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Oroville Wildlife Area Floodplain Reconnection and Habitat Restoration Project Michael Rogner Senior Restoration Biologist River Partners Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment Creating Wildlife Habitat for the

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

Oroville Wildlife Area Floodplain Reconnection and Habitat Restoration Project

Michael Rogner Senior Restoration Biologist River Partners

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

Oroville Wildlife Area Floodplain Reconnection and Habitat Restoration Project

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5 OWA D-Unit

Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Project Objectives

Flood Control

Reduce 200-year flood stage in

the FR main channel by ~0.5’

Reduce post-flood

repair/maintenance efforts

Improve overall flood system

function, flexibility, and resiliency

Restoration and Recreation

Reduce the extent of invasive

species

Enhance floodplain by

increasing the flood frequency into the D-Unit

Improve interior channels and

low flow outlet to decrease potential fish entrapment

Increase fish rearing habitat

through improved floodplain connectivity

Improve recreational access

Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Restore connectivity between river channels and seasonal habitat such as oxbows, riparian terraces, and floodplains wherever possible.

Katz et al, 2013

Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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New Permanent Connection vs. Box Culvert ~3-Yr Historical Event (~400 Acre Difference)

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment

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Creating Wildlife Habitat for the Benefit of People and the Environment