ADL 108091, Aquatic Farm Lease Amendment and Renewal, Kaawu Oyster Company, Port Frederick, Southeast Alaska

State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land & Water Southcentral Regional Land Office 550 W. 7 th Ave., Suite 900C Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 Public and Agency Notice Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment No. 2 and Renewal ADL 108091 - Kaawu Shellfish Company, LLC dba Kaawu Oyster Company Port Frederick, Southeast Alaska (USGS Quad Map Juneau A-5) Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 Pursuant to AS 38.05.083, AS 38.05.070(e), and AS 38.05.083(g), the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Aquatic Farm Leasing Program has made a Preliminary Decision to offer an aquatic farm lease amendment and renewal for ADL 108091 to Kaawu Shellfish Company, LLC dba Kaawu Oyster Company. The proposed lease amendment would authorize the addition of two parcels and accompanying oyster gear, for a total of 9.98 acres, more or less, of state-owned tide and submerged lands. The lease renewal would authorize the continued aquatic farm operation for a 20-year term. The lease is located within Port Frederick approximately 6 miles southwest of Hoonah, Alaska. The location of the project area is further described as being within the SE1/4 of Section 14 and N1/2 of Section 23, Township 44 South, Range 60 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska. The public and agencies are invited to review and comment on this proposed project. Please direct written comments to Jen Kopnicky via email to jen.kopnicky@alaska.gov , or send written comments to the mailing address listed above, “ATTN: Jen Kopnicky,” no later than 11:59PM on September 28, 2026. All comments must be received in writing by the Public Notice end date. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Kopnicky at (907) 269-8618 or via email. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Finding and Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period. DNR–DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in the commenting process should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 (TTY). DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication. Attachments, History, Details Attachments ADL 108091 - Kaawu Oyster Co - Amendment and Renewal App_Redacted.pdf ADL 108091 Renewal and Amendment Preliminary Decision.pdf Revision History Created 8/26/2026 10:16:39 AM by jlkopnicky

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