Survey & evaluate streams in the upper Middle Fk Salmon R and the upper Salmon River drainages. Improve stream habitat by riparian fencing and instream work. Continue with O&M of projects to insure long term benefits. Detailed surveys have measured the quantity of habitat that could be enhanced. Data has been developed to quantify expected increases in fish habitat and fish standing crops using fish population/standing crop surveys and applicable data from similar streams. Measures to improve habitat, including in some cases fencing, streambank stabilization, and instream structures have been completed. BPA and the USFS have agreed to plan and design these projects cooperatively; funding for implementation shall be accomplished on a cost sharing basis between the two Federal agencies. During August and September 1995 a physical inventory was conducted on selectedstreams by USFS personnel. Photo points were retaken at major project sites. Adult chinook salmon spawning ground counts have occurred each August. The upper Salmon River, Valley Creek, Pole Creeks and Knapp Creek were walked to tally chinook salmon spawning associated with project sites. At the same time, BoiseNational Forest personnel conduct an intensive inventory of spawning salmon in the Bear Valley drainage.
