Metco Alaska, LLC, stated the purpose is to remove 80,000 cubic yards of gravel per year from the Resurrection River. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to remove 80,000 cubic yards of gravel per year from below the ordinary high watermark (OHW) of the Resurrection River. Rubber-tired scrapers and loaders may be used to excavate gravel from exposed bars during low river stages. In order to remove gravel during the spring work period, the gravel bar may occasionally be ripped by bulldozers pulling rip blades in order to speed the thawing process. Gravel shall be removed in shallow, even lifts so as to not create depressions that might entrap fish. Gravel may be stockpiled below the OHW, but not in or near flowing water for several days during the process. All stockpiled gravel shall be removed before the river rises to the level of the stockpiles. All work would be performed in accordance with the attached plan/drawing labeled “Attachment 3 - POA-1995-00935 - Resurrection River - Metco Alaska – Project Plan/Drawing”. Please contact Nicholas Baggett at (907) 227-3124 or by email at nicholas.s.baggett@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.
POA-1995-00935 Resurrection River PN