U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska Department of Fish & Game: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov
Frazer Lake on Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is the second largest lake on Kodiak Island in Alaska. It was barren of anadromous fish until 1951 when a stocking project was initiated by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G). The Frazer site was chosen as the location to establish a self-sustaining sockeye salmon run. The Frazer fish pass consists of a diversion weir and a series of "fish ladders". The success of the introduced salmon run at the Frazer site has created a food source for the Kodiak brown bear and has increased bear density in the surrounding area. Permitted air transporters fly visitors to Frazer to enjoy the scenery and the opportunity to view bears in their natural habitat on the Kodiak NWR, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). USFWS and ADF&G have worked to create a safe environment for both humans and bears, by developing established trails and viewing areas, food storage lockers, and signage directing visitors in the areas where public access is allowed. Learn more about the Frazer Lake Project here.
Alaska Geographic: https://www.akgeo.org
Alaska Geographic, a nonprofit retail and education partner of Kodiak NWR, provided funding for this project. Purchases, donations, and memberships sold at the Kodiak NWR Visitor Center directly support projects like these. Shop Kodiak here.
Friends of Alaska Refuges: https://alaskarefugefriends.org
The mission of Friends of Alaska Refuges is to promote the stewardship of Alaska's unique national wildlife refuges through education, support, and advocacy.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kodiak/about-us