Chena Slough Restoration: Flow in Chena Slough has been greatly decreased over the past 50-60 years beginning with the construction of dikes in the late 1940s and continuing with the construction of the Moose Creek Dam in 1980 and installation of undersized culverts at road crossings throughout its length. Despite this, Chena Slough currently provides a significant portion of the Arctic Grayling rearing habitat for the Chena River fishery. Some of the undersized culverts have been replaced with bridges with the help of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Fish Passage and Partners for Fish and Wildlife grants from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as well as appropriations from the state. In spite of the improved fish passage, several major road crossings still require upgrades. TVWA hopes to work with the Chena Slough Restoration Committee to develop a stream enhancement plan that will improve the recreational value of the slough, while maintaining or improving the fish and wildlife habitat values.
Noyes Slough Brownsfield Assessment: Since the fall of 2006, EPA and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation have worked with TVWA and other stakeholders to complete a comprehensive assessment of known contamination in the Noyes Slough. Our goal is to restore and maintain the flow in the Slough for fish habitat and recreation on this popular Fairbanks waterway, while avoiding any adverse downstream impacts from exposing buried contaminants. The need for additional contaminant sampling is currently being assessed.
Annual Stream Cleanup Day: Each summer, the TVWA partners with Fairbanks Stormwater Advisory Committee, the Cities of Fairbanks and North Pole, UAF, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and Fairbanks North Star Borough, to offer an annual Stream Clean-Up Day. Noyes Slough was the focus of 2007's very successful event on August 25, 2007, but litter pickup on all local waterways is encouraged with free trash bags and designated free pickup points.
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