Pullen Creek/Congress Way Restoration
The intersection of Pullen Creek and Congress Way has been TIWC's primary restoration project since 2004. Read more...
Taiya Inlet Stream Surveys
Over 2005 and 2006, TIWC coordinated a stream condition assessment of Taiya Inlet streams and rivers. Funding was provided by the USF&WS Coastal Conservation Project and the surveys were carried out using methods developed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for Southeast Alaska. By identifying impaired habitat and fish passage obstructions in the watrshed, TIWC can initiate future projects to address these problems. Survey results are currently being mapped and documented in a final report, which will be available in the winter of 2006.
 Invasive Plant Management
Beginning in 2004 , TIWC partnered with Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO) to remove white sweetclover from private, municipal, state and federal lands in the watershed. Introduced to Skagway in 2000 by ADOT during a reseeding project at the Skagway airport, white sweetclover is one of Alaska's top five exotic species of concern due to its ability to rapidly overcome native plant communities. Though white sweetclover is still limited in distribution around Skagway, the National Park Service and State of Alaska consider white sweetclover to have high invasive potential, and conclude that it should be a top priority for control efforts. TIWC organizes volunteer work days and cooperates with KLGO to remove this invasive plant from the watershed.
Outreach & Education
Developing our relationship with and working in the community is one of the most important goals of TIWC. Toward this goal, we'll be hiring a part-time Outreach Coordinator (OC) in the fall of 2006 to better inform Skagway community members about TIWC's projects and activities. The OC will work to increase awareness about stream ecology, fisheries, and the science of watershed management, enabling the Skagway community to make informed decisions about sustaining healthy watersheds. The new OC will spend his/her time coordinating volunteer activities, delivering presentations, and conducting activities for the public.
Skagway Stormwater Mapping
With Alaska Clean Water Action funding from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, TIWC has completed the first phase of an ongoing stormwater mapping and education project. The objectives of the project were to (1) map the Skagway stormwater system and collect baseline information for later integration into a stormwater management plan; (2) educate residents about stormwater and its management; and (3) implement some structural best management practices to reduce impacts of stormwater discharges. With these objectives now underway or completed, TIWC can work with the City of Skagway and other stakeholders to develop a stormwater management plan.
Fish Derby Fundraiser
The Pat Moore Memorial Gamefish Derby is a successful annual fundraiser for TIWC.
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