Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project
Project Overview
Basics
Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project
- Address Climate Change and Extreme Event Effects, Impacts and Vulnerabilities
- Conserve and Restore Salmonid Habitats and Ecosystems
- Develop, Collect and Analyze Data at a Variety of Spatial Scales to Inform Priority Projects/Actions
- Engage with Regional Partners to Inform High Quality Planning and Implementation
- Ensure that Disadvantaged and Underrepresented Communities Benefit from Initiatives
- Protect and Enhance Watersheds and Ecosystems that Provide Water Quality and Supply Benefits
- Respect Local Autonomy and Local Knowledge in NCRP Planning and Implementation
NCRP IRWM Prop 50 R1 (SWRCB)
Completed
The four primary components of the project include: 1. River Restoration— Restoration of hydraulic capacity, in-stream fish habitat, and water quality for the Salt River, and lower Francis creek. 2. Estuary Restoration — Restore Riverside Ranch to tidal marsh while retaining some short grass habitat. 3. Upslope Sediment Reduction — Ongoing work with private landowners in the Williams, Francis, and Reas Creek sub-watersheds to implement projects to control erosion and decrease sediment and restore riparian habitat. 4. Adaptive Management Plan — Initiate a long-term process of monitoring and management.
2005
2008
2013
12/3/2023
Project Attributes
General Information
Project Description Narrative (1,000 character limit)
The Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project is a true community-based watershed restoration effort that includes flood reduction, water quality improvement, and habitat restoration components in its design. Since the early 1980s, residents in the Salt River watershed have been working to restore function to the river and its tributaries. Numerous studies have been completed throughout the Salt River watershed to characterize physical and biological conditions, identify opportunities to reduce flooding, and improve drainage, water quality, and ecological habitat. These studies and investigations confirmed that anything less than a watershed-scale approach would only be a temporary fix, requiring constant maintenance. In response, the project stakeholders developed the Salt River Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Solutions
Capacity - Year-round Local Capacity, Climate Action - Adaptation, Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration - Water
Spatial Information
Tribal Region
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Project Size (Acres)
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