WWRC 97-05c
Loco Creek Small Watershed Project
Abstract
The Loco Creek Watershed Project has proved to be
a success in small watershed restoration. The
Coordinated Resource Management process was
used with many individuals, groups, and agencies
participating and/or contributing financial
assistance. Monitoring results show substantial
improvement to aquatic, riparian, and upland
habitats. Macroinvertabrates analysis exhibited
statistically significant improvements during the
project. Stream channel morphology improved with
substantial reduction in stream width to depth ratio
at most sites. Stream bank water storage was shown
to increase as riparian system function improved.
Both woody and herbaceous key riparian species
showed increases in frequency, density, and height.
Biological function of the system has shown
dramatic change. Re-establishment of a cold water
fisheries occurred in 1995, where none had existed
for many decades. In 1996 beaver activity returned
to the main stem of Loco Creek.
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