| ID |
1596 |
| Citation |
Beaucher, Marc-Andre (2009) Leach Lake 3-Way Water Control Upgrade, Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. Prepared for Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program - Columbia Basin. |
| Organization |
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program - Columbia Basin |
| URL |
http://biodiversityatlas.org/reports/details.php?reportID=510&searchterms= |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
Water controls are key structures on the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area to maintain adequate water levels in the various wetland compartments for the benefit of various species of plants and wildlife. Many of these controls have been in the ground for almost 40 years and have deteriorated to the point that some are jeopardizing the habitat of species at risk such as the endangered northern leopard frog and the red-listed Western grebe. Leach Lake control 5, a 3-way water control that plays a critical role in managing water levels in units 1 to 4, was replaced in the early fall of 2008. The old galvanized structure was pulled out of the ground and replaced by a pre-fabricated concrete structure; the galvanized outlet culverts were also pulled out and replaced by high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. The work was conducted between 27 September and 16 October 2008 and cost approximately $103,000 (including in-kind contributions). Close to $95,000 in grants were acquired from 4 organizations to pay for the project. |
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Report |
| Regional Watershed |
Leach Lake |
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