2022-10-24-minutes-public-works-study-session

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Fish Passage Barriers: Are there any complete or partial fish barriers down -stream of the project location? Now far away is the closest one upstream? identify if they are natural or manmade. Must provide a map of all relevant barriers. There are several manmade barriers adjacent to the project site. The downstream most barrier for bull trout in Gold Creek is the Lake Keechelus Dam (Figure 7), constructed in 1917. There is a potential migration barrier downstream at the confluence of Gold Creek with Lake Keechelus. This is due to the operation of the reservoir and sediment depositing during low -flow conditions. Upstream there is a natural waterfall barrier at RM 6.8. 10. Species that will benefit from the project: Include known native and ESA listed species, both aquatic and terrestrial. Bull trout are the target ESA listed species for this project. All other aquatic and terrestrial organisms will benefit from this project as it aims to restore the area to its natural condition. 11. Invasive Species: If know, describe any invasive species present in the project area. Describe what measures will be taken to reduce the possible introduction of invasive species. Please let us know if you plan to use HACCP as an invasive species management tool. See Appendix 2. Brook trout may be present. During fish salvage events, they will be removed from the system if captured. All boots, waders, and equipment will be disinfected prior to use if they were last used in a different basin. All machinery will be cleaned prior to arriving on site for construction. 12. Climate Change: See above problem statement. 13. Partners: List and briefly describe the involvement of partners with this project. USFWS — Previous funding partners, ESA Consultation Lead, and in-kind donation for writing funding proposals, technical assistance, design review, project management, and construction oversight. Yakama Nation Fisheries — Leading the rescue -and -rear program in Gold Creek. Developing a basin -wide reintroduction plan for bull trout. Providing technical assistance and design review. Addressing junior water right holders' over -consumption of water from Gold Creek that is contributing to the dewatering. Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, Recreation Conservation Office, Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board- Previous funding partners. US Forest Service — Landowner, NEPA lead. Conservation Northwest, Native Fish Society, Washington Water Trust, WDFW, Trout Unlimited, Mid- Columbia Fisheries, Yakima Tributary Access and Habitat Program, Kittitas County, Kittitas County Conservation District, Kittitas Reclamation District, Private Landowners — All active conservation members in the Upper Yakima Basin who fully support the Gold Creek Restoration project. 7