BLM AK Alaska Mined Watershed Assessment Restoration and Outreach
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Assistance Listings
- 15.236 -- Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Hundreds of watersheds across Alaska have been mined in the past or are currently being mined or proposed for future mining. Stream reclamation restoration in Alaska is complex and has often failed to achieve stability goals within 10 years post construction. The protracted recovery periods and limited success are due in large part to the absence of baseline data needed for channel design and an over reliance on natural processes to facilitate recovery of disturbed streams. To enhance the probability of restoration success, baseline data on stream function and stream functional lift potential need...
to be gathered. In addition, regional hydraulic geometry curves need to be developed for Alaska�s mining districts. Coupled with site specific baseline geomorphic data, this information can greatly enhance stream restoration success and the rehabilitation of fish and wildlife habitat. The testing and adoption of proven stream design techniques, such as Rosgen�s Natural Channel Design, in Alaska is also essential to developing an effective approach to improving conditions with watersheds degraded by historic or ongoing placer mining.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Betty Lockard, Grants Specialist, 907-271-2816
blockard@blm.gov
blockard@blm.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| l15as00071_potental_project_list_4-1-15.docx | L15AS00071 Potental project list | Apr 2, 2015 05:25 PM UTC |
| l15as00071_blm-ak_stream_restoration.docx | L15AS00071 BLM-AK Stream Restoration | Apr 2, 2015 05:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 30, 2019
Award
$750,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$500
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
L15AS00071
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 2, 2015
Archive date:
December 30, 2019
