American Rivers Inc

The Uncompahgre Multi-benefit Project Will Restore and Enhance the Aquatic, Riparian, and Upland Riparian Habitats Along One Mile of the Uncompahgre River in Portland, Colorado. Irrigation Infrastructure Upgrades, Invasive Plant Removal, and Native Plant Revegetation Will Restore and Enhance 31.6 Acres of Riparian Habitat. In-channel Work Will Restore One Mile of the River by Stabilizing the Channel, Bank, and Irrigation Inlet, Improving Floodplain Connectivity, and Providing Habitat Diversity With Scour Pools and Other Small Habitat Improvements. the Project Will Create Self-sustaining Habitat Restoration While Avoiding Increases in Flood Elevation or Extent for the 100-YEAR Flood to Protect Safety and Property. a Partnership Between American Rivers, the Ward Water Group, and Local Landowners Will Implement the Project. the Project Will Address Goals Within the 2018 Uncompahgre Watershed Plan.