Russian River Stream Watch Fencing Project: Longterm Stewardship

Alaska Chapter Backcountry Hunters & Anglers & USFS at the fence site, Sunday June 9th, 2024.    Every year over 150,000 anglers, nearly a quarter of the population of Alaska, fish along the confluence of the Russian and Kenai Rivers. Many of these anglers come from across the country to experience one of the two “red” (sockeye) salmon runs. During peak season the banks of the river look more like a theme park than a wild Alaskan river.   In the past, this ease of access led to habitat ...