Riparian Restoration and Erosion Stabilization of a Road Crossing near Richmond Lake Recreation Site

  • Alisha Skelton

Abstract

In the interior of British Columbia, road crossings are the single largest contributor to stream sedimentation (Beaudry & Associates, 2007; Elliot et al., 1996; Fisheries Target Committee, 1996) and when a new forest service road was constructed to access the Richmond Lake Recreation Site in north-central BC, significant concerns around soil erosion and sedimentation around a small stream crossing arose. Ecological restoration activities in areas developed for recreation must consider other values in addition to ensuring a functioning ecosystem: the safety of recreation users, their enjoyment of the area and community interest play a role in restoration (Govt of BC, 2020a). This project looked at how to balance the interests of people using the area while managing impacts to the ecosystem from road construction.

Published
2021-06-11
Section
Technical Papers