Application for NOAA Fish Weir Easement Renewal in Auke Creek, Juneau (ADL 105765)

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on NOAA’s request to renew a private easement on state‑owned land near Auke Creek in Juneau. The easement (≈0.6 acres) supports a gravel parking lot, footbridge, path, and a historic fish weir used for salmon research since 1980. The renewal would cover the period January 1 2026 through December 31 2050. Comments must be submitted by October 21 2026. No construction or new work is being solicited; the notice is purely informational and seeks stakeholder input before a decision is made. • Applicant: NOAA (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) • Location: State‑owned uplands near Auke Creek, Juneau, AK (58.3813 N, 134.6411 W) • Activity: Renewal of existing easement (parking lot, footbridge, fish weir) • Proposed use period: 2026‑2050 (25 years) • Public comment deadline: 10/21/2026 • Contact: Christi Scott, DMLW adjudicator (907‑465‑3427, [email protected]) • No contract award or payment anticipated; this is a permit‑type review.