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Project Sponsor:
Okanogan Conservation District
Funding:
Rocky Reach Tributary Fund
Project Location:
This project is located on the right bank of main stem Methow River
between Carlton and Gold Creek.
Project
Description/Purpose:
The Clees Well and
Pump project is designed to drill a well and abandon the current surface
water diversion for the landowner. There is currently a large debris
buildup upstream in the side channel from where the siphon is located.
The landowner has a valid water right to remove water from the Methow
River, however, the debris pile has blocked the side channel allowing
barely enough water to satisfy his needs at low summer flows. In order
to continue to promote large woody debris and natural stream channel
functions, the landowner will dig a well and abandon the surface
diversion. This project will also eliminate any screening issues and
potential harm to listed species that result from surface water
withdrawals.
Final Report:
Clees Well and Pump, Project
2006-07 RR
Old filter system
rock dam
at low flows diverting water to the siphon
Pictures of
new system will forthcoming Spring 2008 |
