Alaska Online Public Notices #ADL 107092

20-Year Aquatic Farm Lease Renewal for Alaska Shellfish near Ketchikan

This opportunity involves the renewal of a 20-year aquatic farm lease by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for Tom Carruth dba Alaska Shellfish near Ketchikan, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Division of Mining, Land and Water - Southcentral Regional Land Office - Lessee/Vendor: - Tom Carruth dba Alaska Shellfish - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of 2.75 acres of state-owned tide and submerged lands for commercial aquaculture - Cultivation and harvest of: - Pacific geoducks (Panopea generosa) - Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) - Cockles (Clinocardium nuttalli) - Littleneck clams (Prothaca staminea) - Site infrastructure includes: - 140 groundlines (200-foot each) - 38 metal earth anchors (30-inch) - 100 Vexar mesh oyster bags (30" x 30") - Predator protection netting and tubes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 20-year lease term with annual reporting and lease fee payments - Maintenance of a performance bond and liability insurance (State of Alaska as named insured) - Ongoing compliance with lease terms and site maintenance - No specific OEMs or commercial manufacturers are named for the aquaculture equipment or supplies.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is renewing an aquatic farm lease (ADL 107092) for Tom Carruth dba Alaska Shellfish for a 20-year term. The lease covers 2.75 acres of state-owned tide and submerged lands near Ketchikan, Alaska, for commercial growth and harvest of Pacific geoducks, Pacific oysters, cockles, and littleneck clams. The lease renewal decision is posted for public notice and includes details on lease history, infrastructure, compensation, bonding, and insurance requirements. The lease renewal supports continued economic benefits and resource development in the state.

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