The purpose of AS 41.23.180 - 41.23.230 is to establish the area described in AS 41.23.230 as the Knik River Public Use Area. The Knik River Public Use Area is established to
(1) perpetuate and enhance
(A) general public recreation;
(B) public enjoyment of fish and wildlife;
(2) protect and maintain migratory waterfowl nesting areas; habitats for moose, Dall sheep, and brown bear; and other fish and wildlife habitat so that traditional public use of fish and wildlife populations may continue;
(3) provide an area for the public to enjoy the full spectrum of public uses, including maintenance and enhancement of off-road motorized vehicle and nonmotorized recreational opportunities;
(4) allow
(A) continued motorized access for miners and owners of private property in the Knik River Public Use Area; and
(B) additional public uses of the area determined by the commissioner to be compatible with this section.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 23. Multiple Use Management of Public Resources
Sec. 41.23.010. Purpose of AS 41.23.010 - 41.23.040.
Sec. 41.23.030. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.040. Nelchina Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.050. Purpose of AS 41.23.050 - 41.23.080.
Sec. 41.23.070. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.080. Ernie Haugen Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.100. Purpose of AS 41.23.100 - 41.23.130.
Sec. 41.23.120. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.130. Hatcher Pass Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.140. Purpose of AS 41.23.140 - 41.23.170.
Sec. 41.23.160. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.170. Goldstream Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.180. Purpose of AS 41.23.180 - 41.23.230.
Sec. 41.23.200. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.210. Enforcement authority.
Sec. 41.23.230. Knik River Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.240. Purpose and establishment of the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.260. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.270. Description of Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area.
Sec. 41.23.280. Purpose of AS 41.23.280 - 41.23.289.
Sec. 41.23.284. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.23.286. Jonesville Public Use Area.