ARRA - Matanuska-Susitna Watershed Study Data Gap Assessment

This contract, awarded on July 16, 2009, to Tetra Tech, Inc. for $98,816, is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Watershed Study, conducted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District and Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The main objective is to conduct a Watershed Data Gap Assessment to identify deficiencies in data, knowledge, and information management related to the Matanuska-Susitna River watersheds. This assessment will involve gathering information through interviews and reviewing existing reports about key water resource issues and needs within the watershed. The results will guide future technical study planning and support ongoing efforts to address stakeholder-identified concerns and data shortcomings in the region. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, related to engineering services, and was solicited by the Department of Defense's W2SN Endist Alaska office based in Anchorage. The work primarily involves analyzing current data gaps and information management needs to better support the long-term watershed management goals of the Matanuska-Susitna area. Kimberly D. Tripp serves as the contract specialist for this task order, ensuring that coordination and communication between parties remain effective throughout the project.