Hood Subbasin Fish and Wildlife Priorities

Fish Priorities: 

(NOTE:  the habitat restoration activities listed below are of equal priority)

1. Habitat Restoration:  Streamflow restoration 
   Priority Location:  East Fork Hood River, Middle Fork Hood River, mainstem Hood River, Green Point Creek, Dead Point Creek, Ditch Creek, and other tributaries
2. Habitat Restoration:  Water quality restoration including artificial sedimentation, temperature, and contaminants 
   Priority Location:  basinwide
3. Habitat Restoration:  Restore and protect habitat complexity including instream, riparian, floodplain, and upland areas 
   Priority Location: basinwide focusing on the major tributaries 
4. Habitat Restoration: Restore habitat connectivity / fish passage, including the decommissioning of Powerdale Dam 
   Priority Location: basinwide including diversion points and numerous road crossings  

Artificial Production Priority (if applicable):   Supplement and evaluate effectiveness of supplementation

Wildlife Priorities: 

1. Habitat Restoration/Protection: Protect and restore wildlife habitat including corridors and wintering ranges
   Priority Location: basinwide including property associated with the Powerdale decommissioning 
2. Habitat Restoration/Protection: Protect federal and state threatened, endangered, and sensitive wildlife species
   Location: basinwide