Assessment Prioritization Activity (Design/Implementation) Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Modification
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT What is the Resource Condition? Why? What is the Resource Condition?
RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Pool Frequency Water Temperature Large Woody Debris Bank Stability Lower bank Angle Width/Depth Ratio Width Pools/Mile <10, mean wetted width/mean depth 64 0 F - Migration & Rearing 60 0 F - Spawning >80 pieces/mile; >24” dia.; >35’ len. - Coast >20 pieces/mile; >12” dia.; >35’ len. - Eastside > 80% Stable >75% of banks with 75% of banks with <90% angle
» Determine potential and capability PFC Helps » Define issues that need to be addressed » Selecting appropriate management practices » Determine appropriate monitoring » Provide linkage between reach/watershed processes and habitat/water quality conditions
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Why Why Why Why Why Why Why Why Resource Condition
PFC does not necessarily equal Desired Condition Moyer 2002 PFC
» Determine potential and capability » Define issues that need to be addressed » Selecting appropriate management practices » Determine appropriate monitoring PFC Helps » Provide linkage between reach/watershed processes and habitat/water quality conditions processes and habitat/water quality conditions
Water Quality (water temperature) Inflow In channel Adjacent slopes Sub Surface Flow Springs Bank Storage Shading Topographic Riparian Width:Depth Ratio Bank Storage Riparian Width:Depth Ratio
Date Aug 12-Aug16-Aug20-Aug24-Aug28-Aug Temperature (Degrees F) Air Water Difference Difference in Air & Water Temperatures Bear Creek - Central Oregon 1977
Difference in Air & Water Temperatures Bear Creek - Central Oregon Aug 11-Aug 15-Aug 19-Aug 23-Aug27-Aug 31-Aug Date Temperature Degrees F Air Water Difference
» Velocity » Depth » Position In Channel » Shape » Turbulence » Cover Physical Habitat Structure » Velocity » Depth » Position In Channel » Shape » Turbulence » Cover
PFC Functioning at Risk Non-functioning
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Based on need Reach, watershed, basin scale
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Designed to address the “why” Reach, watershed, basin scale
» Determine potential and capability » Define issues that need to be addressed » Selecting appropriate management practices » Determine appropriate monitoring PFC Helps » Provide linkage between reach/watershed processes and habitat/water quality conditions processes and habitat/water quality conditions
Natural Riparian Resources Vegetation Soil, Landscape Water
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Is the Resource Condition Improving? Is the activity ‘fixing” the “why”? Is the Resource Condition Improving?
Implement Action Desired Resource Conditions Monitor RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Pool Frequency Water Temperature Large Woody Debris Bank Stability Lower bank Angle Width/Depth Ratio Width Pools/Mile <10, mean wetted width/mean depth 64 0 F - Migration & Rearing 60 0 F - Spawning >80 pieces/mile; >24” dia.; >35’ len. - Coast >20 pieces/mile; >12” dia.; >35’ len. - Eastside > 80% Stable >75% of banks with 75% of banks with <90% angle
Time 0 Decades Width Pools/Mile <10, mean wetted width/mean depth 64 0 F - Migration & Rearing 60 0 F - Spawning >80 pieces/mile; >24” dia.; >35’ len. - Coast >20 pieces/mile; >12” dia.; >35’ len. - Eastside RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Pool Frequency Water Temperature Large Woody Debris Bank Stability Lower bank Angle Width/Depth Ratio > 80% Stable >75% of banks with 75% of banks with <90% angle Implement Action Desired Resource Conditions Monitor
Assessment Assessment Prioritization Prioritization Activity Activity Monitoring Monitoring ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Is the Resource Condition Improving? Is the activity ‘fixing” the “why”?
Implement Action Short Term Indicators Revise Mid Term Indicators Revise Ultimate Objectives Monitor Monitor Monitor 0Time Decades 5 10
» Determine appropriate monitoring PFC Helps » Determine potential and capability » Define issues that need to be addressed » Selecting appropriate management practices » Provide linkage between reach/watershed processes and habitat/water quality conditions processes and habitat/water quality conditions appropriate
Recovery Rates Non-Functional
Current Conditions Desired Future Conditions
Current Conditions Desired Future Conditions PFC
» Desired Future Condition (DFC) PFC does not equal PFC does not replace » Legal Requirements, e.g., ESA, CWA Supports