Radiant Creek Willow Staking

WHY?

Radiant Creek is a tributary of the Clearwater River, and is an important stream for threatened native Bull Trout. Riparian degradation caused primarily by flooding, livestock access, OHV use, and feral horses in and around both streams has been impacting Bull Trout. Additionally, the lack of structure and vegetation in Radiant Creek causes Bull Trout to struggle to retain water during the dry season, with Radiant Creek in particular often running dry in the summer. Freshwater Conservation Canada is working with the allotment holder, Cows and Fish, and Alberta Environment and Parks to address these issues, and improve the aquatic and riparian habitat in the watershed.

WHAT?

Over the past year, Freshwater Conservation Canada has been restoring habitat along Radiant Creek by installing riparian fencing to exclude livestock and feral horses from the riparian areas, adding beaver dam analogues and woody debris to help increase water retention and habitat…