Matanuska River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:accessibility accessible via Glenn Highway
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Matanuska-Susitna_Borough
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
important to local tribes
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:Cook_Inlet
gptkbp:elevation approximately 3,000 feet
approximately 0 feet
gptkbp:environment glacial meltwater
gptkbp:environmental_concerns invasive species management
water quality monitoring programs
habitat preservation efforts
climate impact assessments
wildlife conservation initiatives
gptkbp:fish_species king salmon
rainbow trout
silver salmon
artic char
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated by state authorities
gptkbp:flood_control seasonal flooding
gptkbp:flows_into Glacier View
gptkbp:geographical_feature glacial river
gptkbp:historical_significance explored by early settlers
used by Native Alaskans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matanuska River
gptkbp:known_for whitewater rafting
gptkbp:land_use surrounding land used for agriculture
surrounding land used for recreation
surrounding land used for conservation
gptkbp:length approximately 100 miles
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism
supports fishing industry
supports outdoor recreation businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Alaska
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Knik_River
gptkbp:part_of Susitna River watershed
gptkbp:popular_activities fishing
hiking
kayaking
gptkbp:recreation multiple access points
hiking trails nearby
picnic areas available
camping areas available
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
gptkbp:scenic_views surrounding mountains
gptkbp:seasonal_activities high flow in summer
low flow in winter
gptkbp:source gptkb:Matanuska_Glacier
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Chugach_Mountains
gptkbp:survivability partially navigable
gptkbp:tributary_of gptkb:Knik_River
gptkbp:water_quality monitored for pollution
important for ecosystem health
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:moose
gptkb:salmon
eagles
bears
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Palmer,_Alaska
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6