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    Resurrection Creek Restoration Project on Chugach National Forest [Image 11 of 24]

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    A yellow Caterpillar (CAT) tracked excavator is actively working along a rocky riverbank, using its bucket attachment to move gravel and debris near a fast-flowing stream. The work appears to involve river channel management, flood control, or debris clearing following a high-water event. Dense coniferous forest and scattered woody debris are visible in the background.

    HOPE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    06.23.2026

    Photo by Savannah Halleaux 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    An excavator removes a layer of gravel, allowing river water into a newly constructed stream meander on Resurrection Creek near Anchorage, Alaska, June 23, 2026. The construction is part of the Resurrection Creek Restoration Project, a collaborative partnership between the Forest Service, non-profit organizations, and private industry to restore historical watershed functions, enhance salmon spawning habitat, and reclaim past mining corridors on the Chugach National Forest. (Forest Service photo by Savannah Halleaux)

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2026
    Date Posted: 07.06.2026 10:00
    Photo ID: 9786201
    VIRIN: 260623-P-OB504-4760
    Resolution: 3840x2160
    Size: 2.22 MB
    Location: HOPE, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 1

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    A construction or site worker wearing a high-visibility safety vest and yellow hard hat is directing a tracked excavator (CAT brand) near a rocky streambed or river area. The worker appears to be signaling or guiding the machine operator with an outstretched arm. The setting is a remote, forested area with a visible flowing stream and disturbed earth, suggesting land clearing, flood recovery, or stream restoration work.
    A Caterpillar bulldozer is actively grading or moving material along a gravel bar adjacent to a fast-moving river in a forested setting. The construction or earthmoving activity appears to be taking place on a riverbank or floodplain, with a utility trailer or equipment container visible in the background. The surrounding landscape features dense coniferous and deciduous forest with lush green vegetation, suggesting a northern or sub-arctic environment.
    The image shows a collection of young lupine seedlings (Lupinus nootkatensis) growing in small black plastic nursery pots. A white plant label stake with handwritten text identifying the species is prominently visible in the foreground. The plants display characteristic palmate leaves and reddish-purple stems typical of juvenile lupine growth.
    A woman wearing a yellow hard hat and high-visibility safety vest is smiling at the camera in an outdoor work environment. She is equipped with a radio/walkie-talkie speaker mic clipped to her vest and an ID lanyard. The background shows a river, debris, and forested mountains, suggesting a field or construction/emergency management site.
    A steel truss bridge spans a fast-moving, turbulent river in a forested wilderness setting. The bridge appears to be a prefabricated modular design, painted gray, and is surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous trees. The rocky riverbank in the foreground shows signs of active water flow and natural debris accumulation.
    The image shows a heavily disturbed riverine landscape, likely the aftermath of a flood or debris flow event. A worker in a high-visibility vest stands in the middle distance surveying a wide gravel and mud-covered floodplain strewn with uprooted logs and debris. A turbid water-filled channel or pool is visible in the foreground, with a flowing river and dense coniferous forest in the background.
    A heavy construction or excavation operation is underway along a riverbank surrounded by dense forest. An orange Hitachi excavator is actively loading material into a yellow articulated dump truck, with additional heavy equipment visible in the background. The site shows significant ground disturbance, fallen trees, and sediment-laden water, suggesting flood recovery, river channeling, or land clearing work.
    A construction or environmental work site near a rocky riverbank, where a CAT (Caterpillar) excavator is actively operating. A worker wearing a yellow hard hat, high-visibility orange vest, and rubber boots stands observing the machinery. The setting is surrounded by dense green forest, suggesting a remote or wilderness location.
    A fast-moving mountain river with turbulent whitewater rapids flows through a forested valley. Snow-capped mountain peaks are visible in the background under an overcast sky. The scene suggests early summer conditions, with residual snowpack on the mountains and lush green vegetation along the riverbanks.
    An active construction or excavation site featuring multiple pieces of heavy machinery operating in a rocky, open area. The foreground prominently displays a yellow Caterpillar (CAT) tracked excavator, with additional equipment including an orange excavator and a dump truck visible in the background. The site is surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forest with mountains visible in the distance.
    A yellow Caterpillar (CAT) tracked excavator is actively working along a rocky riverbank, using its bucket attachment to move gravel and debris near a fast-flowing stream. The work appears to involve river channel management, flood control, or debris clearing following a high-water event. Dense coniferous forest and scattered woody debris are visible in the background.
    The image shows a collection of potted nursery plants arranged outdoors, marked with bright neon green triangular flags on thin wire stakes. The plants appear to be young seedlings or small shrubs in black plastic containers of various sizes, likely part of a plant sale, restoration project, or nursery inventory. Several labels and markers are visible on the pots, suggesting the plants are catalogued or identified by species.
    A fast-moving mountain stream or river with turbulent, white-capped water flows in the background. In the foreground on the right side, a weathered wooden post or dead tree stump is surrounded by vibrant green leafy plants and vegetation. Bare tree branches extend from the upper left into the frame above the rushing water.
    A person wearing construction safety gear stands on a gravel surface at what appears to be a worksite or cleared land area. They are equipped with a yellow hard hat, high-visibility orange vest, rubber boots, and tinted safety glasses. Dense green forest trees are visible in the background, suggesting a remote or rural construction/industrial setting.
    A fast-moving river flows through a forested wilderness landscape, with white water rapids visible around large boulders mid-stream. The riverbanks are lined with fallen logs, green shrubs, and dried wildflowers in the foreground. Dense coniferous and deciduous trees form a backdrop, suggesting a remote, undisturbed natural environment.
    A close-up view of a heavy construction excavator bucket digging into muddy, rocky ground. The bucket teeth are clearly visible and embedded in wet soil mixed with gravel and stones. The machine's crawler track is partially visible in the background, indicating active excavation work.
    The image shows young fern plants emerging from a forest floor covered in woody debris, dead branches, and decomposing organic matter. The bright yellow-green fronds contrast sharply against the gray and brown tones of the surrounding debris, suggesting new growth in a disturbed or recovering forest environment. The background shows blurred mature vegetation, indicating a forested setting.
    The image shows a rocky coastal or riverbank scene where a small, turbid (muddy/silty) water channel cuts through dark, rocky terrain toward a larger body of churning water in the background. The foreground features dark, wet rocks and sediment forming natural embankments on either side of the channel. The water in the background appears rough with visible white-capped waves, suggesting wind or tidal activity.
    A close-up photograph of wild grasses and vegetation growing along a rocky riverbank. A fast-moving, milky-blue glacial or mountain river is visible in the middle ground, flanked by a dense coniferous forest in the background. The foreground is sharp while the background is intentionally blurred using shallow depth of field.
    A yellow Caterpillar (CAT) excavator is operating near a rocky riverbank surrounded by dense green forest. A worker in a high-visibility safety vest and yellow hard hat is communicating with the excavator operator, who is leaning out of the cab. The scene appears to involve debris clearing or land excavation work adjacent to a fast-moving stream.
    A wilderness riverbank scene featuring a large accumulation of fallen, weathered driftwood and dead trees in the foreground. A fast-moving, turbulent river flows to the right, bordered by lush green vegetation and coniferous trees. Snow-capped mountains are visible in the background under an overcast sky.
    The image shows the aftermath of a debris flow or mudslide, with a wide channel of gray, sediment-laden water flowing through a field of mud-covered boulders and rocky debris. In the background, construction or emergency response workers in high-visibility orange vests are visible alongside a yellow excavator, suggesting active remediation or assessment efforts. The scene is set in a forested area under overcast skies, consistent with a post-flood or landslide emergency response.
    A newly installed steel truss bridge spans a small, fast-moving mountain stream in a forested, mountainous setting. The bridge appears to be freshly painted or galvanized gray and is being inspected or completed by two workers wearing high-visibility safety gear. The surrounding landscape features dense deciduous and coniferous trees with mountains visible in the background.
    A yellow Caterpillar excavator is actively working on a rocky, muddy terrain near a forested area. The machine appears to be engaged in land clearing or debris removal operations, with a pile of uprooted trees and branches visible to the left. The surrounding environment suggests post-flood recovery work or a riverbed clearing project.

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