The record of cecision for the Saddle Lakes Project on the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District was signed March 14.
This decision authorizes a right-of-way, about 300-feet wide by about one-mile long, to the State of Alaska to construct, operate and maintain a single lane public road connecting the Ketchikan and Shelter Cove road systems. Also, the partial barrier to fish passage on Salt Creek will be modified to improve access for coho salmon and steelhead trout.
The decision defers all timber harvest, road construction associated with the timber harvest and the two forest plan amendments discussed in the draft right-of-way in response to objections received related to the draft.
The project area is located on Revillagigedo Island about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan between George and Carroll inlets.
