Notice to the Public for Land Use Permit LAS 24786 (Floathome Camp Coogan Bay)

What is this notice about?

Kenneth and Monique Wilkinson have asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to renew a five-year permit to keep their personal floathome, two floats, and a log breakwater moored year-round on about 1.38 acres of state-owned tide and submerged lands in Camp Coogan Bay, near Sitka. The public can send written comments before the state decides. Comments are due by 5:00 PM on November 18, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Southeast Regional Land Office received an application to renew a Land Use Permit. Under Alaska Statute (AS) 35.05.850, the state is giving public notice and asking for information before making a decision.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request to renew a five-year Land Use Permit, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031. The permit would allow year-round moorage of a 100-foot by 30-foot personal floathome, two attached floats (18 by 18 feet and 18 by 50 feet), and a log breakwater. The floathome and floats are held in place by two rock bolts and two 5,000-pound Kedge anchors. The breakwater is held by one rock bolt and one 2,500-pound concrete anchor. Firewood is sometimes tied to the floathome or its anchor while being moved onto the floathome. The location is NE1/4 NW1/4 Sec. 22, T. 56 S., R. 64 E. CRM, at approximately 57.0045°N, 135.2226°W (NAD83). After review, the state may issue a permit with conditions, and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: Kenneth and Monique Wilkinson (applicants)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 18, 2026 10 days from today.

“On or before 5:00 PM on November 18, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office, 400 Willoughby Ave./PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020
Email christi.scott@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing and must be received by the deadline to ensure consideration. Refer to LAS 24786. To ask questions or to view the full application packet, contact Christi Scott. People with disabilities who need aids or special help to comment can contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Christi Scott
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office
christi.scott@alaska.gov
(907) 465-3427; FAX (907) 269-8904
400 Willoughby Ave./PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 5, 2026: Notice published
Nov 18, 2026: Written comments due by 5:00 PM
Oct 1, 2026: Proposed start date of permit
Sep 30, 2031: Proposed end date of permit

Original notice text

Notice to the Public and Request for Information LAS 24786 Kenneth and Monique Wilkinson Subject to AS 35.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: Kenneth and Monique Wilkinson PROJECT NAME: LAS 24786 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: State-owned tide and submerged lands in Camp Coogan Bay, near Sitka. Approximately 57.0045°N, 135.2226°W, NAD83. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE1/4 NW1/4 Sec. 22, T. 56 S., R. 64 E. CRM REQUESTED ACTIVITY: Kenneth and Monique Wilkinson (“the applicants”) are requesting the renewal of a five-year Land Use Permit to allow for year-round moorage of a personal use floathome, two attached floats, and a log breakwater on approximately 1.38 acres of state-owned tide and submerged within Camp Coogan Bay, near Sitka. The floathome (100 feet by 30 feet, 3,000 square feet) and floats (18 feet by 18 feet, 324 square feet and 18 feet by 50 feet, 900 square feet) are secured to the tidelands by two rock bolts (below mean high water) and to the submerged lands by two 5,000-pound Kedge anchors. The log breakwater will be secured to the submerged land by one rock bolt (below mean high water) and one 2,500-pound concrete anchor. Firewood is intermittently tied to the floathome or floathome anchor as it is transferred onto the floathome. PROPOSED DATES OF USE: Start: October 1, 2026 End: September 30, 2031 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: November 18, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a discussion is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southeast Regional Land Office, 400 Willoughby Ave./PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020 or to christi.scott@alaska.gov on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Christi Scott, Telephone: (907) 465-3427; FAX (907) 269-8904 or email christi.scott@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.