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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

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

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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

About the History, Authority, and Current Staff of the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District History The idea of forming local conservation districts was founded in the early 1930’s when dust storms and floods swept the nation and aroused public concern around soil erosion. Congress passed Public Law 46 in 1935 declaring conscious land use and soil conservation a national policy, after which the federal government initiated associated technical and financial assistance programs. What was needed, however, was informed cooperation and participation of local citizens. In 1937 President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote to the governors of all states recommending legislation allowing landowners to form conservation districts. Today, more than 3,000 conservation districts exist throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In California, Soil Conservation Districts began forming across the state in the 1940s. Many have been consolidated over time so that of the hundreds of Districts that once existed in California, 103 now remain. Under California Public Resources Code, Soil Conservation Districts were originally empowered to manage soil and water resources for conservation, but these powers were expanded in the early 1970s to include “related resources,” including fish and wildlife habitat. This expansion of powers was reflected in the name change from “Soil” Conservation Districts to “Resource” Conservation Districts in 1971. The Siskiyou Resource (Soil) Conservation District has been in operation continuously since a referendum and election was held May 17, 1949 approving the creation of this non-taxing special district within Siskiyou County. The District is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of five non-paid volunteers appointed by the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors for 3-year terms allowing for renewals. Board Members must be active registered voters in Siskiyou County and reside within the District boundaries. Authority The Siskiyou Resource Conservation District was established and organized in accordance with Division 9 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California. Under Division 9, the District is empowered to research, develop and implement actions to address the conservation and management of natural resources including soil, water, and other related assets such as habitat. The RCD can cooperate directly with the United States, the State of California, counties, cities, public districts, corporations, associations, non-governmental organizations and individuals to consistently carry out work within District boundaries. The protection and management of natural and working lands has been determined to be in the general public interest and therefore, the use of public funds for these actions on privately or publicly owned land constitutes expenditure for the general public benefit. Publicly funded work by the District involves a contractual agreement between one or more government agencies and the District. It is the policy of the District to obtain complete landowner consent before proceeding with any project on private or public land. Sphere of Influence The District consists of 1,176,160 acres of privately (294,160 acres) and publicly (882,000 acres) owned lands in the Scott River watershed, Salmon River watershed, and portions of the Klamath River. This includes the Klamath National Forest in the western and northern areas of the District and portions of the Shasta National Forest in the southern end of the District. Small portions of Native American lands lie within District boundaries. The towns of Fort Jones, Greenview, Etna, and Callahan are excluded. District Staff Evan - District Manager | evan@siskiyourcd.com Lindsay - Project Coordinator | lindsay@siskiyourcd.com Henry - Project Coordinator | henry@siskiyourcd.com Christina - Lead Field Technician | christina@siskiyourcd.com Nathan - Field Technician nathan@siskiyourcd.com Board of Directors Caroline Luiz - Board Chairman Jefferson Maddox Peter Garaventa Barry Brown Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) are filed with the Siskiyou County Clerk

The Siskiyou Resource Conservation is a Special District in North Western California that consists of 1,176,160 acres of privately (294,160 acres) and publicly (882,000 acres) owned lands in the Scott River watershed, Salmon River watershed, and portions of the Klamath River. Resources CARCD KBMP SRWC MKWC SRRC QVIR CSDA CSCC Working Together In Conservation Since 1949. The Siskiyou RCD is a Special District of Siskiyou County, California that was established in 1949. The Siskiyou RCD works for the landowners of the Agricultural, Residential and Forest lands of the Salmon River and Scott River watersheds. The Salmon and Scott River's are major tributaries of the Klamath River located in Western Siskiyou County in far Northern California. The mission of the Siskiyou RCD is to recognize, identify, and meet conservation and restoration needs through voluntary landowner/manage and resource user participation by providing technical, financial, and educational leadership within the boundaries of the District. The Siskiyou RCD performs an extensive array of projects to protect the Natural Resources and rural lifestyle of the Scott River watershed. Projects include agricultural and diversion improvement, riparian protection and enhancement, water conservation, fisheries and wildlife habitat improvement, water quality monitoring, and biological monitoring. The Siskiyou RCD works directly with local landowners and government agencies. The Siskiyou RCD works in concert with public and private sectors to cooperatively seek solutions to help manage local resources and to solve natural resource related problems.

2023 Mid-Klamath Chinook Spawning Ground Surveys The Siskiyou Resource Conservation District (SRCD) has been actively engaged in annual spawning ground surveys in the Scott River Valley since 2003. Through collaborative efforts between the Scott River Fish Counting Facility and cooperative surveys, a comprehensive dataset on fall-run Chinook salmon is gathered each year. This dataset encompasses vital information on run abundance, timing, age/sex/length composition, hatchery contribution, and spawning distribution. The monitoring of this population provides invaluable trend data, facilitating escapement estimates used by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council for effective management and allocation of Klamath Basin fall-run Chinook salmon. Additionally, the assessment of redd distribution aids local organizations in prioritizing habitat restoration projects on the Scott River mainstem and evaluating their effectiveness. These efforts include the utilization of spawning gravel sorted by large wood augmentation, offering insights into connectivity in upper reaches of the watershed that are typically inaccessible for spawning due to low-flow passage barriers. Previous Next

Future Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Project Efforts Announcements: Scott River Mainstem Habitat Typing, Phase II CEQA Package (2025) Title Submission Date Abstract Proposed Budget Lower Moffett Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project Phase I 01/15/2026 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 Kidder Creek Confluence Revetment and Fish Passage and Improvement Project 01/15/2026 This project will stabilize approximately 150 feet of actively failing bank at the confluence of Kidder Creek and the Scott River and remove accumulated eroded material that has constricted the channel and blocked fish movement. Continued bank failure at the mouth of Kidder Creek has reduced channel capacity, impeded adult coho salmon access to upstream habitat, and created conditions that trap out-migrating juveniles during low-velocity periods. By installing durable, habitat-appropriate bank revetment and restoring the natural channel opening, the project will reestablish reliable fish passage, reduce ongoing sediment inputs to the Scott River, and improve overall channel function at this critical junction in the watershed. $145,021.38 Masterson Road/Noyes Valley Creek Road Crossing Culvert Project 01/15/2026 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 Scott River Mainstem Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2 10/01/2025 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 Shackleford Confluence Habitat Improvement Project Phase 1 12/31/2024 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 Scott River Native Plant Monitoring and Education Initiative: Conserving At-Risk Species and Sensitive Habitats 12/01/2024 The proposed project directly aligns with the Siskiyou Resource Conservation District’s (SRCD) mission to identify conservation and watershed enhancement needs and provide support to landowners and resource managers through technical, financial, and educational leadership. By addressing the preservation of native plants and biologically sensitive botanical areas in the Scott River watershed, this project encapsulates SRCD’s commitment to fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable land use practices. TBD

Scott River Coho Spawning Ground Survey Project 2023-2025 The Contractor will conduct The Annual Scott River Coho Salmon Spawning Ground Surveys (Project), within the Scott River and its tributaries for three years during the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 runs. During October and November annually, the Contractor will coordinate with landowners to gain property access to complete the surveys. The Contractor will provide the resources to conduct landowner outreach, spawning surveys to collect spawning distribution data (range and relative density), run data (sex ratio, age composition, hatchery contribution) and biological data (length, prespawn mortality, samples) of Coho Salmon. This project is part of the larger MidKlamath Cooperative Spawning Ground Surveys and is essential to assessing the effects of restoration actions and water management on several imperiled fish species in the Scott River and the larger Klamath River Basin. Previous Next

Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Fee For Service Programs Water Quality Monitoring Wood Chipper Program Technical Writing Fee‑for‑Service Programs Practical, science‑based services for landowners, producers, and communities in Scott Valley and surrounding areas. Hire our team for water quality monitoring, irrigation efficiency support, integrated pest management planning, technical writing, and defensible‑space forestry with our wood chipper program. Services At A Glance Water Quality Monitoring Field sampling and reporting to help you understand conditions on your property or project site. We follow standard methods and provide clear, decision‑ready summaries. Parameters: temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity; project‑specific add‑ons available. Site setup, recurring sampling, QA/QC, and final data package (CSV + summary memo). Support for regulatory/permit reporting where needed. Deliverables: Sampling plan, field logs, data summary, and recommendations. Request A Quote Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans Site‑specific, least‑toxic strategies for farms and ranches. We combine monitoring, thresholds, cultural practices, and targeted controls. Pest and beneficial identification; monitoring plan and action thresholds. Cultural/mechanical controls first; chemical options only as needed and compliant. Worker‑friendly scouting sheets and season calendar. Deliverables: Written IPM plan, field‑use checklists, and a season‑start toolbox talk. Request A Quote CEQA Lead Agency Filing & Environmental Review For eligible projects within our jurisdiction, SRCD can serve as Lead Agency under CEQA—coordinating the environmental review and handling State Clearinghouse filings. CEQA pathway selection and schedule (Exemption, IS/ND, IS/MND) with a practical scope. State Clearinghouse submittal, public noticing (NOE/NOD), and comment coordination. Board resolution templates and organized record‑of‑proceedings. Deliverables: CEQA strategy memo; Initial Study checklist or draft IS/MND as needed; SCH package; notices; comment log; and board‑packet materials. Note: We are not a law firm; services do not constitute legal advice. Request A Quote Irrigation Technical Assistance Practical upgrades that save water and improve crop outcomes. We help evaluate systems and identify cost‑effective improvements. On‑site assessment of pivots, wheel‑lines, or sprinkler sets. Distribution uniformity checks and nozzle/pressure recommendations. Scheduling tools (acre‑feet to run‑time conversions) and simple recordkeeping templates. Deliverables: Findings memo with prioritized recommendations and an implementation checklist. Request A Quote Wood Chipper & Defensible Space Forestry Protect homesites and infrastructure by reducing ladder fuels and slash. We bring a chipper crew and help you meet defensible space standards. Pre‑visit walkthrough to set scope and access needs. Chipping of slash/piles; basic pruning and small‑diameter removal. Simple before/after report for records and insurance. Deliverables: Work summary, photos, and follow‑up maintenance tips. Request A Quote Technical Writing & Reporting Concise, plain‑English documents grounded in sound methods. We draft grants, work plans, scopes, monitoring summaries, and regulatory submittals. Grant proposals (narratives, budgets, tasks/deliverables tables). Monitoring and compliance reports with methods, results, and data appendices. Plain‑language summaries and web copy for project pages. Deliverables: Editable files (DOCX), clean PDFs, and share‑ready tables/templates. Request A Quote How It Works Inquiry 1. Send us your location, goals, and timeline. We’ll confirm scope and site access. Estimate 2. We provide a written estimate and schedule. Cost‑share may be available when grant funding allows. Field Work 3. Our crew completes the work safely and efficiently. We coordinate with landowners and tenants. Deliverables. 4. You receive a clear summary with next steps, data files (if applicable), and any compliance notes. Service Area Primary coverage in Scott Valley and adjacent Siskiyou County communities. Travel outside this area is possible - please inquire. Hours: Monday–Friday, field schedules vary seasonally. Safety: We maintain OSHA‑compliant practices and job hazard analyses. Compliance: We can align with permit or reporting needs when requested. Why SRCD Local, practical, and science‑based. Our team works alongside producers and landowners every season - bringing objective recommendations and hands‑on help when it’s needed most. Our team respects our local landowner Request A Quote Tell us what you need and where the site is located. We’ll follow up with a short call to confirm scope and put a date on the calendar. Siskiyou RCD email

Siskiyou Resource Conservation District Real-Time Water Quality and Flow Monitoring Dashboard If you have any questions or see any issues with data, please contact us. These provisional data have not been reviewed or edited and may be subject to significant change. Scott River Main-stem Water Monitoring Project Annual Report for 2024 is available in our library .

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