Project Detail

FOX VALLEY TROUT UNLIMITED: West Branch White River Restoration at Younglove Easement

Purpose

This project restores trout habitat in the West Branch of the White River to sustain populations by providing shelter, feeding and spawning habitat, reduces bank erosion and removes old structures enabling natural stream flow reconnected to its floodplain. Project final deliverables include: 1,749 feet of stream restoration and 2,535 feet of improved fisher access by December 31st, 2023 Specific project activities include: 1) Install 6 brush bundle complexes 2) Install 4 log sills 3) Install 1 weir 4) remove or modify 10 old habitat structures 5) Improve fisher access along 2,535 feet of riparian corridor Special Conditions: 1) Send DNR Water Quality staff before and after photos of structures, streambank erosion and brush bundle installation and riparian corridor restoration. Report annual updates on project progress and a final report to the DNR Water Quality and EGS staff by December 31st, 2023 This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Water Quality Biologist. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Water Quality Biologist with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

Project Type

River Grant

Project Sub Type

River Protection Grant

Project ID

RM08621

Year Started

2021

Status

Active

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded