Willow Springs Phase 2
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Project Goals and Objectives
Prior to the construction of hydroelectric dams at the Pelton Round Butte Complex on the Deschutes River in the early 1960s, this section of Whychus Creek has historically been important spawning habitat for anadromous salmonids. With the recent and ongoing reintroduction of steelhead and Chinook salmon into Whychus creek, the main goals of restoration here are to restore habitat, eliminate fish passage barriers, and improve water quality to ensure fish have access to high quality, diverse habitat in Whychus Creek. Additionally, this project aims to reach stage 0 floodplain conditions in the Willow Springs preserve which will increase watershed resiliency and help restore diversity.
Structure Construction Elements
In sections of the stream where incision is extreme and overbank flow is not possible, PALS and LWD are intended to encourage bank erosion, inset floodplain formation, and channel lengthening. In sections where incision is minimal and overbank flow is achievable, PALS and LWD are intended to increase floodplain inundation and connectivity. Throughout the project reach, PALS and LWD will result in aggradation, avulsion, and pool formation, increasing habitat complexity for spawning salmonids.
Project Photos
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