Riparian Restoration- Williamson River
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5-Year Restoration Targets (2007-2011)
- 15,775 Wetland Acres
- 8,00 Upland Acres
- 280 Instream & Riparian Miles
- 2,000 Riparian Acres
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The headwaters for the Klamath Basin start in the arid mountains east of the Cascade Range in southern Oregon. Downstream, these waters support one of the largest lake-wetlands complexes in the western US. These unique aquatic habitats in the Upper Klamath Basin support the incredible biodiversity for which the watershed is notorious. Water is also a critical economic resource as it is used for irrigating crops and supporting cattle across the Basin, where there is a long history of highly productive farming and ranching.
River, riparian, lake, and wetlands habitats are what make the Klamath Basin unique. These habitats historically supported millions of fish and waterbirds. Wetlands and riparian habitats also provide key ecosystem services that sequester nutrients and provide habitat for all life stages of fish native to the basin. More than half of the wetlands in the Basin have been modified by draining, levee construction, and agricultural practices. These changes have impacted populations of all species that depend on these habitats including water dependent birds, fish, and other organisms.
Habitat improvement and restoration projects are aimed at rehabilitating wetlands and functioning riparian zones to provide habitat for fish and wildlife and improve water quality and quantity.
The Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program works with partners on privately owned lands to identify and complete projects on their property for these habitat benefits. We assists in developing and implementing landscape-level conservation objectives as well as specific restoration projects. We provide technical expertise for project design and implementation.
Upper Klamath Basin Activities
- Restoration, enhancement, protection of habitat for threatened, endangered, or rare species
- Wetland restoration
- Upland restoration (juniper removal)
- Spring restoration
- Wetland enhancement
- In-stream restoration
- Stream bank stabilization and restoration
- Restoration of riparian and flood plain areas
- Restoration of fish habitat
- Outdoor classrooms
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