This project undertakes restoration planning for the benefit of coho salmon spawning and rearing, with the development of shovel ready restoration designs for at least one discrete site on Wildcat Creek, a westside tributary of the Scott River. The confluence of Wildcat Creek and the Scott River lies .9 miles downstream of Callahan and will take place on a low-gradient system. This work will support all aquatic species and aims to attach beaver back into this important watershed.
Key activities included the installation of water surface elevation (WSE) stations, data analysis, discharge measurements, vegetation maintenance, and trail cleaning. The team also conducted extensive training, grant management, and planning for future restoration phases. Monitoring activities included the installation and maintenance of water surface elevation (WSE) stations, discharge measurements, and data quality assurance.
Over the past several years, SRWC and the landowners desire to improve conditions in this important watershed. As such, SRWC started to monitor utilization of beaver and fish in 2023, see maps below.
There are three private landowners who are involved in this project. SRWC has partnered with the Restoration Design Group, along with Gary Black to assist some irrigation infrastructure improvement elements.
