Dry Creek Fish Barrier Removal and Streambank Restoration Project
Program
In-stream Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
Napa County Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Napa County Resource Conservation District
Funders
California Department of Fish & Wildlife, California State Water Resources Control Board, Private party, State Water Resources Control Board, U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Project Primary Contact
Frances Knapczyk (frances@naparcd.org)
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2007
Watershed Restoration
In-stream Habitat Restoration
Initiated in 2002, this collaborative project resulted in the removal of a fish migration barrier in one of the most pristine tributary watersheds in the Napa River watershed, opening over 16 miles of habitat to threatened steelhead. Through the public-private partnership, fish passage was improved, channel incision was halted, non-native vegetation was removed from the project area, the riparian corridor was enhanced with native plantings, and water quality was improved through erosion control practices.
Key Accomplishments
- Fish Passage Barrier Treatment: 1
- Special Status Fish Species Habitat: 84,480.00 lf
Project Themes
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
Down Stream View of Dry Creek Project Reach
Credit: Napa County Resource Conservation District
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $285,750.00
319(h) Grant (Water Board): $52,350
Fisheries Restoration Grant P... (CDFW): $87,000
EQIP (NRCS): $140,900
Landowner Cost Share (Private): $5,500
Photos
Dry Creek Fish Passage Barrier (Timing: Before)
Credit: Napa County Resource Conservation District
Project last updated 7/8/2022