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Forest

Fish Passage and Habitat Improvement Coos County

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Benefits provided: 

Financial, Free technical assistance

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Improve tide gate function for improved access to rearing habitat of Coho salmon and other native fish.

Overview

Description:

To improve tide gate function for improved access to rearing habitat of Coho salmon and other native fish on over 6.5 miles of streams and 336.6 acres of pastureland. This funding addresses aquatic habitat for fish and other organisms, elevated water temperature, plant productivity and health.

Conservation Practices Offered with this funding:
- Structure for Water Control
- Clearing and Snagging
- Aquatic Organism Passage
- Dike or Levee
- Open Channel
- Herbaceous Weed Treatment
- Tree/Shrub Site Preparation
- Riparian Herbaceous Cover
- Riparian Forest Buffer
- Tree/Shrub Establishment
- Stream Habitat Improvement and Management
- Obstruction Removal
- Streambank and Shoreline Protection
- Access Road
- Critical Area Planting

Eligibility:

None specified.

Financial benefit: 

Financial benefit varies per project. Please contact the listed program contact below for more information.

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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