Yanix Ranch Large Wood Debris and Bank Stabilization Project

The engineering designs for the two streambank stabilization and instream habitat structures were completed.

The Klamath Tribes have a responsibility to restore and steward tribal treaty resources in the Upper Klamath Lake watershed including a variety of fish species like redband trout, Lost River suckers, and shortnose suckers. The populations of these species have declined and their habitat has been degraded due to decades of poor water and land use practices. The Klamath Tribes perform habitat restoration projects on private lands within the former Reservation in the Upper Klamath Lake watershed.

The Klamath Tribes have been working with the Yainix Ranch Landowners to identify, design and implement restoration projects on the Yainix Ranch. The project is located 2.5 miles north of Beatty, Oregon adjacent to the Sycan River.

This project is to design two bank stabilization structures that will use trees and rock to stabilize the bank from erosion while improving fish habitat. Designs will include cost estimate to implement the project and description of equipment and materials needed. Design will be compliant with all state and federal laws and regulations.