Lake Tahoe EIP

Angora Creek fish passage improvement

Project Number
02.02.03.0016
Action Priority
Restore and Protect Native Fish and Wildlife
Implementers
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Primary Contact
Brian Garrett (brian.garrett@usda.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2011 - 2011
Forest Restoration Program Restore and Protect Native Fish and Wildlife
This project removed a culvert that was a barrier to fish passage and replaced it with a low water crossing that is completely passable to fish. This project, along with culvert retrofits on Angora Creek at View Circle and Lake Tahoe Blvd, make the entire length of Angora Creek accessible to migrating and residential fish.

Key Accomplishments

  • Linear Feet of Stream Channel Restored or Enhanced: 40 lf

Threshold Categories

  • Fisheries

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Location

Expenditures

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Photos

Before
Angora Creek after culvert removal and full fish passage
(Timing: Before) (~380 KB)
Credit: TRPA
Angora Creek after culvert removal and full fish passage
Angora Creek prior to culvert removal
(Timing: Before) (~3,186 KB)
Credit: USFS
Angora Creek prior to culvert removal

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 03/28/2024