1988-03 Requesting Placement of a Full Time ADF&G Habitat Biologist in Kodiak.KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION N0. 96-03-R
A RESOLUTION OF TXE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REQUESTING
PLACEMENT OF A FULL TIME ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME HABITAT BIOLOGIST
IN KODIAK.
WHEREAS, there era 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 quite expensive to study Kodiak Island
projects, and
WHEREAS, there are now A number of mining claims being filed which
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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 a
habitat biologist would be critical, sad
'! WHEREAS, other activities such as timber Sales and other development
are increasing and full time habitat work is needed.
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;i NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
�that the Alaska Legislature is requested to
Appropriate in* necessary funds and
authorize a habitat biologist position In Kodiak, new or transfer, and the
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Alaska Department of Fish and game is requested to place this position in
Kodiak to address habitat concerns,
jI PASSED AND APPROVED this T day of Jartuary 1988.!
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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