The weir needs to be replaced to maintain Eyak Lake. After the 1964 earthquake uplifted Cordova nearly 6 feet, the weir was installed to maintain lake levels and keep the nearshore Sockeye Salmon habitat underwater. Over 50 years later it is failing. Complete failure will result in most of the lake draining, exposing spawning beds, reducing lake habitat for aquatic organisms, and eliminating our emergency drinking water source.
The Eyak Lake Weir replacement project is ready to move forward, but State funds are needed to fill a funding gap to get it to completion.
Send a letter to your State Representatives asking them to support funding for the Eyak Lake Weir replacement project. Let them know this project matters to you!