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Aquatic Conservation Strategy

Aquatic Conservation Strategy. Dede Olson US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, OR. ACS Objectives. Maintain and restore:. Watershed F eatures Connectivity Physical integrity Water quality Sediment regime In-stream flows

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Aquatic Conservation Strategy

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  1. Aquatic Conservation Strategy Dede Olson US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, OR

  2. ACS Objectives Maintain and restore: • Watershed Features • Connectivity • Physical integrity • Water quality • Sediment regime • In-stream flows • Timing of floodplain inundation • Thermal regulation • Down wood distribution • Habitat

  3. ACS Components • Key Watersheds • Watershed Analysis • Watershed Restoration • Riparian Reserves

  4. Identical Approaches to Attain ACS across Region not Supported Watershed Conditions Are Unequal

  5. ACS Components • Key Watersheds • Watershed Analysis • Watershed Restoration • Riparian Reserves • Interim guidance 1 and 2 site-potential tree heights

  6. Species Protected by Riparian Reserves MollusksAncotremavoyanum, Crypotmastixdevia C. henersoni, Monadenia fidelis salmonensis Verspericoladepressa, V. sierranus Fluminicolasp. nov. 1-20, F. seminalis Helisomanewberryinewberryi, Juga (C.) acutifilosa J. (C.) occata, J (O.)sp. nov.2-3, J. (Oreobasis) orickensis Lanxalta, Lyogyrussp. nov.1, 3, Pyrgulopsisintermedia Vorticifexklamathensissintsini, V. sp. nov. 1 Amphibians Riparian Aneidesflavipunctatus, Rhyacotritoncascadae R. kezeri, R. variegatus, Dicamptodoncopei Plethodonvandykei, Ascaphustruei Fish Coho Salmon, Fall and Spring Chinook Salmon Resident and Sea-run Cutthroat Trout, resident Rainbow Trout Summer and Winter Steelhead BirdsCommon merganser (Marbled Murrelet, Northern Spotted Owl) MammalsFringed, Long-eared, and Long-legged Myotis, Hoary Bat, Pallid bat, Silver-haired bat Fisher, Marten, Red Tree Vole

  7. Species Protected by Riparian Reserves BryophytesAntitrichiacurtipendula, Douiniaovata, Kurziamakinoana Scouleriamarginata, Tritomariaexectiformis Fungi Rare chantrellesPolyozellous multiplex Rare gilled mushrooms Clitocybesubditopoda, C. senilis, Neolentinusadherens, Rhodocybenitida, Rhodocybespeciosa, Tricholomposisfulvenscens Rare cup fungi Helvellacompressa, H. crassitunicata, H. elastica, H. maculata Jelly mushroom Phlogiotishelvelloides Moss-dwelling mushroom Cyphellostereum leave, Galerinaatkinsoniana, G. cerina G. hetrocysis, G. sphagnicola, G. vittaeformis Rickenellasetipes Lichens Riparian lichens Certeliacetrarioides, Collemanigrescens Leptogiumburnetiaevar.hirsutum L. cyanescens, L. saturninum, L. teretiusculum Platismatialacunose, Ramalinathrausta, Usnealongissima Aquatic lichens Dermatocarponluridum, Hydrothyriavenosa Leptogiumrivale Vascular PlantsBensoniella oregano, Botrychiumminganense B. montanum, Coptistrifolia

  8. ACS Research & Monitoring Studies & Models • Riparian Buffer • Intrinsic Potential • Down wood • Sediment • Debris flow Aquatic-Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program (AREMP)

  9. ACS: Where are we today? Watershed Analyses: ghost of intentions past? Key Watersheds: update needed Watershed Restoration: • a future for density management as a way of business • managing for natural disturbances • managing for early-seral • climate change integration

  10. ACS: Where are we today? Riparian Reserves • Role of federal lands in region has changed • Riparian restoration is a priority • Managing zones within Interim RR boundaries • Integration of thermal loading, natural disturbance , & climate change

  11. ACS: Where are we today? Research & Development • New tools for watershed assessment and Riparian Reserve delineation • Landscape connectivity designs • Water quality research needed Monitoring • Ongoing • Budgets shrinking - do same with less?

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