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West Boulder River

Diversion Rehabilitation Project

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(Pre-Construction)
The previous point of diversion consists of a headgate that is located on a side channel of the West Boulder River.  The side channel receives consistent flow from the main thread; however, it is perched above the main channel such that its flows are commonly too shallow to satisfy diversion requirements at the headgate.  To deepen flows at the headgate, a rock weir has been installed below the headgate structure.  During spring runoff, the side channel is chronically prone to sediment and woody debris accumulation.  The current headgate/weir configuration promotes that accumulation, requiring extensive annual maintenance. 
The proposed project is designed to maintain necessary water surface elevation, ensuring water delivery to the irrigation ditch.  Construction of a stable weir structure is intended facilitate conveyance of both debris and sediment past the structure.  Relocation of the headgate to the channel margin is designed to remove backwatering that promotes woody debris accumulation.  The headgate will be realigned so that it does not impede natural flow paths along the bank.
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(During Construction)
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(After Construction)
  •  Reduced maintenance activities water temperatures improving cool water refuges for trout

  •  Increased hydraulic potential for sediment transport

  • Reduced woody debris accumulations at headgate structure

  • Increased flows at hedagate 

 

Completion Date: 2009

TESTIMONIALS

"I can't thank you and the guys enough for your great work! I am so excited for the future of both rivers. We have made such an improvement to the habitat. I couldn't be more proud of the two projects! All my best."

-Michael L. Bateman


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"In 2012 I hired Urbani Fisheries LLC to restore a section of river along my property. ​Today the whole aquatic system is better off and I have caught some of the biggest fish of my life. They use a holistic approach and work well with all the players to get the job done."
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​-A. Cooke (New Jersey)



"In 2011 the Raritan Associates, a very old fly fishing club on the North Branch of the Raritan river in New Jersey, contracted with Urbani Fisheries, LLC to do some major stream  habitat improvement  & restoration work on the stream. This work included deepening certain pools, building rock weirs and placing boulder clusters in certain parts of the stream to create pocket water generally increase aquatic invertebrate habitat. Joe Urbani and our club worked very closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service with whom we had a WHIP contract to help finance this important work on the North Branch.

The actual work took place over about a ten day period during which time Joe Urbani and his top flight crew were on site each day as the restoration work was implemented in accordance with an approved plan. Urbani Fisheries built approximately 16 pools and used the spoils to build point bars for the purpose of narrowing the channel cross-section. Likewise, banks were stabilized with boulders and plantings in order to mitigate erosion. 

During the entire process Joe Urbani and his crew were professional, competent, caring and thorough in all their work. The end result is a dramatically improved fishery and a restored trout habitat that has produced a superb fly fishing experience for our membership."

-B. Danforth Ely- President, Raritan Associates    


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(406) 587-0588
Address: 198 North Star Lane Bozeman, MT 59718
Fax: (406) 585-9126


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