Bear Wallow Fish Barrier
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Design and construction of a 4-foot masonry fish barrier on Bear Wallow Creek, an isolated tributary to the Black River on San Carlos Tribal Lands. The purpose of the barrier is to protect native Apache trout in the upper watershed from competition by other exotic trout species. Barrier constructed in May 2007.
Conklin Creek Fish Barrier
Arizona Game and Fish Department
This project included evaluating the effectiveness of a fish barrier on Conklin Creek, design modifications, and construction oversight. Initial modifications were done in 2008, with further modifications completed in 2009.
NO-Bar Ranch Low Water Stream Crossing
Jenkins Family and US Fish and Wildlife Service
An existing road crossing had reduced stream function and resulted in channel incision that restricted the ability for fish passage. The project assessed the existing crossing, designed an effective alternative design, and constructed a new crossing.
X-Diamond Ranch LCR Enhancement
X-Diamond Ranch
Project included assessment and design of bank stabilization and enhancement of the aquatic and riparian habitats along 1 mile of private property along the Little Colorado River. The establishment of aquatic habitats to benefit an existing “blue ribbon” trout fishery was the primary goal of this project.