Contract History:
The Restore McComas Meadows/Meadow Creek Watershed project (199607705) has been an on-going project of the Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries Watershed Program since 1996.  This project is being completed in cooperation with the NPNF.  The ultimate goal of the project is to restore the physical and biological characteristics of the watershed to provide quality habitat for anadromous and resident fish species that support the historical, cultural and economic practices of the Nez Perce Tribe.  The Meadow Creek watershed contains proposed critical habitat for listed species steelhead trout and potential critical habitat for bull trout; it has moderate habitat potential for spring Chinook salmon.  Restoration in this watershed focuses on restoring riparian processes by addressing increased water temperatures, increased sedimentation, cattle grazing affects, fish passage issues, and noxious weed infestations.  Previously completed contract work includes 2 culvert replacements, 20 miles of road decommissioning, installation of riparian vegetation cages, annual riparian vegetation planting, installation of 5 miles of fence, and continued monitoring and evaluation and revegetation surveys.

Summary of 2006-2007 Contract Work:
This project is part of the Nez Perce National Forest-Nez Perce Tribe Watershed Restoration Partnership with in kind contributions from the Nez Perce National Forest.  Due to implementation complications, the current SOW has been extended for one year, resulting in an integrated SOW with a two year performance period of March 1, 2005 to February 28, 2007. This year's contract work will include 1 culvert replacement, riparian planting, fence maintenance, 15 miles of road decommissioning, and continued monitoring and evaluation of watershed conditions and project effectiveness.

Notes to file:

RPA Justification
149 Project addresses passage problems, primarily at road/stream crossings, on both private and federal land.  
150 Project protects productive non-Federal habitat, since listed salmon and steelhead ESUs are present within Meadow Creek.
152 Projects address all the bullets listed for this RPA including support of TMDL development for the SF Clearwater River
153 Project addresses riparian planting and riparian protection program management.


Cost Share on Project

This project is a part of the Nez Perce National Forest-Nez Perce Tribe Watershed Restoration Partnership.  

Funding in the amount of $511,631 was approved by the Idaho Office of Species Conservation Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund, which Meadow Creek will benefit from a portion of that funding.