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

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Approach

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

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
  • 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
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  • 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

Citation

Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L.; Ho, J.J.; Little, N.J.; Joyce, L.A., eds. (2018). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the Intermountain Region. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-375. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station., Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L., eds. (2017). Climate change and Rocky Mountain ecosystems. Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 63. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing., Halofsky, J.E.; Warziniack, T.W.; Peterson, D.L.; Ho, J.J. (2017). Understanding and managing the effects of climate change on ecosystem services in the Rocky Mountains. Mountain Research and Development. 37: 340–352. https://doi.org/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-16-00087.1.