Camp Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Upgrade

The main stem Cispus River, which is fed in part through the Camp Creek-Cispus River subwatershed, is a vital watershed for anadromous fish populations. Yet, historic disturbances within the Yellowjacket and Cispus valley have altered the natural geomorphic and hydrologic conditions, resulting in reduced aquatic habitat.

Forest watershed managers outline key restoration projects within the Yellowjacket and Camp Creek-Cispus River Subwatershed Restoration Action Plan that focus on repairing and improving natural aquatic systems to help the watershed sustain critical ecological functions under environmental stressors, such as drought or flood.

These watershed improvement projects are focused on rivers, creeks, and streams where hydrologic impacts from climate changes are projected to be greatest. For example, increases in bankfull flows are projected to show the greatest surges in Yellowjacket and Camp Creeks. Targeted restoration projects, like Camp Creek aquatic organism passage culvert upgrade, will improve hydraulic capacity of these crossings to reduce potential culvert failure in key crossings.

The Camp Creek culvert upgrade was completed by JamesPro Co. on September 21, 2022. The new culvert, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, will improve aquatic organism passage, and reduce culvert failure potential along Forest Road 23. 

The 11,600-acre Camp Creek-Cispus River subwatershed is one of three subwatersheds in the Lower Cispus watershed that encompasses the main stem Cispus River, a key watershed for anadromous fish populations.

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