provisions in Alaska law that require those applying for certain river use permits "avoid, minimize, or mitigate significant adverse impacts to the special productivity of the habitat." In February, the director of the division rescinded the designation for a portion of the U.S. river below the Canada–United States border. The important habitat designation remains in place, however, for a section beginning at the river's mouth near Juneau, Alaska. Several organizations are working to win further habitat conservation protections for the river, including Rivers Without Borders and the Alaska Marine Conservation Council. In 2022, the Taku River Tlingit First Nation declared the Taku River watershed to be a protected area, protecting the area from mining and other extractive resource development. See also List of rivers of Alaska List of British Columbia rivers Stikine Territory Taku, British Columbia Rivers Without Borders News Juneau Empire, (June 18, 2009) opinion, My Turn: "Palin should seize Taku opportunity" Juneau Empire, ( July 12, 2009) story: "Palin urges Canadians to address mine's acid drainage" Juneau Empire, (July 19, 2009) story: "Bridging the gap: Conservation and commercial fishing" Juneau empire, (July 24, 2009) story: "Taku River flooding could near record" The Globe Mail, (July 28, 2009) Column: "Palin's parting words to B.C.: 'Don't spill baby, don't spill" Yukon News, July 31, 2009, story: "Redcorp's bankruptcy threatens salmon-rich Taku" Juneau Empire, (Aug. 17, 2009) story: "Spawning grounds stock derby catch: State biologists collect salmon data with fish wheels, spaghetti tags" Juneau Empire, (Aug. 31, 2009) opinion, Letter: "Parnell should make Taku River a priority" http://takuriver.com/rivernews.htm References External links Rivers of Juneau, Alaska Rivers of Alaska Rivers of the Boundary Ranges Cassiar Land District Atlin District International rivers of North America Tlingit