The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is implementing Phase 2 of this restoration project which focuses on restoring hydrology and habitat along Battle Creek in Franklin County, Idaho. This phase includes constructing a new diversion structure, installing enhanced culverts to improve fish passage, and constructing two miles of new stream channel to reconnect Battle Creek with the Bear River. These efforts will restore 1,951 acre-feet of water to the creek and improve water quality, fish passage, and riparian habitat, while also utilizing water rights for streamflow enhancement. This project is part of a broader strategy by the Shoshone Nation to restore the landscape and watershed to its pre-1863 condition, enhancing ecological health and preserving cultural heritage.
MAJOR BASIN: Great Basin
Minor Basin: Middle Bear
Wuda Ogwa (Bear River) Water and Habitat Eco-Restoration Phase 2
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Project Partner(s): Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation