Management Plans
Matanuska Valley Moose Range and Jonesville Public Use Area
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Public Review Draft of the Matanuska Valley Moose Range and Jonesville Public Use Area Management Plan
Public Comment Period CLOSED
The comment period for the Public Review Draft (PRD) of the Matanuska Valley Moose Range and Jonesville Public
Use Area Management Plan is now closed. The comment period ran from September 22, 2023 through November 9,
2023.
Public Review Draft - September 2023
The first link below is for the complete draft plan.
This document contains all text and maps for the Matanuska Valley Moose Range and Jonesville
Public Use Area Management Plan Public Review Draft.
The links within each Chapter will take you to specific sections or pages.
Complete Plan
PDF
Preface
PDF
Cover / Plan Table of Contents
Public Involvement
Public comment meetings were held for the Public Review Draft in the following communities and virtually.
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Area
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Date & Time
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Location
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Sutton
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Sutton Public Library
11301 N. Chickaloon Way
Sutton, AK 99674
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Palmer
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Thursday, October 19th, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Palmer High School Library
1170 W Arctic Ave.
Palmer, AK 99645
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Chickaloon
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Chickaloon Community Center
Milepost 76.2 Glenn Highway
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Virtual
(Microsoft Teams)
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Thursday, October 19th, 2023
12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Recorded Virtual
Public Meeting
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Project Overview
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated a concurrent planning process to:
- Update the Matanuska Valley Moose Range (Moose Range) Management Plan.
- Create a Management Plan for the Jonesville Public Use Area (JPUA), which is entirely within the Moose
Range.
In 2018, the Alaska Legislature passed Alaska
Statute 41.23.280 establishing
the JPUA to address concerns of safety and to provide a spectrum of public recreation opportunities while
maintaining fish and wildlife habitat. The JPUA
lies entirely within the Moose Range, Alaska
Statute 16.20.340, that is managed through
the Moose Range Management Plan. The Moose Range was established to maintain, improve, and enhance moose
population and habitat and other wildlife of the
area, and to perpetuate multiple public uses of the area.
Much has changed in the 36 years since the original Moose Range Management Plan was adopted
including the official establishment of the JPUA.
Alaska Statute directs DNR to prepare management plans that include long-range guidelines and management
practices for the JPUA and the Moose Range.
Developing the plans concurrently will ensure compatibility and consistent management of state resources.
Land management planning is a way of sorting through concerns and the many possibilities for
public use of the area while developing and ultimately adopting management plans. Through this process,
DNR
will work to find alternatives with the greatest benefits for all Alaskans. Public involvement is
essential
to ensure that future actions are not only consistent with the agency mission and the enabling legislation
of JPUA and the Moose Range, but also present a shared vision for the future for both
Map
of the Planning Area
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Planning Process
The planning process is a multi-step process for collecting information and knowledge and developing a
plan
that meets the needs and desires of stakeholders. Below is an overview of the process.
Step 1 - Identify Issues
Step 2 - Gather Information
Step 3 - Prepare and Evaluate Land Use Alternatives
Step 4 - Prepare Draft Plans
Step 5 - Public Review of Draft Plans
Step 6 - Prepare Final Plans
Step 7 - Approve Plans
Step 8 - Adopt and Implement Plans
2022 Scoping Materials
Prior Management Plan
For More Information
Contact:
Rob Earl
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1050
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.269.8533
Email
