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Shasta Big Springs Ranch, Shasta River Watershed, Montague

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: United States of America
Basins: North Pacific (446) (San Joaquin & Sacramento)
Project SDGs:
Includes Sustainable Development Goals from the project and its locations.
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2010  »  Ongoing
Project Website: projects.tnc.org/ag/assets/NOAA-ARRA-CA_Final.pdf
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 67%

Project Overview

The project will restore 70 acres of riparian corridor by restricting cattle from near-river areas and developing solar powered off-stream water sources for livestock. In addition, 20 acres will be planted with 8,000 native trees, 14 acres will be planted with native wetland plants and multiple irrigation system changes will be made including 11 new culverts and irrigation turnouts installed to support sustainable irrigation practices. The goal is to restore degraded salmon …

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The project will restore 70 acres of riparian corridor by restricting cattle from near-river areas and developing solar powered off-stream water sources for livestock. In addition, 20 acres will be planted with 8,000 native trees, 14 acres will be planted with native wetland plants and multiple irrigation system changes will be made including 11 new culverts and irrigation turnouts installed to support sustainable irrigation practices. The goal is to restore degraded salmon habitat with a long-term goal of demonstrating agricultural practices that benefit both people and fish.

Project Results

70 acres of restored riparian corridor.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More


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