Temporary bridge program

The $452,255 federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program (CFDA 10.721) was provided to Shaan-Seet Inc., an Alaskan Native Corporation, to establish a portable skidder bridge rental program. The grant, awarded on August 6, 2024, supports the acquisition, maintenance, and deployment of temporary water crossing infrastructure like portable skidder bridges and bridge mats. This infrastructure is designed to minimize stream bed disturbance during forestry, natural resource management, and infrastructure development activities on both non-Federal and Federal lands in Alaska. The grant funding will enable Shaan-Seet Inc. to provide specialized equipment rental services to help facilitate essential land access while reducing environmental impact through innovative temporary water crossing solutions.