Oregon Road/Stream Crossing Restoration Guide
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Contents & Introduction
- Scope of this Guide
- Using this Guide
- The importance of properly functioning road/stream crossings (why fix them)
- Current Oregon regulations and programs on fish passage
- Biological Elements of Fish Passage
- Introduction to fish passage hydrology and hydraulics
- Road/Stream Crossing Restoration Methods
Steps in Restoring Fish Passage in a Basin or Land Ownership
1. Finding and prioritizing problem road/stream crossings
2. Get information about stream and other conditions at crossings that need improvement
3. Deciding between repair vs. replacement vs. abandonment of stream/road crossings
4. Deciding between various design strategies
5. Essentials in preparing designs for grants, permits, and required written plans
6. Installation considerations for road/stream crossings
7. Maintenance and monitoring of installations
- Background on culvert/bridge sizing method
- Background on hydraulics of embedded culverts
References
Appendixes
- Appendix A - ODFW Fish Passage Guidelines
- Appendix B - ODFW Fish Passage Statutes
- Appendix C - Interagency MOA
- Appendix D - Proposed ODF Rule Guidance Regarding Fish Passage
- Appendix E - Step by Step Guide for Culverts placed flat and for sunken embedded culverts
Download Documents:
| Resoration Guide |
PDF - 887KB |
Word - 27.5MB |
| Appendix A |
PDF - 18KB |
Word - 70KB |
| Appendix B |
PDF - 18KB |
Word - 60KB |
| Appendix D |
PDF - 16 |
Word - 64KB |
| Appendix E |
PDF - 15KB |
Word - 36KB |