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Alaska News: Salmon Ladder Nears Completion at Falls Creek
Salm on Ladder project near Falls Creek Alaska stands 19 miles south of here. Construction on the fish ladder to open by April aims to supply eight miles of prime salmon grounds. Cost split between U S Fish and Wildlife Service and Territorial commission. First cooperative ladder in Alaska, with consistent water flow regardless of tides. Rhode director and GC Aadersol anticipate strong returns, comparable to Wrangell’s 600000 fish annually. The ladder, about 480 feet long, features an S curve and automatic gates to equalize water flow. Daily progress by a crew of five. work progressing to complete the rise above Falls Creek.
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