Cost Share Program
Fairbanks Project

Rosehip Campground

Rosehip Campground is situated along the Chena River in the Chena River State Recitation Area. This location is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of Alaska's natural landscapes. The area is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including several species of fish that are prized by fishermen from around the world.

In 2016, a collaborative effort between the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, the Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service led to the installation of various measures aimed at preserving the area's delicate ecosystem. Specifically, 350-feet of rootwads, 350-feet of double brush layers, and 10-feet by 350-feet of vegetative mat were installed along the riverbank. These measures have helped to protect the riverbank from erosion and promote the growth of native plant species.

Today, Rosehip Campground remains a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground provides visitors with access to the Chena River and the surrounding wilderness, offering opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists and concerned individuals, the area remains a pristine example of Alaska's natural beauty.

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Looking upstream at the project in October 2016 and after in 2018.

Private landowner on the Chena River

The project site is located on the Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska. The landowner, recognizing the need for streambank rehabilitation and protection, reached out to the Streambank Rehabilitation and Protection Program in 2018. Recognizing the importance of the site, several agencies came together to help with the project. These included the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund.

The project site is located on the Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska. The landowner, recognizing the need for streambank rehabilitation and protection, reached out to the Streambank Rehabilitation and Protection Program in 2018. Recognizing the importance of the site, several agencies came together to help with the project. These included the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund.

Thanks to the efforts of the partnership, this site is on it's way to being rehabilitated. The measures put in place have helped to reduce erosion, promote the growth of native plant species, and provide habitat for a variety of wildlife. The success of this project serves as an example of how collaboration between concerned individuals and organizations can help to protect and preserve our natural resources.

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Upstream of the project looking downstream at the project site in 2018 and then in 2020.