An
example of the work being done on accreted land near the Mendenhall
Wetlands State Game Refuge, is the King easement. Donated in December
of 2002 by Jim and Mary Lou King, this 1-acre conservation easement
seeks to protect accreted land bordering the Refuge. Home to a
plethora of bird species it creates a buffer along a part of the
refuge boundary for the continued preservation of this unique urban
wetland system and continued enjoyment for the public.
This
easement is now the model used in our ongoing project to inform
landowners
surrounding the Refuge about their conservation options for these
vital areas.
Related Information:
Accreted Land Project - GIS Mapping for the Mendenhall Wetland State Game Refuge (PDF 2.3MB)
Accreted Tidelands - A Special Situation for Southeast Alaska (PDF 1.6MB)
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