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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR), has initiated a planning process to revise the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Management Plan. The master plan sets forth management guidelines and makes recommendations for the development of recreation facilities within the park. The intent of this planning effort is to address many of the issues that affect park management, access, waterbody structures, and recreational use.
Much has happened since the last plan was finalized in 1983. As the populations of the Matanuska Valley and Anchorage continue to rise, the use of these valuable park lands increases as well. Development of private land on lakes adjacent to and within the park has resulted in increased use and impacts of park resources. As more remote parcels are developed, there is pressure to provide access to private lands. The number of docks and other structures within the waterbodies of the park has also risen dramatically since the 1983 plan. In addition to addressing these issues the plan will allow DPOR to identify opportunities to enhance recreation through rehabilitation of existing trails and facilities, new trail and facility development, or by identifying new opportunities for recreation and access.
Public involvement is essential to insure that future actions present a shared vision for the future of Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. You are invited to become part of this planning effort by assisting us in identifying the range of issues that should be addressed during this effort and later by reviewing and commenting on draft documents.
How To Stay Involved
Sign up for our contact list below to receive up-to-date information on the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area planning process or check this site regularly for new information.
Sign Up on Contact List
Fill out the contact form if you would like to be contacted when the Parks Division sends out special announcements concerning the Nancy Lake Management Plan.
Review Notices and Information
Online Public Notice
Scoping Extension Letter
Nancy Lake Trail Consultation, July 2008
Review Existing Park Plans
Nancy Lake Plan Program Budget, March 1967
Nancy Lake State Recreation Areas Master Plan, October 1983
For information on the planning process contact:
Wayne Biessel
Park Superintendent, Mat-Su/Copper Basin Area
Email: wayne.biessel@alaska.gov
Phone: (907) 745-8935
Fax: (907) 745-0938
OR
Brandon McCutcheon
Planning Project Manager
Email: brandon.mccutcheon@alaska.gov
Phone: (907) 334-2551
Fax: (907) 269-8915
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