Transcript PROPER FUNCTIONING CONDITION ASSESMENT PROCEEDURE

Riparian Proper
Functioning Condition
•A process for assessment
•A defined condition
•A starting point
•A common language
•An interdisciplinary team approach
Riparian PFC
Team Approach
•Hydrologist
•Vegetation Specialist
•Soil Scientist
•Biologist
•Allotment Permittee
NV Creeks and Communities Team
– Most Active
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Sherm Swanson, Range w/wildlife, hydro, soils
Kent McAdoo, Wildlife and range
Chuck Petersen, Range
Carol Evans, Fisheries
Sarah Peterson, Hydrology
Robin Wignall, Hydrology
Mark Coca, Range
Doug Merkler, Soils
Jerry Annis, Ranch management
Pat Coffin, Fisheries
Bob Hall, Geomorphology
John Cobourn, Hydrology
John McCann, Hydrology
NV Creeks and Communities Team
Sherm Swanson, UNR Coop. Extension, Coordinator
Kent McAdoo, UNR Coop. Extension
Chuck Petersen, NRCS
Jerry Annis, Rancher
Pat Coffin, BLM
Carol Evans, BLM
Robin Wignall, US Forest Service
Bob Hall, EPA
Jeff Jesch, Hillside Des. and Cons. Conservation District
Connie Lee, NV Dept of Wildlife
Alan Genet, NV Dept of Wildlife
Sarah Petersen, BLM
Mark Coca, BLM
Steve Foster, UNR Coop. Extension
Desi Zamudio, Private Citizen
John Cobourn, UNR Coop. Extension
John McCann, BLM
Riparian PFC-What It Is And What It Is Not
PFC is a consistent assessment of the
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING of riparian -wetland
areas
PFC considers hydrology, vegetation, and soil
and landform attributes
PFC describes a state of RESILIENCY
PFC isn’t the sole method for assessing
aquatic or terrestrial health
PFC doesn’t replace biology-based inventory
or monitoring
Riparian PFC
What It Is And What It Is Not
PFC rates PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING as the
foundation for maintenance and recovery of
desired values (fish, birds, livestock forage,
etc.)
PFC isn’t desired future condition (but it is
required for DFC)
Riparian PFC
What It Is And What It Is Not
PFC helps prioritize management/ restoration
activities where the system is “AT RISK”
PFC helps determine the timing or
correctness of management actions
PFC is useful in watershed analysis
But…it doesn’t replace watershed analysis
Riparian PFC
What It Is And What It Is Not
PFC is a qualitative assessment based on
quantitative science for people with local
knowledge
PFC helps analyze management strategies
and design monitoring plans
PFC is not a long term monitoring tool
PFC is a useful start for a monitoring program
PFC reduces the frequency & cost of
monitoring
Focusing on key locations
Focusing on driving indicators
Watersheds Capture, Store
& Safely Release Water
RIPARIAN AREAS
A form of wetland transition between permanently
saturated wetlands and upland areas
Exhibit vegetation or physical characteristics of
permanent surface or subsurface water
LAND ADJACENT
to PERENNIAL or
INTERMITTENT
STREAMS,
SPRINGS,
SEEPS,
PONDS,
ETC.
STREAM TYPES
PERENNIAL - a stream that flows
continuously
INTERMITTENT OR SEASONAL - a
stream that flows only at certain time
of the year
EPHEMERAL - a stream that flows only
in direct response to precipitation
INTERUPTED – a stream that flows
below the surface in certain areas
NATURAL RIPARIAN
RESOURCES
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