The natural resource stewardship program is the principle means through which the national park service (NPS) evaluates and improves the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine and coastal…

The natural resource stewardship program is the principle means through which the national park service (NPS) evaluates and improves the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine and coastal resources, sustains biological communities on the lands and waters in parks, and actively endeavors to improve the resiliency of these natural resources and adapt them to the effects of climate change. To carry out and further this stewardship responsibility, NPS implements programs that encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities by utilizing park personnel and contractor support or cooperative agreements. This project transfers some supplies and funding to operate the tanada creek weir, the uppermost salmon weir on the copper river watershed. The salmon run in this river is nationally significant and economically critical for many stakeholders. This weir provides important data for understanding the timing and strength of the copper river salmon run, and making fisheries management decisions by multiple state and federal agencies.beneficiaries include the general public.