Last updated: November 14, 2024
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Project Profile: Restore Coal Creek Mine
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Revegetation of Hazard Mine Lands | FY23-25 $2,079,000
The National Park Service is conducting a stream assessment and developing a natural channel design and restoration plan for Coal Creek incorporating road access and habitat restoration for Chinook salmon in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Stream restoration will improve salmon habitat and protect cultural resources and park infrastructure.
Why? Coal Creek, a tributary to the Yukon River, was extensively mined by large-scale dredging, resulting in a heavily impacted riparian habitat, adversely affecting salmon habitat and causing flooding and erosion that damage cultural resources and park infrastructure.
What Else? In addition to degraded salmon habitat, the creek is affecting park infrastructure. The park’s only backcountry administrative facilities are located on Coal Creek, and Coal Creek Camp is a base of operations for wildland fire, resource protection, science and education. It contains public use cabins, trails, and an airstrip. The creek is eroding the airstrip, while the access road is deteriorating. Thus far, one historic cabin has been destroyed by the creek and another is partially destroyed.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Project to Address Lasting Impacts of Mining in Coal Creek Alaska
The National Park Service and multiple partners will address salmon habitat, flooding and erosion issues along Coal Creek in Alaska through projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The restoration projects will focus on habitat along Coal Creek while preserving the area’s historic features.