What
Bean Creek Culvert Replacement

Where
Raven Road in Cooper Landing

Why
Bean Creek is a tributary of the world famous Kenai River, providing nursing grounds for king salmon and many other species. About a mile upstream from the Kenai River, Raven Road crosses this stream. The culvert under Raven Road was too small and suspended about a foot and a half above the natural stream. This "perch" blocked all juvenile salmon from reaching their preferred nursery. We identified this site in 2005 and fixed it in 2006.

When
Summer 2006

Cost
$115,000

Who
Kenai Watershed Forum
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
AK Department of Fish & Game
Natural Resource Conservation Service
D&L Construction
Wince, Corthell, Bryson