DESCRIPTION
This project involves planning, permitting, outreach and implementation for the replacement/removal of two stream crossings, and the realignment/re-meandering of 1,200' of stream channel along with riparian planting. An existing 900' berm on the south side of the stream will be repositioned to increase room for a reconstructed channel with added habitat elements including LWD. The goal of the project is to reconnect all available upstream anadromous habitat, enhance habitat quantity/quality, and enhance water quality for salmon including coho and juvenile chinook.
This project involves planning, permitting, and outreach for the replacement/removal of two stream crossings, and the realignment/re-meandering of approximately 1,100 feet of stream channel along with riparian planting and the remediation of ongoing accumulation of sediments in this reach. An existing flood retention berm is present on the south side of the stream and is designed to remediate flood risks to approximately 900 linear feet of adjacent agricultural land which is abutting this project area to the North and South. This flood retention berm will be modified and repositioned further to the south to provide additional room for a reconstructed channel with added habitat elements including LWD and riparian plantings. The goal of the project is to reconnect all available upstream anadromous habitat through the removal of 2 fish passage barrier culverts, enhancement of available habitat quantity/quality, and enhancement of water quality for salmon including coho and juvenile chinook. This project will also aim to address ongoing sediment deposition and flood risk concerns posed by the landowner in this location that will help with stream function resiliency over the long term to mutually benefit fish use while allowing agricultural benefits to remain on adjacent properties.