This contract is to conduct aquatic habitat protection/restoration projects in the Methow Subbasin.  Projects to be implemented will primarily emphasize benefits to ESA listed spring chinook, summer steelhead, and bull trout and secondarily to other salmonids and Pacific lamprey. Work will include regular attendance of coordination meetings with project sponsors and oversight groups to ensure that work is conducted consistent with established needs and in coordination with other existing restoration efforts.

Work under this contract cycle will include: side channel connection to increase rearing habitat and habitat complexity; culvert assessments for fish passage determination; instream enhancements to increase aquatic complexity; irrigation system improvements to increase efficiency and reduce instream surface withdrawal; beaver relocation and beaver dam analog placement to promote an increase in salmonid rearing habitat as well as to increase base flows and reduce water temperatures during the summer months;  livestock exclusion (fencing) to protect riparian areas; road relocation and decommissioning to reduce sediment delivery to Beaver Creek ( Environmental Compliance portion only).