Grantee
Smith River Watershed Council
Challenge
Beginning in the late 1800s, logging operations and splash dams began dramatically changing the river and reducing habitat for salmon.
Project Overview
Restored spawning and rearing habitat and improved fish passage for Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon and lamprey.
Over 40 years of investment by the BLM and partners has resulted in watershed –scale restoration to improve spawning habitat for salmon. Completed restoration work includes:
• 13,000 boulders positioned
• 2,000 trees and logs placed
• 40 culverts replaced or removed
• 450 habitat structures installed
Monitoring data confirms the benefits of investments. Coho Salmon have increased by 1,780% since the late 1970s and Chinook Salmon abundance has increased by 300%.
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OWEB's Grant Management System(OGMS) for Project Number 218-7000-16525.
Contact
Please direct questions or comments to
Audrey Hatch, Conservation Outcomes Coordinator, 971-345-7002.