Mill Creek Barrier Removal and Riparian Restoration Project in Talmage – P1696025
Program
In-stream Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Funders
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Other Organizations
California Conservation Corps, Pacific Watershed Associates
Project Primary Contact
Joe Scriven (joe.scriven@mcrcd.org)
Project Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2017
Watershed Restoration
In-stream Habitat Restoration
This project removed and replaced an existing culverted stream crossing that was a barrier to fish passage to provide fish access to 7.5 miles of upstream salmonid spawning and rearing habitat in Mill Creek (Talmage), Russian River. The project was engineered and design plans were permitted with funds provided by the Caltrans Geyserville Bridge Mitigation Fund and CDFW's Fisheries Restoration Grant Program. Project implementation removed the undersized culvert barrier, stream crossing fill, two large concrete aprons, and additional concrete rubble from the stream channel. An engineered 55-foot long free span bridge was installed according to existing design plans at the site.
Key Accomplishments
- Fish Passage Barrier Treatment: 300,000
- Plants Installed: 100
Project Themes
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
Upstream view of barrier at culvert & concrete apron.
Credit: Mendocino County RCD
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $383,939.00
Prop 1 (CDFW): $383,939
Photos
Upstream view of site with unimpeded access beneath bridge. (Timing: After)
Credit: Mendocino County RCD
Project last updated 2/27/2020