Reestablishment of Native Riparian Species at an Altered High Elevation Site

Abstract

The failure of a 22-foot-diameter pipe caused an estimated water flow of 40,000 cfs for approximately one hour, which scoured and removed 1.75 million cubic yards of soil and vegetation from Lost Canyon. Mitigation for the damage caused by the pipe failure included reestablishing the lost vegetation. This paper describes the process of reestablishment including the riparian component. Cooperative planning; perseverance in plant acquisition; use of local sources of plants; use of a qualified contractor; and applying ecological principles in planting techniques and maintenance practices contributed to successful re-establishment.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the California riparian systems conference: protection, management, and restoration for the 1990s; 1988 September 22-24; Davis, CA.

Citation

Chan, Franklin J.; Wong, Raymond W. 1989. Reestablishment of Native Riparian Species at an Altered High Elevation Site. In: Abell, Dana L., Technical Coordinator. 1989. Proceedings of the California Riparian Systems Conference: protection, management, and restoration for the 1990s; 1988 September 22-24; Davis, CA. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-110. Berkeley, CA: Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p. 428-435