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The Strawberry Creek fens are nutrient-rich peatlands with high levels of groundwater inflow, resulting in a less acidic environment than the more common bog-type peatlands. The consistent flow and water temperature creates ideal rearing and overwinter habitat for sockeye, coho, pink and chum salmon and Dolly Varden trout. The low acidity and a stable yet varied hydrologic regime produce a highly diverse plant community, along with important nesting and feeding habitat for migrant songbirds, waterfowl and raptors. This area also provides habitat for brown/black bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, wolf, ermine, beaver, flying squirrel, western toads, rough-skinned newt and dragonfly. Additional functions of Strawberry Creek include flood control, water purification and nutrient flow to the Herbert/Eagle Rivers. Strawberry Creek represents one of the largest, low-elevation fens in Juneau and this is an opportunity to conserve a unique habitat type. |
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Mail:
Southeast Alaska Land Trust, 119 Seward Street, Suite 15, Juneau, Alaska
99801, USA
Office Location: Downtown Juneau on the 2nd Floor of
the Valentine Building at 119 Seward Street in Suite 15.
Email: setrust@ptialaska.net — Phone:
(907) 586-3100 — Fax: (907) 586-3125