Complete restoration planning for 450 acres at Pickel Meadow on the West Walker River in California to advance meadow restoration in the Desert Terminal Lakes region. Project will develop large-scale meadow restoration plan ready for implementation to increase groundwater storage and attenuated flood flows, reduce downstream sedimentation, increase resilience, and improve habitat for meadow dependent species such as the willow flycatcher and yellow warbler.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Northern California Forests and Watersheds
Project Title: Large-Scale Restoration Planning for Pickel Meadow on West Walker River (CA)
Organization:
American Rivers, Inc.
Project ID:
0809.22.073636
Description:
Award Amount:
$332119.18
Location:
Pickel Meadow in Mono County, California