Restore function of watersheds, floodplains, riparian areas, wetlands, and groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Restore water quality, quantity, and timing

Approach

Tactics

Implement transportation system improvements (e.g., general best management practices, travel management implementation, culvert/bridge design with stream simulation, road relocation, permeable fill to encourage sub-surface flow).
Promote and increase beaver populations where appropriate.
Promote appropriate livestock grazing management and proper use standards.
Improve water diversions, delivery systems, delivery systems,and livestock distribution; divert only what is needed from the natural system and minimize impact to spring sources (e.g., use shut off valves and splitters, locate troughs away from water sources.
Conduct vegetation management (e.g., mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, and wildland fire use) to develop appropriate vegetation density and composition for optimal water balance and healthy watersheds (e.g., aspen/conifer and water yield).
Improve water diversion and delivery systems for livestock and other uses.

Sensitivity

• Climate change will cause altered flow regime- including earlier snowmelt and lower summer base flows.

Strategy

Sustain fundamental physical and ecological functions; Maintain and enhance hydrologic processes