A 1% for the River: Big Hole Conservation Fund Project

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Impairment: Severely eroding streambanks that lead to large inputs of sediment into the river annually; increased water temperature due to lack of riparian vegetation, and lack of aquatic habitat.

Proposal: Stabilize, restore and enhance approximately 300 feet of stream bank.  The project will fix the landowner’s previous stabilization attempt constructing professionally engineered streambank stabilization treatments for the benefit of native fish and angler experience.

Benefits: Decreased sedimentation, reduced water temperature, and improved riparian habitat.

Calendar: No dates

Estimated Cost: $15,000

Big Hole Conservation Fund Goal: $10,000

DONATE TO SUPPORT THE LOWER BIG HOLE STREAMBANK RESTORATION PROJECT

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Project Description

The focus of this project is to protect, restore and enhance approximately, 300 feet of riparian area along 2 reaches of the lower Big Hole River, on private land near Glen, MT.  This project will reduce a major sediment and temperature concern along this section of the lower Big Hole River. The landowner has attempted to restore the banks on their own, but the effort was not properly designed for a sustainable solution.

Without intervention, these streambanks will continue to erode excessively, further degrading riparian function and instream fish habitat. The source of these impairments originates from historic grazing and haying impacts, and significant loss of riparian habitat.

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People and Organizations Involved

Private landowners

Big Hole Watershed Committee

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

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Project Documents