Reese Creek Watershed Enhancement

The objective of this Agreement is to Yellowstone National Park is the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).This ecosystem encompasses an uncommon abundance of geologic features which gives rise to a diversity of habitats and wildlife species. Within Yellowstone Park over 51% of the surface area is covered by water. There are more than 220 named and hundreds of unnamed streams with a cumulative length of 4,300 kilometers, most of which are habitat for cold-water fish species. Included are a number of native fish species important both as a food source for predator species and visitor enjoyment. Non-consumptive angling contributes significant experiential and economic value locally, regionally, and to visitors from around the world. To help ensure the long term viability of these resources and values, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) seeks a partner with demonstrated experience and expertise in public/private partnership collaboration and development, knowledge of Montana water rights, and a successful track record of carrying watershed improvement projects to completion. The primary goal of this cooperative agreement is to facilitate a project that reduces irrigation water lost to infiltration and evaporation by replacing an open, unlined ditch with a flow metered pipe system. This saved water will be kept in the Reese Creek flow channel, reduce or eliminate dewatering events, and increase water available to benefit native trout, riparian habitat, and an ongoin...
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