Construction work to begin at Anan Wildlife Observatory

WRANGELL — Anan Wildlife Observatory will soon be implementing site improvements for safety and to extend the life of its existing facilities. The work is scheduled to begin March 15, 2017, weather permitting. Rainforest Contracting Inc. of Petersburg, will be

making improvements to the trailhead and observatory deck.

The work will require periodic closures to portions of the Anan Creek Trail (Trail #448) during construction and closure of the Lower Falls Observation Deck when the work moves to that location in the spring. The contractor will use warning and/or closure signs when necessary for...