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326 Acres on Stariski Creek Transferred TO KHLT for Preservation
Federal District Court Judge Ralph Beisline took action to resolve claims that a developer and his company violated the Clean Water Act during development of the Stariski Meadows subdivision near Anchor Point. The consent decree required the establishment of a 326-acre wetland conservation area adjacent to Stariski Creek by transferring more than $200,000 in land and easements to Kachemak Heritage Land Trust for preservation. Stariski Creek is an important salmon stream and supports spawning runs of king, pink and silver salmon as well as steelhead and dolly varden.
LAND PROTECTED AT MOUTH OF ANCHOR RIVER
In 2005, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust worked closely with The Nature Conservancy to raise funds toward purchase of key conservation land at the mouth of the Anchor River. Thanks to the generous support of several donors, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustees Council, The Nature Conservation will be purchasing this land in 2006 and protecting it for habitat and public access. The Anchor River is world-renown salmon and steelhead stream on the lower Kenai Peninsula.
KHLT acquires 64 acre Anchor River homestead
In 2005, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust acquired a 64-acre portion of the Pate homestead along the Anchor River. This land was homesteaded by John and Margaret Pate in the 1950's. It is undeveloped with 2,876 feet of frontage along the Anchor River. This land is protected for habitat values and was donated in part by Mrs. Pate. The balance was purchased with funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
KHLT PROTECTS MORE LAND IN THE DIAMOND CREEK WATERSHED
December 2004 - A conservation easement on 33 acres in the Baycrest/Diamond Ridge area has been granted to KHLT by Homer resident Eileen Harrington. Originally subdivided into 12 lots and access roads, the lot lines were vacated in 1995, converting the parcel back into one contiguous parcel. The easement will protect scenic values, water quality, wildlife habitat and native vegetation.
CITY OF HOMER SIGNS CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON HOMER SPIT
September 2004 - The City of Homer granted a 26-acre conservation easement on the Homer Spit, known as Louie's Lagoon, to KHLT. This parcel is an important coastal lagoon protected for wildlife habitat, especially for migratory waterfowl. The Homer Spit is included in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, as part of the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Reserve and as part of the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area.
A PERMANENT HOME FOR THE LAND TRUST
September 2004 - As we celebrate our 15th birthday, we are pleased to report that we have finished our move into a new and permanent office. In 2003, KHLT completed its first successful capital campaign by purchasing 3.47 acres of land in the heart of downtown Homer, and KHLT’s Board of Directors approved converting the cabin on the property into permanent office space. The Rasmuson Foundation awarded $25,000 toward this renovation project, including $7,500 in challenge funds to match donations from the community. Thanks to all of KHLT's members and donors who contributed to our new office.
KHLT'S DIRECTOR BARBARA SEAMAN RECEIVES COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AWARD FROM THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
Summer 2004 - At a
community reception at the Pratt Museum, The Nature Conservancy
recognized the KHLT's Executive Director Restoration Work BEGINS at Kenai Peninsula’s Oldest Homestead Cabin
March 2004 - On May 11 through 14, KHLT hosted a hands-on restoration workshop at the historic Victor Holm cabin on the Kasilof River, which is now thought now to be the oldest homestead cabin on the Kenai Peninsula. The training, Stabilization and Preservation Techniques for Historic Log Structures, was attended by 15 participants representing the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Kodiak Baranov Museum, the Cultural Services Division of Canada’s Yukon Territory, among others.
KHLT ACCEPTS SKYLINE PARKLAND DONATION
February 2004 - KHLT is happy to announce that we have received 8.4 acres of beautiful open space habitat in the Gruening Vista Subdivision off Skyline Drive just outside of Homer. Donated by the Alaska International Education Foundation, the property will be managed for conservation purposes and serve as open space in a residential subdivision. Specifically, the property will not be developed, or allowed to be used for hunting, trapping, shooting or motorized recreational purposes. The area is high priority moose habitat as well as home to black bear, lynx, snowshoe hares, and many other wildlife species.
View summary of results of KHLT's 2003 Membership Survey.
News Download KHLT's Fall 2006 newsletter Download KHLT's Spring 2006 Newsletter
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