Chapter 3: Anadromous Waterbodies

Anadromous Waterbodies

This section identifies major waterbodies within the plan boundary (see Table 3.1) and provides guidance for all waterbodies if they are anadromous. The management intent of the anadromous waterbodies is provided below.

Designation/co-designation: All anadromous waterbodies within this plan are designated or co-designated Habitat.

Management Intent. All anadromous waterbodies shall be managed to protect their habitat value while allowing other uses. The waterbodies may be identified as providing habitat for anadromous fish at lower reaches, but not at upper reaches. The areas containing anadromous fish are subject to change due to both new sampling efforts and shift in habitat use by fish. The Anadromous Waters Catalog is updated annually and should be consulted by adjudicators to determine the most up to date information.

Table 3-1: Anadromous and Major Waterbodies Within Planning Area

Anadromous Major Waterbody Designated Ha Anaktuvuk River X Atigun River Awuna River Ayiyak River Canning River X Chandler River X Colville River X Dietrich River East Fork Etivluk River East Fork Oolamnagavik River East Fork Tuluga River Echooka River X Etivluk River Itikmalak River Itkillik River X Ivishak River X John River Kachemach River X Kadleroshilik River X Kanayut River X Kavik River X Kikiakrorak River X Killik River Kiruktagiak River Kogosukruk River Kuparuk River X Kurupa River

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Anadromous Major Waterbody Designated Ha Kutchik River Lupine River X Middle Fork Okpikruak River Miluveach River X Nanushuk River X Nechelik Channel X Nigu River North Fork Chandalar River North Fork Koyukuk River Okokmilaga River Okpikruak River Oolamnagavik River Putuligayuk River X Ribdon River X Sagavanirktok River X Sakonowyak River X Saviukviayak River X Shaviovik River X Siksikpuk River Staines River X Tingmeachsiovik River Toolik River Tuluga River Ugnuravik River X West Fork Tuluga River

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