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Metric 1675: # of acres of habitat treated by dike breaching in the Riparian zone - Published

Basics

Metric Type ID:

1675

Metric Name:

# of acres of habitat treated by dike breaching in the Riparian zone

Metric Unit Type:

number

Is Numeric:

Yes

Precision:

0.01

Metric Guidance

Metric Guidance ID	Description	Used on Work Elements
312	Identify the total acres of habitat treated in this habitat zone.; Riparian: A riparian zone is the transition zone between aquatic and upland habitat typically within a rivers floodplain. These habitats are related to and influenced by surface or subsurface waters, especially the margins of streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, seeps, and ditches between land and a stream; and above the average high watermark, or bank full height. Plant communities along the river and lake margins are called riparian vegetation, characterized by hydrophilic plants. This includes floodplain habitat, which may be restored to properly functioning conditions. (This excludes floodplain habitat influenced by the tides, which is classified as ""Estuarine Habitat"" for Pisces).; Dike breaching: opens small sections or gaps in the dike to allow for hydrolic connectivity, but functionality may be impaired by the remaining large portions of the dike. ;	180

Work Elements That Use This Metric

1 Work Element Associated With Metric 1675: # of acres of habitat treated by dike breaching in the Riparian zone

Work Element	Work Element Association Status	Description	FY Start	FY End	Guidance ID	Guidance	Required / Optional	Is Activated By Default	Included in PI	Supports PCSRF/PNSHP (Katz)	PNSHP Metric Code	PNSHP Metric
180. Enhance Floodplain/Remove, Modify, Breach Dike	Active	This work element is intended for the full or partial removal, breaching, lowering, and/or relocation/set-back of artificial levees or dikes adjacent to streams and estuaries for the purpose of floodplain, riparian habitat improvements. This WE may be the main emphasis of a stream habitat restoration project, or it may be a component of a broader set of techniques implemented in concert which collectively define a project. When this WE is used, the contract must also include 175. Produce Design . If the work includes improvement of fish passage into upstream reaches of the existing channel, then use 84. Remove/Install Diversion (Expired) , 85. Remove/Breach Fish Passage Barrier , or 184. Install Fish Passage Structure . If work is to create, restore, or enhance wetland function then use 181. Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland .	2011		312	Identify the total acres of habitat treated in this habitat zone.; Riparian: A riparian zone is the transition zone between aquatic and upland habitat typically within a rivers floodplain. These habitats are related to and influenced by surface or subsurface waters, especially the margins of streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, seeps, and ditches between land and a stream; and above the average high watermark, or bank full height. Plant communities along the river and lake margins are called riparian vegetation, characterized by hydrophilic plants. This includes floodplain habitat, which may be restored to properly functioning conditions. (This excludes floodplain habitat influenced by the tides, which is classified as ""Estuarine Habitat"" for Pisces).; Dike breaching: opens small sections or gaps in the dike to allow for hydrolic connectivity, but functionality may be impaired by the remaining large portions of the dike. ;	Required	Yes	No	Yes	C.9.d.3	Acres of habitat made available to salmonids
ITS Action Category: Floodplain/Wetland Improvement ITS Metric: Amount of floodplain reconnected

Rationale:

Associated Measures

Measure	HLI
acres improved in various ways	Habitat Acres
acres treated instream
acres improved in riparian areas

PCSRF/PNSHP (Katz)

Supports PCSRF/PNSHP (Katz):

Yes

PNSHP Metric Association	Work Element
C.0 Salmonid Habitat Restoration and Acquisition C.9 Estuarine/Nearshore Project C.9.d.1 Dike or berm modification/removal C.9.d.3 Acres of habitat made available to salmonids	180. Enhance Floodplain/Remove, Modify, Breach Dike

Summary

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