Canon Creek Instream Habitat Improvement Project

Using 251 pieces of LWM, 58 unique features were constructed along a 2.25-mile reach of Cañon Creek (Map 3). Seventeen (17) of the features were constructed using heavy equipment and labor; thirty (30) of the features were constructed using direct falling of timber in the channel (accelerated recruitment); and eleven (11) of the features used a combination of both heavy equipment/labor and accelerated recruitment techniques. Hard anchoring of LWM features using

threaded bar, washers and nuts was completed at 26 feature locations, based on consultation with the CDFW Grant Manager. Additionally, logs were woven and wedged into existing riparian live trees throughout the project reach. Finally, several design changes occurred between what was originally proposed and finally implemented.

All FY18 funds were spent within the award window.

Large wood is known to create habitat complexity and enhance valuable habitat for both coho salmon and steelhead of all life stages (Dolloff et al. 2003, Cederholm et al. 1997, Quinn et al. 1996, Nickelson et al. 1992, Sedell et al. 1988, Bisson et al. 1987). The Canon Creek Stream Habitat Improvement Project proposes to use a combination of heavy equipment and hand labor to install up to 58 large wood structures with approximately 221 pieces of wood along 2.25 miles of stream.