Instream Habitat Complexity. The Permittee will not implement any measures specifically to protect/improve instream habitat complexity under Elevated Baseline Conditions, see section E.1.c and E.3.c.
Instream Habitat Complexity. Large Woody Debris -The Permittee agrees to leave natural woody debris from existing trees in place along the banks throughout the Enrolled Property for refugia.
Instream Habitat Complexity. See E.2.d.
Instream Habitat Complexity. The Permittee will continue existing management practices that protect instream habitat complexity and does not propose additional actions at this time.
Instream Habitat Complexity. Alcove Enhancement -Permittee commits to the enhancement of up to four existing spring alcoves along the Shasta River adding up to five Large Woody Debris (LWD) structures for cover as designated on the Habitat Improvement map. The locations of these alcoves are shown in Figure 5. Permittee will install LWD from upland sources of juniper. The implementation schedule of this project is estimated to occur within five years of the signing of this Site Plan Agreement. These activities will be combined with other habitat improvement projects on Big Springs Creek and Mid-Shasta reaches. Large Woody Debris -Permittee commits to implementing a pilot LWD project on Big Springs Creek (BSC), which could include the construction of post-assisted complex wood structures within a 1,000-foot reach of channel as designated on the Habitat Improvement map. After the evaluation of the effectiveness, additional stretches of BSC may be treated with up to 40 structures installed. The total number of structures installed will be based on adaptive management and lessons learned as structures are installed. Permittee will design, permit and implement the project, and provide LWD from upland sources of juniper. The implementation schedule of this project is currently estimated to occur within 55 years of the signing of this Site Plan Agreement. -Permittee commits to the placement of LWD bank stabilization along the Mid Shasta Reach in cooperation with adjacent property owners as designated on the Habitat Improvement map. The project would entail the placement of LWD structures on outside bends of meanders to provide cover and stabilize eroding banks. Permittee commits to design, permit and implement the project, and provide LWD from upland sources of juniper. The implementation schedule of this project is currently estimated to occur within five years of the signing of this Site Plan Agreement. Off Channel Habitat -Permittee commits to connecting to three disconnected oxbows within the Mid Shasta reach as designated on the Habitat Improvement map, if deemed appropriate. This would entail excavation to reconnect the oxbow, installing LWD in channel to provide sweeping velocities to keep oxbow connected and installing one LWD structure for every 50-feet of bank within the newly constructed off channel habitat for cover. Permittee commits to design, permit and implement the project, and provide LWD from upland sources of juniper. The implementation schedule of this project is cur...
Instream Habitat Complexity. Provide access for implementation of habitat enhancement projects (LWD for bank stabilization) and alcove improvement as shown on the attached Habitat Improvement Map and as described in Section E.3.c. -Implement beaver Best Management Practices BMPs as described in E.3.c. -Maintain existing cattle exclusion fencing to protect riparian areas. Continue to perform yearly maintenance on existing riparian fencing, crossing and existing alternative stock watering systems as described in E.1.d. -Allow access to assess riparian planting opportunities and techniques that may be effective. Allow access for resulting riparian planting efforts as described in Section E.3.d.1
Instream Habitat Complexity. No instream structures currently exist on Permittee property. E.3.c.
Instream Habitat Complexity. Instream Structures: Permittee will allow and participate with the design, funding and installation of instream structures including 4 woody debris structures, and enhancement of two existing off-channel habitats/oxbows located in the gravel field. Rice Livestock is willing to participate in developing back-water rearing, if feasible, in this stretch of the Shasta River. Specific sites and type of treatments as shown on Habitat Improvement Map included in Appendix. Permittee will participate in design, seek funding and assist with implementation with a hopeful implementation target of three year after signing of agreement. If funding is not secured within 5 years of permit issuance, Permittee will meet with agencies to re-evaluate project.
Instream Habitat Complexity. Large Woody Debris ● As riparian planting is completed and riparian woody species mature, they will become a natural source of LWD recruitment. ● Where appropriate, woody debris will be left in the stream bed to support cover for various life stages of the Covered Species. ● The Permittee commits to allow access, assist in seeking funding and implementation of habitat improvement projects as specified on the Habitat Improvement maps. Specifically, Permittee will allow the installation of up to 40 pieces of LWD along up to 7 outside meander bends to reduce bank erosion and provide instream cover. Permittee commits to provide available materials (trees with root wads, rock) participate in project permit development, seeking funds and implementation with funding and permitting made available through public restoration programs by 2023. Off Channel Habitat ● The Permittee commits to reconnect up to 3 disconnected oxbows to enhance off channel habitat, which will be constructed as specified on the habitat improvement map. Each oxbow will also include the installation LWD at a rate of up to 7-10 structures per oxbow. The Permittee will allow access, donate trees for the project and assist with materials development, and use of heavy equipment if needed. Permittee commits to provide materials, participate in project permit development, seeking funds and implementation with funding and permitting made available through public restoration programs by 2023.
Instream Habitat Complexity. No current activity B.1.d Riparian Function Riparian Fencing • Approximately 12,400 linear feet of riparian exclusion fencing within Grenada Novy Ranches will continue to be maintained. However, the Ranch will not accept the responsibility of repairing loss from major floods or other events where 20% of the fence or greater needs replacement. If riparian fencing loss greater than 20 percent occurs, Grenada Novy Ranches will work with partners to obtain funding to repair or replace the fencing.
