Habitat restoration

Fourmile Creek Wet Meadow Enhancement Project

Funding Year

Amount

Location

FY22

$38,050

Elko, Nevada

Project Description

The Reno Fish and Wildlife Office Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program will work with a large ranch in Elko County, Nevada, to manage livestock grazing along creek that is important for both livestock management and wildlife. This project will enhance up to 1.4 miles of stream and an associated 200 acres of wet meadows (mesic habitat) using fencing, offsite water development, and instream process-based restoration.

Partners

Private landowners

Contact

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Nevada State Coordinator, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
Partners for Fish and Wildlife,
Ecological Services
Area
NV

Programs

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