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California Trout will be awarded up to $9,949,441 over three years for the design, permitting, planning, and removal of a rockfall barrier and obsolete fishway in Big Chico Creek, California.

The rockfall blocks Central Valley Spring Run Chinook and Central Valley Steelhead from more than 8 miles of high-quality upstream habitat. Reconnecting access to this critical habitat would provide holding, spawning, and rearing habitat and cold water refuge that improves climate resilience in the watershed and aligns with NOAA recovery plans for both species.

Through all stages of the project, from planning to implementation, the Mechoopda Tribe and community members will be involved. The project also has a major focus on outreach to the community, with programs for youth and participation by Chico State University.

Project partners include the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, City of Chico, Mechoopda Tribe, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Chico State Department.

California Trout

20 HEALTHY OCEANS

11.463 - Habitat Conservation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]

San Francisco, California 941043219 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA’s Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity under the IIJA (NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2022-2007209)

Infrastructure $1,414,647 (14%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 253% from $2,829,294 to $9,974,441.