Upper Bulkley River Riparian Restoration

In effort to ameliorate riparian vegetation and reduce streambank erosion on the Upper Bulkley River, Maxan Creek and Richfield Creek, willow cuttings were planted and streambanks stabilized on private land parcels along the banks of the river. Four sites were planted in the Spring of 2021 and six sites stabilized and planted in the Fall of 2021. Effectiveness monitoring and site touch-ups continued into 2022.

The style of restoration was ‘Low-Tech Process Based’, meaning non-engineered structures using natural materials that work with river processes such as erosion, deposition, scour and movement, letting the river do the work. Cuttings for planting were sourced locally by cutting stakes from naturally occurring willow in the surrounding area. Planting spots were prepared using a Waterjet Stinger.

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Morice Water Monitoring Trust

The Morice Water Management Area (MWMA) was created following the Morice Land and Resource Management planning process and is the focal area for Morice Water Monitoring Trust activities. The desired outcome of the MWMA is to ensure that the...

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Maintainer Morice Water Monitoring Trust
Last Updated April 17, 2025, 17:13 (UTC)
Created September 16, 2022, 20:53 (UTC)
publication_yr 2021 - 2022