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Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Current and Past Project List Project Title Year Funding Amount ($) Funding Source 2022 Chinook Spawning Ground Survey 09/01/2022 $27,937.12 NFWF 2022-2025 Local Cooperative Solutions (LCS) - Scott River, Shasta River 04/10/2025 Landowner Reimbursement Fee for Service 2023 Mid-Klamath Chinook Spawning Ground Surveys 09/01/2023 $16,405.60 NFWF 2024 Mid-Klamath Chinook Spawning Ground Surveys 09/30/2024 $17,455.93 NFWF KARISM Project 2024 03/01/2024 $9100.00 SRRC Lower Moffett Creek Scour Project 04/18/2023 $84,884.19 Caltrans Lower Scott River Side-Channel Connectivity and Habitat Enhancement Project Phase II 09/01/2021 $123,524.88 NFWF Lower Scott River Side-Channel Connectivity and Habitat Enhancement Project Phase II - 2 07/08/2022 $42,908.49 NFWF Scott River Coho Spawning Ground Survey Project 2023-2025 02/27/2023 $200,485.71 CDFW Scott River Main-stem Water Monitoring Project 2023-2026 08/01/2023 $309,281.09 NFWF Scott River Mainstem Habitat Typing Project Phase 1 03/31/2023 $497,409.48 DOC South Fork Scott River Floodplain Restoration Project - Phase 2 01/01/2019 $34,916.42 NFWF South Fork Scott River Floodplain Restoration Project - Phase 3 04/01/2020 $153,924.87 NFWF South Fork Scott River Floodplain Restoration Project - Phase 4 09/30/2022 $103,353.23 NFWF Wildfire Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program 03/14/2025 $428,532 State Coastal Conservancy Young's Dam Fish Passage Improvement Project Phase 1 10/01/2019 $118,245 NFWF

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Shackleford Confluence Habitat Improvement Project Phase 1 The Siskiyou Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is initiating the Shackleford Confluence Habitat Improvement Project Phase 1 to address critical habitat restoration needs within the Shackleford Creek watershed, a vital tributary to the Scott River in Quartz Valley, Siskiyou County, California. This project focuses on enhancing fish passage and improving critical spawning and rearing habitats for endangered coho salmon, chinook salmon and steelhead trout. The targeted 1.25-mile section of Shackleford Creek, located at its confluence with the Scott River, has been significantly impacted by historical land use practices, altered hydrology, and increasing climate-related stressors. Large boulders, elevated water temperatures, and reduced habitat complexity, such as a lack of large woody debris and deep pools, create barriers to fish passage and reduce habitat suitability. The confluence area loses surface flow during low-flow periods, further impeding access to upstream habitats essential for salmonid reproduction. Building on past restoration activities within the Shackleford-Mill Creek watershed, including bioengineering, riparian exclusion fencing, and large-woody-debris installations, SRCD aims to restore connectivity, increase habitat complexity, and address these ecological challenges. This project will also continue to inform conservation efforts by expanding on habitat assessments from the 2003-2004 Scott River coho Spawning Assessment and sediment studies conducted in 2010. A previous SRCD proposal in 2009 targeted similar activities in the Shackleford Creek confluence area, and Phase 1 of this initiative will further develop these goals, ensuring the recovery and sustainability of salmonid species in this crucial watershed. $479,027.93 Previous Next

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes for the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Regular Board Meetings (open to to public attendance) are held the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Siskiyou RCD District Office: 450 Main Street, Etna CA 96027. Instructions for attending remotely are included in the meeting agenda. 2026 Meetings January 8th, 2026 (Rescheduled) January 13th, 2026 February 12th, 2026 March 12th, 2026 March 24th, 2026 (Special) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations for a meeting should notify the District Manager at sisqrcd@sisqtel.net (recommended contact method) or (530) 467-3975. Notification at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting. 2022 Meetings January 13, 2022 February 10th, 2022 March 10th, 2022 March 21st, 2022 (Special) March 30th, 2022 (Special) April 18th, 2022 May 12th, 2022 May 26th, 2022 (Special) June 9th, 2022 (Canceled) June 13th, 2022 July 14th, 2022 August 11th, 2022 (Canceled) August 18th, 2022 September 8th, 2022 October 13th, 2022 November 10th, 2022 December 8th, 2022 2025 Meetings January 8th, 2025 February 13, 2025 March 13 2025 April 10, 2025 May 8, 2025 June 12, 2025 June 26, 2025 (Special) July 10, 2025 August 14, 2025 September 11, 2025 September 24, 2025 (Special) October, 9, 2025 November 13, 2025 December 11, 2025 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring accommodations for a meeting should notify the District Manager at sisqrcd@sisqtel.net (recommended contact method) or (530) 467-3975. Notification at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting. Minutes January 9, 2020 February 13, 2020 March 12, 2020 April 13, 2020 May 14, 2020 June 1, 2020 June 11, 2020 July 2, 2020 special July 9, 2020 August 13, 2020 September 8, 2020 September 15, 2020 October 8, 2020 October 29, 2020 November 12, 2020 draft December 8, 2020 special draft December 10, 2020 draft December 31, 2020 special draft January 14, 2021 draft February 11, 2021 draft March 11, 2021 draft 2024 Meetings January 11th, 2024 February 8th, 2024 March 14th, 2024 March 18th, 2024 April 11th, 2024 May 5th, 2024 May 29th, 2024 (Special) June 13th, 2024 July 11th, 2023 (Cancelled) July 19th, 2024 August 5th, 2024 September 12th, 2024 October 10th, 2024 November 14th, 2024 December 12th, 2024 2023 Meetings January 12, 2023 February 9th, 2023 March 9th, 2023 April 13th, 2023 May 2nd, 2023 (Special) May 11th, 2023 June 7th, 2023 (Cancelled) June 13th, 2023 June 19th, 2023 (Special) July 13th, 2023 August 7th, 2023 September 14th, 2023 October 12th, 2023 November 9th, 2023 (Cancelled) November 16th, 2023 December 14th, 2023

Scott River Mainstem Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2 Preliminary plans: Building on Phase I’s detailed geomorphic and habitat assessment, Phase II will transform planning into on-the-ground restoration across the four-mile corridor of lower French Creek and Scott River Reaches 15–14. To restore instream complexity, we will install 22–24 engineered log jams by October 2027, creating roughly 660–720 feet of new pool habitat and enhancing gravel sorting for salmonid spawning. Concurrently, we will reconnect approximately 3,000 feet of historic side channels and construct 17 beaver dam analogues to reestablish off-channel refuge and reduce bank erosion at key hotspots. Riparian health will be bolstered with the planting of 12,000 native willow, alder, and cottonwood stems and the installation of four miles of protective fencing, ensuring an average canopy cover above 50 percent within three years and a browse-pressure reduction of 90 percent. A new sediment-source mapping and treatment objective will inventory and stabilize the five highest-priority erosion sites, leveraging bio-engineered bank armor and a GIS “sediment-yield” map. Our rigorous five-year monitoring and adaptive management program will deploy four continuous stage gauges and twelve temperature loggers, conduct annual bathymetric and biannual fish-use surveys, and track riparian survival in forty permanent plots, supplemented by three rounds of drone/LiDAR mapping. Together, these efforts—supported by targeted permitting, engineering design finalization, and stakeholder coordination—are budgeted at $2.5 million, ensuring that Phase II delivers measurable habitat gains, resilience to future droughts, and lasting benefits for both salmonids and local agriculture. $2,500,000.00 Previous Next

South Fork Scott River Floodplain Restoration Project - Phase 2 These observations have led the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District (SRCD) to focus restoration efforts on an approximate 1-mile reach of the South Fork Scott River above Boulder Creek. Since 2015, the SRCD has partnered with California Trout (Cal Trout), the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC), and Cascade Stream Solutions to develop restoration work on the South Fork Scott River for the benefit of coho salmon, Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout. This proposal builds upon the South Fork Scott River Floodplain Restoration Project: Phase 1 (Phase 1), which implemented treatments through 0.25 miles of the 1-mile reach in the fall of 2017. Phase 1 included the construction of two inset floodplains, three “chop-n-drop” logjams, and five large-wood habitat features, as well as the removal of approximately 1,900 cubic yards of mining tailings. Site selection and treatment techniques were identified in 2015 during conceptual development for the full 1-mile stream reach. The entire area has been surveyed, photographed and a hydraulic analysis completed. Phase 2 focuses on the portion of stream immediately upstream from Phase 1, and design plans for Phase 2 are more than 65% complete. Additional survey work was recently completed and will be incorporated into the Final Construction Plans. Furthermore, coho utilization was identified within the Phase 1 constructed habitat units during 2018 juvenile monitoring surveys (attached), and these surveys helped inform the project team on applicable habitat treatments for Phase 2 Previous Next

Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Community Outreach Community Outreach SRCD connects working lands and waterways through practical conservation - sharing tools, data, and local know‑how so students, families, and producers can make informed choices. Programs at a Glance School Programs (K–12) Standards‑aware lessons that make local watersheds, forestry, and rangeland science tangible for students. Classroom visits (45–60 min) with simple demos: water cycle, sediment transport, native/invasive plants. Field trips to local creeks or project sites (risk‑managed; teacher/parent chaperones required). Teacher kits: activity guides, worksheets, and take‑home prompts. Deliverables: Lesson plan, materials list, and post‑visit recap for teachers. Request a Visit Public Screenings: SRCD Video Library Join community viewings from our unique video collection—historic and contemporary conservation footage, local project features, and oral histories. Hosted screenings at public forums; short intros and facilitated discussion. Thematic programs (e.g., salmon recovery, floodplain restoration, ranch water stewardship). Loaner kits for partner venues (by arrangement). Deliverables: Program line‑up, discussion prompts, and follow‑up resource list. Upcoming Screenings Community Seminars & Workshops Evening or weekend sessions for adults at halls, libraries, and fairs—clear, practical, and local. Topics: water use & efficiency, wildfire readiness/defensible space, pasture health, habitat projects. Formats: talks (30–45 min), Q&A panels, hands‑on demos, or half‑day clinics. Co‑hosting with partners welcome (RCDs, granges, schools, Tribes, agencies). Deliverables: Slide deck handouts (PDF), tip sheets, and resource links. Propose a Seminar Visit Our Physical Library & Archives Browse technical reports, maps, habitat surveys, and historical documents at our district office. Perfect for students, researchers, and curious neighbors. Reading room hours by appointment; staff can help locate materials. On‑site viewing; select items available as copies or digital scans upon request. Community donations of relevant materials are welcome. Location: 450 Main Street · Etna, CA 96027 Schedule a Visit How It Works Inquiry 1. Tell us the audience, topic, venue, and preferred dates. Plan 2. We tailor the format (talk, demo, field trip, screening) and materials. Deliver 3. SRCD staff facilitate the session and share practical resources. Follow-up 4. We send a recap with links, handouts, and next‑steps. For Educators We can align visits with your scope and calendar. Ask about NGSS tie‑ins, safety plans, and chaperone guidelines. For Community Hosts Granges, libraries, fairs, councils—let’s co‑host. We’ll bring speakers, simple demos, or a curated video program. Request a Program or Screening Send the audience, topic, venue, and a few dates. We’ll confirm details and provide a one‑page outline you can share with your group. Siskiyou RCD email

Scott River Mainstem Habitat Typing Project Phase 1 The Upper Mainstem Scott River Habitat Enhancement: Phase I Project (Project) will examine and analyze contributing impacts to salmonid species within four contiguous miles of the upper mainstem Scott River and lower French Creek. This Project is a planning effort designed to better understand limiting factors and constraints to salmonid productivity through a detailed existing conditions analysis. Upon completion, this work will inform future implementation projects that will improve instream and off-channel habitat, enhance floodplain connectivity, improve riparian health, and establish drought resiliency measures. The Siskiyou Resource Conservation District (SRCD) will coordinate this work in partnership with the Siskiyou Land Trust (SLT), the Scott River Water Trust (SRWT), California Trout (Caltrout), Native American Tribes, and participating landowners. This request is part of a comprehensive effort being developed by the listed parties to restore fisheries populations and improve on-farm management. Working with the Spencer Ranch, KK Bar Ranch, and Scott River Ranch, the project area encompasses four contiguous miles of the mainstem Scott River through reaches 14 and 15 (Project Map), which is home to some of the highest salmonid intrinsic potential in the basin (NMFS, 2014). Previous Next

Lower Moffett Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project Phase I This proposal represents the first phase of a multi-year project. Phase I includes assessment, monitoring and concept design. Phase II would follow with permitting, final design and implementation once the technical work is complete. Problem Statement: The mouth of Moffett Creek remains unstable. Sediment fills pools during low water periods and banks cut out during higher flows. In summer, the mouth becomes warm and stagnant which limits oxygen and creates conditions that discourage fish from entering. The channel has little complexity, and the floodplain does not engage as it should. These conditions reduce habitat quality and slow natural recovery processes. $158,260.13 Previous Next

KARISM Project 2024 Education and outreach grant for the SRCD's botany program. Funded by the Salmon River Restoration Council, in coordination with the Klamath Alliance for Regional Invasive Species Management (KARISM). Previous Next

Wildfire Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program Funded by a $6 million State Coastal Conservancy grant executed in April 2024, the North Coast Wildfire Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program will be administered by Humboldt County RCD in partnership with the 11-member North Coast RCD Collaborative - including Siskiyou RCD - to award and oversee grants for planning, community outreach, permitting, environmental review, and on-the-ground wildfire-resilience projects across coastal watershed counties from Del Norte to Napa through 2029; priority will go to high-risk areas, disadvantaged communities, public or protected lands, and initiatives that create long-term, multi-benefit improvements to natural-land management and local capacity Previous Next

Masterson Road/Noyes Valley Creek Road Crossing Culvert Project This project will replace an unimproved low-water road crossing at Masterson Road with a bottomless, stream simulation culvert to restore fish passage and protect aquatic habitat in Noyes Valley Creek, a tributary to the East Fork Scott River. Noyes Valley Creek provides seasonal spawning, rearing, and migration habitat for ESA-listed coho salmon and other native salmonids and has been habitat typed by the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District (SRCD) as recently as 2023. Currently, the creek flows directly over a dirt road surface during winter and early spring runoff, forcing vehicles to drive through the active channel and creating shallow, unstable passage conditions for fish. The proposed project will span the active channel, maintain natural bed and hydraulic conditions, and accommodate sediment and debris transport, improving aquatic organism passage while reducing roadway maintenance and safety concerns. $130,648.96 Previous Next