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220-6005-17068

Project Abstract

Project Location

The project is located along Pine Hollow Creek, a steelhead bearing tributary of Rock Creek, which flows to the John Day River. Located within Wheeler County, the nearest town being Mitchell, Oregon.

Project Need

This project is a holistic continuation of work within the Pine Hollow Creek Watershed to address the limiting factors to watershed health and fish passage. The project will provide much needed habitat complexity on the lower reach of Pine Hollow Creek, correct a significant fish passage barrier within the headwaters.

Proposed Project Work

The project will install Vertical Post Structures (VPSs) and large wood on approximately 3/4 miles of Pine Hollow Creek which has recently been enrolled in the ODFW Riparian Fencing Program. It will also correct a major fish passge barrier of a perch culvert. Correction of this culvert will include an additional 0.9 miles of fencing through the ODFW program. 

Project Partners 

Project partners include USFW Partners Program, the Antone Ranch, the ODFW John Day, and the Wheeler County SWCD.

Project Completion Report

Final_Report_17068.pdf
A pond with algae, surrounded by grasses and reeds, with a hilly landscape in the background.
(Before) Facing downstream on upstream end of culvert. Fish passage limited with blockage of algal growth.
A barren landscape with dry grass, patches of water, and a hill in the background.
(After) Overview of new culvert installed allowing fish passage and access to the rest of the stream system.
A dirt path leading towards hills, with bushes and a small pond on the side.
(Before) East of culvert crossing, facing West.
A dirt path leading towards hills with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky. Timestamped "2022/11/17 05:01".
(After) East of culvert crossing, facing West.
A tranquil pond surrounded by greenery and brush under a bright sky.
(Before) Upstream from cuvert to be replaced on West side. Culvert partially sealed creating minimal passage.
A corrugated metal pipe under a dirt embankment, with water flowing through it, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation.
(After) Upstream from newly constructed culvert on West side.
A dry, grassy area with shrubs and a possible animal burrow among the vegetation.
(Before) Downstream from culvert to be replaced, facing upstream.
A culvert under a dirt road with water flowing through it, surrounded by rocks and bare ground.
(After) newly constructed culvert allowing fish passage for all stages, facing upstream.
A dry landscape with sparse vegetation, a small body of water, and a hillside.
(Before) Location of BDA #23, 24, and 25 to be installed.
A creek with algae, surrounded by dry vegetation and cut stumps.
(After) Location of BDA #23, 24, and 25.
A pond with algae, surrounded by grasses and reeds, with a hilly landscape in the background.
A barren landscape with dry grass, patches of water, and a hill in the background.
A dirt path leading towards hills, with bushes and a small pond on the side.
A dirt path leading towards hills with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky. Timestamped "2022/11/17 05:01".
A tranquil pond surrounded by greenery and brush under a bright sky.
A corrugated metal pipe under a dirt embankment, with water flowing through it, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation.
A dry, grassy area with shrubs and a possible animal burrow among the vegetation.
A culvert under a dirt road with water flowing through it, surrounded by rocks and bare ground.
A dry landscape with sparse vegetation, a small body of water, and a hillside.
A creek with algae, surrounded by dry vegetation and cut stumps.