Eyak Lake Weir Community Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences regarding the Eyak lake weir in Cordova, Alaska. This survey will be used, in part, to inform a feasibility study for replacing the existing failing weir and to assist in supporting the funding acquisition efforts to come.

Whether the weir is something you use for fishing, are a landowner on Eyak Lake or Eyak River, or are neither, we appreciate your honest feedback. We will not be using this information for any purpose other than to help us have a better idea of how Cordova residents are impacted by the current weir and what ways we may be able to secure a structure that maintains lake levels, supports fish passage, addresses community needs, and ultimately is a feature with high structural integrity and low maintenance costs.

If you would like to provide your name and contact information, there will be an opportunity for you to do so at the end of the survey. Otherwise, all information collected is anonymous.

More information about this project can be found at Copper River Watershed Project website; and the project contact can be reached at kate@copperriver.org.

Thank you again for your time – we appreciate your participation.

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* 1. Approximately how long have you lived in Cordova, Alaska?

less than 1 year

1-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

31-55 years

Before the earthquake (more than 56 years!)

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* 2. Are you concerned at all about the current weir structure on Eyak Lake?

Yes

If yes, please provide a brief summary here (if no, skip to next question):

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* 3. Do you own property along Eyak Lake or River

Yes

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* 4. If you have property on Eyak Lake or Eyak River, what is your biggest concern regarding the current weir structure?

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* 5. Do you fish at the Eyak weir under the strict fly fishing (no barb, no weight) regulations?

Yes

If yes, how often do you fish at the weir each season, on average? (if no, skip to next question)

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* 6. Please share any safety concerns regarding fishing at the current Eyak lake weir?

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* 7. Have you driven a boat from Eyak Lake to Eyak River (or vice versa) using the boat slot in the weir?

Yes

If yes, how frequently and what kind of boat(s)? (if no, skip to next question)

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* 8. Please pick the top three priorities you have for a new Eyak weir structure:

Maintain lake levels

fish passage in support of species like salmon

sport fishing access

recreational boating

improved look

to look more natural

reduced maintenance needs

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If it was feasible and we had the funding, what element of a new weir structure could we add to help support one of your top three priorities?

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* 10. Please use this space to share other thoughts, concerns, or ideas that we did not capture in this survey.

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* 11. What is the best way to keep you informed about progress and planning for Eyak lake weir? (check all that apply)

Local Radio (KLAM)

Public Radio

USPS mail

I do not want information

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you would like to be on our information circulation list, please provide your name, mailing address and email address in the space provided below.

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number