Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions at Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska
Eckert G, Hood E, Talus C, Nagorski S. 2006. Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions at Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska. Natural Resource Technical Report. NPS/NRWRD/NRTR—2006/347. National Park Service Water Resources Division. Fort Collins, Colorado
The focus of this report is the coastal water resources within and around SITK, which consist of both freshwater and marine ecosystems. The Indian River and Indian River watershed extend well outside of SITK boundaries and, therefore, most of the current issues with this watershed lie outside the park. SITK leases 6,295 sq. m (69,943 sq. ft) of tidelands from the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) and 19.2 ha (47.915 acres) of tidelands from the State of Alaska. These long term tideland leases provide protection for salmon spawning habitat and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the Parl within the intertidal zone. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive inventory and assessment of the current condition and possible impairments, both natural and anthropogenic, of water resources in the coastal region of SITK, based on currently available data and information. In addition, the report identifies gaps in data and information that hinder the assessment of water resources and provides recommendations for future monitoring and mapping of coastal water resources. The diversity and quality of freshwater and marine habitats affects plants and animals within the park and provides aesthetic and recreational opportunities for park users.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Eckert, Ginny; Hood, Eran; Talus, Carrie; Nagorski, Sonia
- Date of Issue
- 2006-01
- Publisher
- National Park Service Water Resources Division
- Units
- SEAN , SITK , WRD
- Keywords
- Alaska, Assessment, Biological Resources, Coastal, Coastal Water Resources, Development, Hydrology, impairments, physical impacts, Sitka, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Resources, Watershed, Watershed Conditions, WRBIB