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216-6015-12130

Project Abstract 

Project Location

The project is located on Bridge Creek approximately 3 miles upstream of Mitchell, Oregon. The project involves the correction of limiting, factors on a 2000 ft stream section. 

Project Need

Bridge Creek is a high priority watershed for steelhead habitat restoration. One of the limiting factors for steelhead in this basin is the absence of habitat complexity.  This limiting factor is presented at the project site in the deficiency of large woody debris, high degree of substrate embeddedness, a lack of pools, and insufficient spawning gravels. Juniper density is high on the slopes and benches along this section of Bridge Creek.

Proposed Project Work

The proposal seeks to combine a juniper removal project with habitat creation in Bridge Creek. Eighty acres of high priority juniper will be cleared using NRCS funds. sixty-eight of the felled/pulled juniper will be used as large woody debris in this project's in-stream habitat creation. a berm will be removed to allow flood waters access to a historic channel. Vertical post structures will be used to promote beaver activity and provide gravel sorting. 

Project Partners 

OWEB funds will be used for planning, engineering oversite, construction, and instream work. 

Project Completion Report

Final_Report_12130.pdf

Monitoring Reports

PISR #1 216-6015-12130_5.25.21.pdf
May contain: plant, tree, fir, gravel, road, conifer, vegetation, bulldozer, and machine
Before construction on the bridge
A dirt road with a small wooden bridge, surrounded by dry vegetation, with sunlight flaring in the sky.
After construction on the bridge
Bulldozer on a dirt mound, concrete blocks, construction site, greenery around.
During construction on the bridge
Rustic bridge over stream, rocky embankment, sparse vegetation, and light snow.
After construction on the bridge
A shallow creek running through a rocky bed with surrounding greenery in a sunny, natural setting.
Before bank stabilization
A stream meandering through a rocky landscape with sparse vegetation on a sunny day.
After bank stabilization
A stream flowing through rocky terrain with fallen, cut trees and shrubs on the banks.
More bank stabilization on eroded bank
Autumnal landscape with fallen trees, dry grass, and colorful foliage on a sunny day.
Large wood placement in historic channel
Autumn foliage, a wire fence with green posts, and dry grass.
Cottonwood cuttings planted and caged
A serene forest stream with sunlight filtering through trees, a fallen log across the water, rocks, and autumn foliage.
Large wood placement in stream
A clearing in a forest with piles of brush, trees, and clear skies.
Juniper clear cutting
A wooded area with dry grass, fallen branches, and trees.
Picture taken on old upstream berm dug out for historic channel
A map showing in-stream elements: Bank Stabilization, LWD, Berm Removal, Side Channel Grading.
Bridge Creek Holistic In-Stream Elements
May contain: plant, tree, fir, gravel, road, conifer, vegetation, bulldozer, and machine
A dirt road with a small wooden bridge, surrounded by dry vegetation, with sunlight flaring in the sky.
Bulldozer on a dirt mound, concrete blocks, construction site, greenery around.
Rustic bridge over stream, rocky embankment, sparse vegetation, and light snow.
A shallow creek running through a rocky bed with surrounding greenery in a sunny, natural setting.
A stream meandering through a rocky landscape with sparse vegetation on a sunny day.
A stream flowing through rocky terrain with fallen, cut trees and shrubs on the banks.
Autumnal landscape with fallen trees, dry grass, and colorful foliage on a sunny day.
Autumn foliage, a wire fence with green posts, and dry grass.
A serene forest stream with sunlight filtering through trees, a fallen log across the water, rocks, and autumn foliage.
A clearing in a forest with piles of brush, trees, and clear skies.
A wooded area with dry grass, fallen branches, and trees.
A map showing in-stream elements: Bank Stabilization, LWD, Berm Removal, Side Channel Grading.