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Trail Creek culvert replacement to benefit redband trout in Elko County, Nevada

State(s):
  • Nevada
Managing Agency/Organization:
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Type of Organization: Federal Government
Project Status: Completed
Project type: WNTI Project
Project action(s):
  • Fish passage
Trout species benefitted:
  • Redband Trout

Five culverts were identified for replacement on Trail Creek as fish barriers by the USFS in 2006. Maggie Gulch, Timber Gulch and Hutch Creek contain either existing or potential fish habitat for redband trout, a state sensitive species. Spring and Alexander creeks contain springs which are important contributions for water flow in Trail Creek. All undersized culverts will be removed, which will restore fish passage in 2.7 miles and improve the riparian health of another half mile.

Objectives:
  • To restore fish passage in 2.7 miles of creek and improve the riparian health of another .5 miles.
Partners:
  • U.S. Forest Service
Funding Source(s):
  • National Fish Habitat Action Plan
Project cost: $30,000.00
Start Date: 01/01/2008 Completion Date: 01/01/2009

Project contact

Lisa Heki
Manager
Lahontan National Fish Hatchery
Reno, Nevada 89502
Phone: 775-861-6300
Email: lisa_g_heki@fws.gov
Submitted on: Aug 12, 2008
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