| Client: | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Location: | Beatty, Oregon |
| Date: | 2002 |
|  | RDG’s principals spearheaded the Master Plan for the Restoration of the Sprague and Sycan Rivers Near Beatty, Oregon. This master plan included extensive field investigations to evaluate the current river corridor conditions on these two rivers in the Upper Klamath Basin. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of regional reference reaches and historical channel conditions was conducted as part of a broad departure analysis for the two rivers. Hydrologic analysis results, a stream type data base, and reference reach surveys were critical for preparing conceptual design plans for restoring the two rivers. RDG has continued to work with USFWS and local landowners to initiate restoration planning in the basin. The master plan document has been instrumental for identifying restoration opportunities, acquiring project funding, and attracting additional landowners to the effort. Key project components included: - Review of existing fisheries, channel condition, and watershed assessments
- Main stem Sycan and Sprague rivers characterization
- Hydrologic analysis for all active and inactive gauges in the drainage
- Time series aerial photograph analysis for departure analysis
- Land use and vegetation evaluations
- Channel departure analyses and channel succession analysis
- Riparian and upland vegetation assessment
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