1988-03 Requesting Placement of a Full Time ADF&G Habitat Biologist in Kodiak.KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 1111-03 -R
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REQUESTING
PLACEMENT OF A FULL TIME ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME HABITAT BIOLOGIST
IN KODIAK.
WHEREAS, there are many projects on Kodiak Island that require
investigation and review by a habitat biologist and
WHEREAS. any development on Kodiak Island should be studied for
possible impact on the fish streams and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the nearest State of Alaska habitat biologist is now located
in Anchorage which makes travel quit* expensive to study Kodiak Island
projects; and
WHEREAS, th•r• are now a number of mining claims being filed which
will require • considerable amount of time for adequate review by a habitat
biologist; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Maritime and Wildlife Refuge will be in the
review and decision making process for the next two years and review by •
habitat biologist would b• critical; and
WHEREAS. other activities such as timber sales and other des•lopm•nt
are increasing and full time habitat work is
NOW THEREFORE. SE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
that the Alaska Legislature is requested to appropriate the nee essary funds and'
authorize • habitat biologist position In Kodiak, new or t , and the
Alaska Department of Fish and Oam• is r•gess tad to place this position in
Kodiak to address habitat concerns,
PASSED AND APPROVED this T day of
ATTEST;
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
January
P Meg Officer