Free ATV/salmon stream crossing workshop offered

Matanuska-Susitna Borough has funded a workshop to introduce and educate people to the intricacies of assessing and constructing fish-friendly ATV trail salmon stream crossings.

The workshop will be offered in two free sessions, March 18 and March 21 at Mat-Su College. The first session is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 18 in Room 202 of the Fred and Sara Machetanz Building at Mat-Su College. The College Cafeteria also will offer lunch service. The second session is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 21 in Room 103 of the Fred and Sara Machetanz Building at Mat-Su College. Class sizes are limited to 25 students in each session.

Qualified presenters/practitioners will focus on providing factual salmon and stream basics/characteristics; ADF&G rules and regulations/permits; local rider input, user interview survey results regarding the rider’s perspective toward fish crossings; assessment of crossings in the Mat Su Core area; technical crossing construction tutorial — assessment, soils, techniques, structures, and options.

For more information, or to register, contact Chuck Kaucic at distmgr@wasillaswcd.org, or 357-4511.