Enhancing riparian biodiversity and fish habitat on Clear Creek

Clear Creek Culvert Replacement and Channel Stabilization

Clear Creek is a second order stream and tributary to Scofield Reservoir in Carbon County Utah. The overall goal of the project is to reduce fine sediment input into Clear Creek caused by bank and channel erosion in the vicinity of the Clear Creek culvert under Broad Canyon Road. An upgraded and reoriented culvert, channel, bank, and riparian corridor restoration will result in water quality improvements to Clear Creek and Scofield Reservoir. The project will also improve aquatic habitat and passage for native cutthroat trout. The stream channel upstream of the culvert has likely been straightened, resulting in the channel incision, with steep cut banks on both sides of the channel. Riparian vegetation in the upper reach is limited. The channel turns sharply at the entrance to the culvert, which has caused significant bank erosion. Working with RiverRestorationOrg, Logan Simpson has provided expertise in wetland and ordinary high water mark delineations, 404 permitting, and restoration design. Designs include vegetation communities from emergent to hydroriparian, native seed mixes and plant palettes with appropriate cultivars, erosion control, and bioengineering such as toe  wood to stabilize outside meander bends and provide fish habitat.

Project Type

Restoration

Location

Utah

Highlights

Collaborating with Trout Unlimited and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Broadening Logan Simpson’s biological experience in Utah
Natural and sustainable solutions to improve ecosystem function
Building strong partnerships with leaders in river restoration
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