Management Plans
Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Plan Revision
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Release of the Public Review Draft of the Sustina Basin Recreation Rivers Management Plan
Public Comment Period Closed
The public comment period for the Public Review Draft (PRD) of the Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers
Management Plan that was open from January 4, 2024 through March 5, 2024 is now closed.
Public Review Draft - January 2024
The first link below is for the complete draft plan.
This document contains all text and maps for the Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Management Plan Public
Review Draft.
The links within each Chapter will take you to specific sections or maps.
Complete Plan
PDF
Preface
PDF
Cover / Plan Table of Contents:
Appendices
PDF
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Recreation Rivers Act
Appendix C: Recreation Rivers Regulations
Summary of Changes
PDF
This document is a summary of the major plan changes but is not inclusive of all of the changes to the plan.
Please consult the plan text for details.
Public Involvement
Public comment meetings will be held in the following communities and virtually.
Meetings will begin with a brief presentation.
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Area
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Date & Time
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Location
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Talkeetna
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Talkeetna Public Library
24645 Talkeetna Spur Road
Talkeetna, AK 99676
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Anchorage
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
12:00 - 2:00 PM
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Robert Atwood Conference Room (104)
Robert B. Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Virtual
(Microsoft Teams)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 PM
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Computer or mobile app
Meeting link
Meeting ID: 247 540 134 399
Passcode: V6ioi4
Call in (audio only)
(907) 202-7104
United States, Anchorage
Conference ID number: 402 187 430#
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Wasilla
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
5:15 - 6:45 PM
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Wasilla Library Large Multi-Purpose Room
500 North Crusey Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
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Virtual Public Meeting Recording
MP4
(1/31/2024)
Public Meeting Presentation
PDF
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Overview
In Spring of 1988, the Recreation Rivers Act passed designating six, mile-wide river corridors:
Alexander Creek, Deshka River (Kroto Creek / Moose Creek), Lake Creek, Little Susitna River, Talachulitna
River and Talkeetna River.
The primary purpose of establishing the six recreation rivers is the maintenance and enhancement of the land
and water for recreation.
The first management plan for the recreation rivers was adopted in 1991.
The management plan describes how the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will manage approximately 243,000
acres of state-owned land along 460 river miles within the Susitna Basin.
The plan does not make management decisions for private, native or borough lands.
Much has changed in the 30 years since the first plan was adopted. DNR is starting a revision of the
management plan to update resource information and address changing recreational and economic use. A robust
public process will be employed to gather information and create a shared vision for future management of
the Recreation Rivers.
Recreation Rivers Area Map
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 Plan
Step 5 - Public Review of Draft Plan
Step 6 - Prepare Final Plan
Step 7 - Approve Plan
Step 8 - Legislature Reviews Plan
Step 9 - Adopt and Implement Plan
Advisory Board
The DNR planning team worked with the Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board from December of 2021 (soon
after the board was appointed by Governor Dunleavy) until the board sunsetted on June 30, 2024. DNR considered board
comments while crafting the Public Review Draft (PRD).
For more information related to the advisory board, visit:
Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers
Advisory Board
2022 Scoping Materials
Prior Management Plan
For More Information
Contact
Rob Earl
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 920
Anchorage, AK 99501-3571
(907) 269-8533
Email
