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Alagnak Wild River
Environmental Factors

environmental factors includes:

Hydrologic Activity
Water Quality
 
 
The waters of the Alagnak Wild River support significant sockeye salmon spawning habitat for the Bristol Bay commercial fishery, one of the largest in the world. Recent water quality studies conducted in the area has indicated pristine water quality conditions. Maintaining the pristine water quality on the Alagnak, is the primary environmental concern to be attended to by the National Park Service.
A Norton tradition projectile point.  

Did You Know?
Tiny chipped stone projectile points have been found at sites dating to 2,000 years old along the Alagnak Wild River. Archeologists believe that these are evidence of increased hunting with bow and arrow technology.

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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 21:18 EST