lake Weir; Cordova, AK

A Decision for ADL 234634 has been signed. The public comment deadline has passed.

PUBLIC & AGENCY NOTICE
ADL 234634
Access Easement
Copper River Watershed Project

May 11, 2026

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has received an application for the following access easement:

APPLICANT: Copper River Watershed Project

PROJECT NAME: ADL 234634

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Cordova, Alaska

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 30 and 31 of Township 15 South, Range 2 West, Copper River Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested an easement on state-owned, DMLW-managed submerged lands approximately 320 feet in length and 220 feet in width, totaling 1.25 acres below the ordinary high-water line, more or less. The purpose of the proposed easement is to replace a failing existing weir with a new structure to retain existing lake water surface elevations, improve upstream fish passage and connectivity, and address community concerns. The easement, if approved, may differ from that described herein.

REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: June 10, 2026

The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501, on or before the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Savannah Lilyhorn, Telephone: (907) 269-7480; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: [email protected]

After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.

DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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