Artesian well to get upgrade this fall
Sitka’s artesian well will be getting an upgrade this fall. Starting in October, the US Forest Service will be installing a pump system to provide consistent flow and reduce waste.
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Tag: Starrigavan
A busy summer on the Tongass for the Sitka Ranger District
Chief ranger Perry Edwards discusses some projects in the lineup for the Sitka Ranger District this summer, including improvements to the Shelikov Beach trail and Harbor Mt. trail, the realignment of the Gavan Hill trail, and the Starrigavan Watershed Restoration project. Also, improvements to Sandy Beach (yes, that's Forest Service!) are in the works.
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Forest Service kicks off Starrigavan watershed restoration
The Forest Service is kicking off a project to restore and enhance the Starrigavan Watershed from damage sustained during the 2014 landslide.
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Search and Rescue helps injured hunter after fall
Sitka’s Search and Rescue team remained busy through the early week when they assisted an injured hunter Tuesday afternoon (8-6-19).Read More
USCG cadets excited to present shellfish findings
US Coast Guard Academy cadets, Lindsey Critser and Cecelia Hosley along with Sitka Sound Science Center Research Biologist, Lauren Bell, talk about their research replicating a shellfish survey for the Sitka Tribe out at Starrigavan.
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