RM 80 Riparian Restoration

A large-scale riparian restoration project on crazed lands in the lower Yakima River just outside Granger, WA. The project includes cattle exclusion fencing along both the mainstem Yakima and a natural cold-water spring (a rarity in the lower river). The heavily-crazed lands will see a drastic change in riparian function, floodplain health, and stream shading. This work could not be done without the enthusiastic and willing support of the private landowners.

Reforestation of 10 riparian acres

Cattle Exclusion Fence to improve water quality

Protection and enhancement of cold-water spring

Mid-Columbia Fisheries has partnered with South Yakima Conservation District to provide a major uplift in a portion of the Yakima River that has received very little attention. This portion of the Yakima River is the corridor for all adult and smolt migration, and when the opportunity became available to perform work Mid-Columbia Fisheries was ready. Funded through the Washington State Conservation Commission, Washington Department of Ecology, Yakama Nation, and Unites State Fish and Wildlife Service; this project hopes to restore riparian trees along 1 mile of shoreline. 500 plants were already planted in 2023, and the cattle exclusion fence has been built. See below the full site-plan to be implemented in 2024.