Portageg Creek Comprehensive Plan October 2006 A plan developed by the Portage Creek Village Council and residents of Portage Creek With assistance from Agnew::Beck Consulting, LLC Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS................................................................................................ 1 RESOLUTIONS FROM GOVERNING ENTITIES......................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION & SUMMARY OF GOALS ............................................................... 4 Process to Prepare Portage Creek Comprehensive Plan..................................................................... 4 Purpose of Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Support in State Statutes ......................................................................................................................... 6 Requirements of Funding Organizations ................................................................................................ 7 Planning Efforts in Bristol Bay.................................................................................................................. 7 Summary of Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Land Use, Environment & Housing...................................................................................................................................... 8 Economic Development......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Public Services & Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Transportation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Community Wellness, Culture & Education...................................................................................................................... 8 Leadership................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 VISION & VALUES .........................................................................................................10 Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Personal Statements about Vision for Portage Creek’s Future...................................................................................10 Community Values .................................................................................................................................. 11 VILLAGE BACKGROUND.............................................................................................12 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 12 Public Administration ............................................................................................................................. 12 Village Location ....................................................................................................................................... 12 History & Culture .................................................................................................................................... 14 Land, Environment & Climate ............................................................................................................... 14 Soil Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Environmental Issues .............................................................................................................................. 15 Subsistence Patterns ............................................................................................................................... 15 Land Ownership....................................................................................................................................... 15 Population................................................................................................................................................. 16 Population Trends.................................................................................................................................................................16 Gender.....................................................................................................................................................................................18 Age............................................................................................................................................................................................18 Race..........................................................................................................................................................................................18 Economy ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................18 Income and Employment .....................................................................................................................................................19 Source: Portage Creek Village Council members, 2006 ...............................................................................................22 Local Businesses.....................................................................................................................................................................22 Transportation & Access ........................................................................................................................ 24 Infrastructure & Utilities......................................................................................................................... 25 Water.......................................................................................................................................................................................25 Sewage .....................................................................................................................................................................................25 Fuel ...........................................................................................................................................................................................25 Electricity.................................................................................................................................................................................25 Solid Waste.............................................................................................................................................................................25 Housing ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Summary of Bristol Bay Housing Authority Programs ..................................................................................................27 Public Services & Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 29 Schools.....................................................................................................................................................................................29 Recreation...............................................................................................................................................................................29 Healthcare...............................................................................................................................................................................29 Communications....................................................................................................................................................................29 Safety, Fire Suppression & Emergency Services..............................................................................................................29 Mail ...........................................................................................................................................................................................30 Local Service Providers........................................................................................................................................................30 GOALS & STRATEGIES.................................................................................................35 Land Use, Environment & Housing ....................................................................................................... 35 Context ...................................................................................................................................................................................35