Phase I - Owsley Slough and Stinking Water Slough

Banking efforts on Owsley Slough include moderate restoration and enhancement of 3,980 feet of existing channel, and creation of two (2) new meanders of 925 and 755 feet each, respectively, along and parallel to this existing reach.  In addition, a new reach of 3,925 feet will be created, which joins the Beaverhead River 1,200 feet downstream of the current confluence.  Finally, a riparian buffer of 75 feet will be added to both sides of all reaches for stream credits.  At present this stream is over-widened, shallow and silt laden, and ends in a blind backwater relic channel of the Beaverhead River.  The proposed work will promote improved channel function and spawning, rearing and adult trout habitat.

Banking efforts on Stinking Water Slough include moderate restoration/enhancement of 1,440 feet of existing channel, and creation of a new reach of 2,250 feet.  The new reach will have a confluence with the Beaverhead River approximately 2,800 feet downstream of the current location.  Finally, a riparian buffer of 75 feet will be added to both sides of all reaches for stream credits.  Like Owsley Slough, this stream is over-widened, shallow and silt laden, and the current slough dead-ends into a blind meander of the Beaverhead River.  The proposed work will promote improved channel function and spawning, rearing and adult trout habitat.  This project has already been permitted, and is presently under construction.  Follow these links to view more Owsley Slough or Stinking Water Slough before and after photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phase I - Jefferson River

Two reaches of the Jefferson River through the East Jefferson parcel will be included in the Bank for stream credits.  The reaches are separated by an intervening non-deeded parcel.  These reaches course through a channel migration zone, which is dominated by side channels, wetlands and non-wetland alluvial uplands – this area will be included in the Bank for wetland credits.  A 300-foot riparian buffer will be included in the Bank for stream credits, which runs adjacent and to the east of the channel migration zone.  Finally, over 150 acres of floodplain wetlands, including relic meander scars, wet meadows and scrub-shrub areas will be restored and managed for wildlife and water quality.