Abstract
The Lower Clark Fork River in northwest Montana is an area characterized by lower elevation tributaries, and has been impacted by both natural and anthropogenic effects. In 1999, as Avista Corporation renewed their license for operation of two major hydroelectric facilities, stream restoration was identified as a major mitigation activity. Since then, more than 50 stream rehabilitation efforts have been attempted in approximately 15 drainages with varying degrees of success. Goals of these projects have ranged from bank stabilization and fish habitat enhancement to sediment and temperature reduction. Future efforts will focus on areas with a high probability of success for native species.
Start Date
24-4-2015 10:00 AM
End Date
24-4-2015 10:30 AM
Document Type
Presentation
Stream Restoration in the Lower Clark Fork River Basin
The Lower Clark Fork River in northwest Montana is an area characterized by lower elevation tributaries, and has been impacted by both natural and anthropogenic effects. In 1999, as Avista Corporation renewed their license for operation of two major hydroelectric facilities, stream restoration was identified as a major mitigation activity. Since then, more than 50 stream rehabilitation efforts have been attempted in approximately 15 drainages with varying degrees of success. Goals of these projects have ranged from bank stabilization and fish habitat enhancement to sediment and temperature reduction. Future efforts will focus on areas with a high probability of success for native species.