These sub-basins include upper- to mid-elevation streams and rivers that drain into lower elevation rivers. Located entirely or partially in the forest production zone, there are some forest and recreational land use impacts to these waters.

Restoring watershed processes is important for supporting spawning and rearing in these sub-basins and in downstream reaches. Significant opportunities also exist to improve spawning and rearing by reconnecting habitat. Actions in these sub-basins will improve population performance and could have significant multi-species benefits (similar to the rural streams - primary restoration strategy group).