A Creek Beneath Our Streets. A Future Above Ground.
Fish Creek / Ch’atanaltsegh & Łiq'aka Betnu

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Rehabilitating Fish Creek will take more than a plan. It will take people. Join the list for updates, volunteer opportunities, public meetings, and ways to help move the project forward.

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Why Fish Creek?

Fish Creek is part of Anchorage's living watersheds, but with more than 70% of the creek now running through underground pipes it's no longer the vibrant habitat it once was.

Daylighting is the Solution

Daylighting means bringing creek waters back to the surface. Daylighting Fish Creek can reduce flood risk, restore urban habitat, create trails and gathering places, invite salmon to return, and reconnect people with the deeper history of this watershed.

The cost of burying water

Burying the creek in culverts damaged habitat, increased stormwater problems, and disconnected neighborhoods from a natural corridor running through the city.

This Work Didn’t Start Yesterday...

Fish Creek rehabilitation is not a new idea. For nearly 20 years, neighbors, community councils, planners, advocates, and municipal partners have been quietly building the groundwork for this project — from resolutions and feasibility studies to land purchases, planning, and growing public support.

Planning & Feasibility

Studies and planning work have shown that restoring sections of Fish Creek is possible, practical, and worth pursuing.

Municipal Partnership

Land purchases and municipal support have created a real opportunity to move from long-term vision to visible progress.

Community Support

Neighborhood leaders and community councils have helped keep Fish Creek restoration moving forward for years.

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