Little Slate Creek

This summer has consisted of field work and more field work! I have been working on a project in the Slate Creek watershed surveying road/trail crossing (culverts, fords, etc) to determine which ones are a barrier for fish and other aquatics passage. It has been great to be working in the mountains and the wildlife sightings have been good as well. To date, this includes: lynx, bobcat, bear, elk, moose, deer, badger, and turkey.

Culverts with minimal flows don't accomodate floating a tape through so easily. If the culvert is big enough, we crawl through. Close your mouth and keep your head low!

Wadered up!