Preserve existing vegetative cover consistent with adjacent land uses. Implement streambank planting recommendations in Table 3-3. This action requires permits from federal agencies for instream work and for existing irrigation systems, and may require a habitat conservation plan for these actions. Work with federal agencies and others to use parts of this document to meet the requirements of a habitat conservation plan. Sediment levels Sediment levels are impacting aquatic habitat and irrigation equipment.
Sources are both natural and man made, e.g. primarily floods and roads.
More detailed analysis of sediment sources are needed. Coordinated road management plans which recognizes fire suppression needs are needed for roads in multiple ownership areas. Establishment of instream flows. All of the information needed for establishment of instream flows is not currently available. Work with the planning unit organized under ESHB 2514 Entiat WRIA grant to collect and document the credible scientific information needed.