Asotin Creek PA 11.2 Design

The Asotin County Conservation District is sponsoring the Asotin Creek Project Area 11.2 Stream Restoration Design Project to develop a final design and basis of design report, and complete environmental compliance including permits and cultural resource requirements. The priority species that will benefit from the project, once implemented, is Snake River Basin Steelhead and possibly ESA listed Spring/Summer chinook and bull trout. This grant will target 1.4 miles, from RM 14.2 to RM 15.6, of priority restoration reach Asotin Creek located south of the City of Asotin, WA along Asotin Creek Road, that flows directly into the Snake River. The project will advance the conceptual plan for PA 11.2 which includes improving access to side channels, controlling invasive and upland vegetation encroachment, and add large woody debris to increase in-stream complexity.

The goal of this project is to increase access to side and flood channels which will improve floodplain connection, promote riparian function, and provide instream habitat complexity through the placement of structures to enhance juvenile Snake River steelhead habitat for all life stages.