Anchorage Assembly calls for a 2-year halt in Eklutna River restoration plans

Feb. 3—The Anchorage Assembly is calling for a two-year halt and opposing the program proposed by utilities in Southcentral Alaska to restore water flow to the long-dammed Eklutna River, citing concerns over impacts to the city's drinking water and cost impacts for utility ratepayers and property taxpayers, among others. The Assembly and the Native Village of Eklutna want to see restoration of …