lamprey barrier assessment
Recently the Watershed Council was awarded a proposal to assess barriers to Pacific Lamprey migration needs for the broader Lower Columbia Region.. Here a summary of the project approach and goals.
Below is a summary of the barriers identified within the Lamprey’s historical distribution, these will continue to be prioritized for potential ecological lift and ground-truthed with local sponsors.
pacific lamprey presence in Lower columbia watersheds
Lamprey species at cLASTKANIE FLOODPLAIN PROJECT
Restored side channel has created new opportunities for not only endangered salmon, but important lamprey species. This is a juvenile lamprey caught by ODFW on site. They have very specific habitat requirements include particular substrate structure and temperature needs. LCRWC will continue to collaborate on monitoring important for cold water species and will track temperature and water levels as the site evolves from restoration actions.
