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Bighorn River Side Channel Study. Project Background Investigate the loss of side channels along the Bighorn River between Yellowtail Afterbay and St. Xavier Bridge Document the history of changes and provide solutions for the remediation of critical side channel complexes.
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Project Background Investigate the loss of side channels along the Bighorn River between Yellowtail Afterbay and St. Xavier Bridge Document the history of changes and provide solutions for the remediation of critical side channel complexes Bighorn River Side Channel Study
Bighorn River Side Channel Study • Progress Update • MOU for Signatures • Aerial photo rectification of historical aerial photography from 1939, 1954, 1961, 1970, 1980, and 1990/91 • Scheduled to be completed by September 30
Study Needs • Resource Options • Reclamation Science & Technology Program • Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 • Fiscal Year 2009 include the geomorphic analysis and hydraulic model development. • Tasks will be completed based on funding availability