The Coal Creek Moorage parcel is located at the confluence of Little Coal Creek and the Kasilof River and is part of the Kasilof River Flats. The parcel has an extensive tidal marsh that provides spawning, rearing and overwintering habitat for Dolly Varden. Pink salmon and Dolly Varden spawn in the river adjacent to this parcel. Acquisition of this parcel protects riparian habitat and stream banks to minimize erosion and bank degradation. The parcel also has important cultural and archaeological resources. It has evidence of early Russian structures, numerous barabaras, fish pits and two abandoned fox farming pens. The parcel also supports recreational use by local fishers, birdwatchers and hikers. In addition, the parcel also supports chinook and coho salmon, trout, geese, cranes and other waterfowl and shorebirds. The parcel also serves as an important wildlife movement corridor for black bear and moose.
Parcel ID | Description | Acres | Value |
KEN 19 | Coal Creek | 53.0 | $260,000 |
Kasilof River | Total: | 53.0 | $260,000 |