An observation about creeks, industry, salmon
Mr. Piccolo states in his letter of Sept. 3 "wild salmon are not fully compatible with development, and that we simply can't have both," or something to that effect. I live 200 miles north of Anchorage, and was raised there in the late '50s and early '60s.
From what I know, Ship Creek, in the industrial area, Rabbit Creek on the south end of Anchorage and one other creek in between, still produce wild salmon. To the north in Wasilla, Cottonwood Creek produces wild salmon. Ship Creek in Anchorage, located in the industrial and railroad area has a small but real fishing derby each year.
These creeks have had very much exposure to a wide variety of development around each of them and they still produce wild salmon to the best of my knowledge. These creeks seem to defy Mr. Piccolo's statement. Maybe bag limits have more to do with their survival. I'm not a salmon biologist, but I thought this might provide a interesting comparison.
Marty Caress
Cantwell