Project Detail

HARRY & LAURA NOHR CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITE: Big Spring 2022

Purpose

Project Scope Harry and Laura Nohr Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a streambank restoration project to reduce erosion, stabilize banks and enhance instream habitat on the lower end of Big Spring Branch in Grant County. Specific project activities include: 1.) Shaping about 4400 feet of bank, 2.) install 15 cross channel weirs, 3.) install 2 rock deflectors, 4.) install 2 root wads following NRCS specs. In addition, as an area is finished it will be seeded and mulched to minimize erosion. Project final deliverables include: UWP summer intern will survey stream characteristics, fish, and macroinvertebrates before and after project. This data will be provided to regional streams biologist. Final report (including before and after photos) providing details on number of habitat features installed, project dates, and estimated length of bank sloping will be written and submitted to regional streams biologist. The specific objectives, activities, metrics, and deliverables for the listed activities are explicated in the application and supporting materials. This scope summarized proposed work but does not replace or supersede the information presented in those documents. 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.

Project Type

River Grant

Project Sub Type

River Protection Grant

Project ID

RM9522

Year Started

2022

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded