Palmer Soil and Water Conservation District Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund Mat-Su Salmon Habitat Management Project Report Compiled by Sierra Doherty & Louisa Branchflower Knik River Road (West of the Bridge) Work plan for Knik River and its Tributaries for 2013 field season Location Knik River Species targeted Species known or suspected of being deleterious to salmon habitat including; Reed canary grass (Phalaris White sweet clover Purple arundinacea), (Melilotus alba), Loosestrife Western Waterweed and (Lythrum salicaria), (Elodea nuttallii), Common Waterweed (Elodea Canadensis) Actions taken Many new and old infestations were documented along the Knik River. Knik River road was surveyed, with emphasis on bridge/ water and road/water interfaces. Populations of white sweetclover were pulled on numerous river/road/bridge interfaces. A population of Reed canarygrass that has been pulled from the Eklutna Tailrace has continued to be monitored and no new infestations have been found. Knik River via the gravel bars was surveyed on ATV all the way up to the glacier during the summer of 2012. No species of concern were found on the river bed. The Jim Lake complex was surveyed during the summer of 2012. Recommended action for Continued efforts to pull species of concern along the Knik River road at high risk interfaces. An in-depth survey of Bodenburg creek will be conducted and the major 2013 field season tributaries of the Knik will be surveyed again; Hunter, Friday, Metal, etc. Future recommendations It is recommended that the area continue to be surveyed at 1-3 year intervals to monitor for future infestations. It is also recommended that known infestations continue to be controlled and contained so that or invade new they don’t grow areas. To report an infestation, call 1-877-INVASIV (468-2748) Resources Or visit: Local conservation district: Palmer SWCD 101 W. Arctic Ave Ste D. Palmer, AK 99645 Phone: 907-745-1441 Fax: 907-745-1443 Plant Identification and management resources: AKEPIC data portal- Non-native plant species information and interactive mapping with documented infestations
Palmer Soil and Water Conservation District Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund Mat-Su Salmon Habitat Management Project Report Compiled by Sierra Doherty & Louisa Branchflower Knik River Road (West of the Bridge) Work plan for Knik River and its Tributaries for 2013 field season Location Knik River Species targeted Species known or suspected of being deleterious to salmon habitat including; Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), White sweet clover (Melilotus alba), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Western Waterweed (Elodea nuttallii), and Common Waterweed (Elodea Canadensis) Actions taken Many new and old infestations were documented along the Knik River. Knik River road was surveyed, with emphasis on bridge/ water and road/water interfaces. Populations of white sweetclover were pulled on numerous river/road/bridge interfaces. A population of Reed canarygrass that has been pulled from the Eklutna Tailrace has continued to be monitored and no new infestations have been found. Knik River via the gravel bars was surveyed on ATV all the way up to the glacier during the summer of 2012. No species of concern were found on the river bed. The Jim Lake complex was surveyed during the summer of 2012. Recommended action for 2013 field season Continued efforts to pull species of concern along the Knik River road at high risk interfaces. An in-depth survey of Bodenburg creek will be conducted and the major tributaries of the Knik will be surveyed again; Hunter, Friday, Metal, etc. Future recommendations It is recommended that the area continue to be surveyed at 1-3 year intervals to monitor for future infestations. It is also recommended that known infestations continue to be controlled and contained so that they don’t grow or invade new areas. Resources To report an infestation, call 1-877-INVASIV (468-2748) Or visit: Local conservation district: Palmer SWCD 101 W. Arctic Ave Ste D. Palmer, AK 99645 Phone: 907-745-1441 Fax: 907-745-1443 Plant Identification and management resources: AKEPIC data portal- Non-native plant species information and interactive mapping with documented infestations