The Riparian Restoration Side of the Story November 2, 2018 Todays - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Southern Alberta Fisheries Habitat Enhancement and Sustainability Program (FISHES) The Riparian Restoration Side of the Story November 2, 2018

Today’s Presentation 1. A brief overview of the FISHES Program 2. 2018 FISHES riparian restorations works: • Threepoint Creek • Silvester Creek • Bow River • Other FISHES Sites in the Eastern Slopes

About the Southern Alberta FISHES Program • The FISHES Program is a multi-million dollar program developed after the 2013 flood event, to provide mitigation for emergency works that were exempt from considering environmental impacts. • A science-based approach was developed and used to determine where best to complete habitat restoration projects at flood impacted sites. • Resulting habitat restoration projects were designed and constructed to: – Mitigate flood-related impacts – Speed the restoration of degraded habitat following the 2013 and 2014 floods – Enhance fish habitat to improve resiliency to future high flow events

“Overview Summary” literature and relevant/known database review to support decision- making “Preliminary Assessment” HD Videography during helicopter flights – collect FISHES watershed data and score using ESRM Monitoring and Evaluation Planning “Detailed Field S urveys” Framework to collect required biotic/abiotic habitat data and score using ESRM Data analysis using the Construction of Projects Evaluation Scoring and Tendering, Contractor Hire Ranking Model (ESRM) and Construction Prioritization of reaches and habitat units; provides Design Stage limiting factors in system Consultant lead Conceptual, Preliminary and Final Designs; Environmental Permitting

Habitat Issues Common Among Projects • Bank Instability – Flood and Anthropogenic Disturbances • Riparian Disturbances – Trails and roads – Campsites and other clearings • Crossings – OHV crossings – Cattle and wildlife crossings • Instream Disturbances – Channel migration – Excessive gravel deposits – Anthropogenic debris Silvester Creek Instream and Riparian Disturbance – OHV travel instream

FISHES Projects – 2018 Construction COMPLETED: • Threepoint Creek • Silvester Creek • Waiparous Creek • Hidden Creek • Allison Creek • Lynx Creek Threepoint Crib-wall Construction IN CONSTRUCTION: • Bioengineering Demonstration and Education Project – Bow River

Threepoint Creek Threepoint Ware Creek Confluence Site Threepoint Debris Removal Site

Bank and Gravel Bar Stabilization Design:

Bank Stabilization – Crib Wall, Brush Layering and Root Wads

Constructed Crib Wall with Root Wads

Gravel Bar Stabilization – Riparian Clusters and Brush Traverses Direction of overland flow

Off Site Watering

Silvester Creek

Riparian Restoration and Cattle Management

Root Wad Revetment

Brush Layering and Live Staking

Cattle Crossings

Bow River Bioengineering, Demonstration and Education Project (BDEP)

Crib Wall and Soil Wraps

Constructed Crib Wall and Soil Wraps

Fascines, Brush Layering and Mattresses

Live Staking

Allison Creek Crib Wall Design

Allison Creek Crib Wall

Allison Creek Root Wads and Soil Wraps

Lynx Creek Large Woody Debris Toe, Brush Layering, Soil Wraps and Wattle

For more Information and Updates on the FISHES Program: http://aep.alberta.ca/water/programs-and-services/2013-flood-recovery- programs/southern-alberta-fisheries-habitat-enhancement-and-sustainability- program/default.aspx

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