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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Data Steward Morice Water Monitoring Trust
Publication Year 2021 - 2022