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ADL 233813, Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment, Sitkalidak Strait, Kodiak Island, Alaska
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ADL 233813, Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment, Sitkalidak Strait, Kodiak Island, Alaska
State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Southcentral Regional Land Office
550 W. 7thAve., Suite 900C
Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
ADL 233813
Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment
Sitkalidak Aquatic Farm, LLC
Sitkalidak Strait, Kodiak Island, Alaska (USGS Quad Maps Kodiak A-4 and Kodiak A-5)
Public and Agency Notice
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945
Subject to AS 38.05.083, the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to amend a 10-year lease to Old Harbor Native Corporation dba Sitkalidak Aquatic Farm, LLC to add year-round oyster gear to accommodate the commercial growth and harvest of Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas) on existing Parcel 1 (4.98 acres, more or less) and Parcel 2 (4.98 acres, more or less). There are no changes to the two lease parcels' locations and acreages.
The location of the project area is further described as being within the NE1/4 of Section 32 and NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 34 South, Range 25 West, Seward Meridian, and the SE1/4 of Section 26, Township 34 South, Range 26 West, Seward Meridian, within Sitkalidak Strait, on the southeast side of Kodiak Island. Parcel 1 is located within Port Otto, approximately 1.2 miles southeast of Old Harbor, Alaska. Parcel 2 is located within Barling Bay, approximately 2 miles southwest of Old Harbor, Alaska.
The public and agencies are invited to review and comment on this proposed project. A copy of the decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx or is available in hardcopy upon request. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Karen Cougan at (907) 269-8543 or by e-mail at [email protected] or by fax to (907) 269-8913. All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on December 10, 2025. To be eligible to appeal DNR's Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period.
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Attachments, History, Details
Attachments
- ADL 233813 Amendment Application_Redacted.pdf
- ADL 233813 Sitkalidak Aquatic Farm Lease Amendment Preliminary Decision_11.7.25.pdf
Revision History
| Created 11/5/2025 5:26:14 PM by kacougan | |
| Modified 11/5/2025 6:04:31 PM by kacougan |
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| Department: | Natural Resources |
| Category: | Public Notices |
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| Location(s): | Kodiak, Statewide |
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| Publish Date: | 11/7/2025 |
| Archive Date: | 12/11/2025 |
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