In an effort to protect the riparian habitat, the Mat-Su Basin Partnership brings together local communities, landowners, agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. Together this partnership will take action over the next five years, hoping to:
- “Complete a comprehensive assessment of Mat-Su watersheds, including a prioritization of fish habitat protection, restoration and enhancement needs;
- Coordinate an outreach and education campaign, and establish an organized network of volunteers, organizations, agencies and businesses working on watershed issues.
- Restore key fish habitat by revegetating damaged stream bancks, creating fish-and-people-friendly fishing areas, removing barriers to fish passage, and reestablishing natural stream structure and flow;
- Protect threatened essential fish habitats and public access by working with willing landowners to acquire habitat and conservation easements;
- Improve management of habitat on public lands by increasing coordination between local, state and federal partners; and
- Leverage significant private and public funding in the achievement of the partnership goals for watershed and salmon conservation.” -From the National Fish Habitat Initiative brochure.
For more information visit www.fishhabitat.org
