DESCRIPTION
This project will expand on the fish passage assessment and conceptual designs developed under Project
14-1334 by completing final designs and obtaining permits.
This project will expand on the fish passage assessment and conceptual designs developed under Project 14-1334 by implementing the following actions:
a. Host stakeholder meetings to work through concerns, design criteria, considerations, etc. This process will involve multiple different interest groups and agencies including WDFW, whitewater community, landowners, NOAA, etc. This objective will be completed by June 2024.
b. Meet with several rock removal contractors to review the safety and design criteria that will need to be considered by January 2024.
c. Secure access points with acceptable clearance for helicopter loading and transport by June 2024.
d. Work with permit agencies to develop a fish and wildlife protection plan during rock removal (e.g. Blasting) and develop a detailed permitting plan and timeline by December 2024.
e. Develop permit ready preliminary designs by December 2024.