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Davis, Gay A.

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Summary The Little Susitna River is an important recreational resource within south-central Alaska. The river supports five species of salmon and very popular Chinook and coho salmon fisheries. In 2004, 20,000 angler days were spent harvesting 45,000 coho, which is the second highest harvest level in south-central Alaska. Rapid increases in Matanuska-Susitna Borough populations and the river’s popularity have resulted in increased residential development and recreational use along the river. There is a potential for residential development and recreational use to cause a decrease in water quality and fish habitat. This study is the first step in characterizing the Little Susitna River from the Edgerton Road...
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