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Healthy Streams Through Bringing People Together
Accelerating Cooperative Riparian Restoration Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
Focus attention on physical function Not values that are produced
Collaborative planning for management Meeting many of the desired resource values Keeping water on the land longer
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) Assessment
PFC Method developed by BLM, USFWS, and NRCS
Running water (lotic) assessment first emphasis
1993 First Technical Reference for lotic riparian/wetland areas
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) Assessment
1994 Techincal Reference 1737-11
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) Assessment
1996 The National Riparian Formed BLM Forest Service NRCS Partner
1998 Technical Reference 1737-15
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) Assessment
1999 Technical Reference 1737-16
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
Introduce and define terms
Stratification and stream classification
Introduce the assessment process
Water and hydrologic attributes and processes
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
Vegetation functions
Erosion and depositional processes
Summary findings
Exercise
Instructions for field excercise
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition
Term is used in two ways Methodology for assessing the
physical functioning of riparian-wetland areas
An on-the-ground condition of riparian-wetland areas
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
Communication Tool
Common Vocabulary
Based on Valid Scientific Processes
Requires an Interdisciplinary Team
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
Uses Inventory Data
Synthesis and Interpretation Tool
Time Specific
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PFC helps
Determine potential and capability
Define issues that need to be addressed
Determine appropriate monitoring
Select appropriate management practices
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PFC Helps Assess
How well the physical processes are workingHow well the riparian-wetland area will withstand the energies of a 25 to 30 year eventThe system’s ability to maintain and produce both physical and biological values
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PFC isn’t
A replacement for biological inventory or monitoring protocolsThe only methodology for determining the health of riparian or aquatic components of the riparian-wetland area
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PFC may not equal
Potential Natural Community (PNC)
Desired Plant Community (DPC)
Desired Future Condition (DFC)
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Wetland
Areas inundated or saturated by surface or ground water
Supports a prevalence of vegetation suited to saturated soils
Includes marshes, shallow swamps, sloughs, lakeshores, wet meadows, springs, seeps, and riparian areas
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Riparian Area
Transition between the aquatic (saturated) and upland areas
Vegetation and physical (soil) characteristics reflect the influence of permanent surface or ground water
Land along streams, ponds, marshes, springs, and seeps are examples
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Riparian-Wetland Types
Lotic Flowing water systems (streams)
Defined channel Gradient
Lentic Standing surface water
Lakes, reservoirs, ponds, marshes
Ground Water Seeps and springs Bogs and wet meadows
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Potential
The highest ecological status an area can attain with little influence by man.
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Capability
The highest ecological status a riparian-wetland area can attain given major influences by man affecting the hydrologic processes, e.g. large dam, diversions, & highways.
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Proper Functioning Condition (lotic)
Riparian-wetland areas are functioning properly when adequate vegetation, landform, or large woody debris is present to dissipate stream energy associated with high water flows,
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Proper Functioning Condition (lotic)
thereby: : reduce erosion filter sediment capture bedload aid floodplain development improve flood-water retention improve ground water recharge stabilize stream banks develop root masses that stabilize streambanks
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Proper Functioning Condition (lotic)
Resulting in Resource Values such as: improved water quality habitat, water depth, duration, and
temperature for fish production waterfowl breeding and other uses greater biodiversity
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Functioning-at-Risk
Riparian-wetland areas that are in functional condition, but an existing soil, water, or vegetation attribute makes them susceptible to degradation
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Functioning-at-Risk
ExamplesKentucky bluegrassStreambank damageUnhealthy woody vegetation
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Nonfunctional
Riparian-wetland areas that clearly are NOT providing adequate vegetation, landform, or large woody debris to:
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Nonfunctional
Does not dissipate stream energy associated with high flows
Does not reduce erosion
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Nonfunctional
ExamplesAbsence of floodplains were one
should beActively eroding streambanksExcessive soil compactionUpland vegetation in riparian area
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Preparing to do a PFC Assessment
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Natural Riparian Resources
VegetationSoil, Landscape
Water
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Preparing to do aRiparian PFC Assessment
Learn all we can about riparian-wetland area
Collect existing information on stream
Obtain maps, aerial photos, inventories, etc.
Complete a preliminary stratification
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Stratification
Purpose To divide into areas with similar
characteristics Current condition and production Site potential or capability Limiting factors Reference or comparison sites Monitoring sites
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Stratification
Geology
Stream order or confluence
Valley bottom type
Stream gradient
Stream type (Rosgen)
Soils
Vegetation
Hydrologic controls
Land uses
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Stream Classification
Ordering of streams into sets based on their similarities or relationships
Objectives Predict river’s behavior Provides hydraulic and sediment relationships Extrapolate site specific data to similar
streams Consistent framework for communications
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Rosgen Stream Classification
Stream Characterization Channel Pattern
Single Thread Multiple Thread Anastomosed (network) Channel Slope Sinuosity
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Sinuosity = Stream Length/ Valley Length 1.9 370’ 195’
Rosgen Stream ClassificationSinuosity
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Rosgen Stream ClassificationSinuosity
Sinuosity = Stream Length / Valley Bottom Length 1 = 100’ / 100’
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Rosgen Stream ClassificationSlope or Gradient
Elevation at Elevation at upper end lower end
% Mean Slope = Stream channel length
* 100
Elevation = 5031
Elevation = 5025
Elevation Difference=6’ Length = 560’ Gradient= 1.1%
Elevation = 5031
Elevation = 5025
Elevation Difference=6’ Length = 400’ Gradient= 1.5%
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Rosgen Stream Classification
Stream Characterization Channel Characteristics
Width to Depth Ratio Entrenchment Ratio Channel Material
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Rosgen Stream ClassificationWidth/Depth Ratio
Base Flow
Bankfull
Bankfull Width / Average Bankfull Depth
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Rosgen Stream Classification
Base Flow
Bankfull
Floodprone width/Bankfull Width
2 X Maximum Bankfull Depth
Floodprone Area
Entrenchment Ratio
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Rosgen Stream TypesRosgen Stream Types
StreamType Aa+ A B C D EDA F G
B
2 - 4%
C
< 2%
D
< 0.5%
DA
< 4%
E
< 2%
F
< 2%G
2 - 4%
Longitudinal, Cross-Sectional and Plan Viewsof Major Stream Types
Rosgen, 1996
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Type Aa+
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A Type
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B Type
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C Type
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DA Type
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D Type
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E Type
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F Type
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G Type
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Rosgen Stream ClassificationChannel Material (substrate)
1 – Bedrock
2 – Boulder (10+ inches)
3 – Cobble (2.5 to 10 inches)
4 – Gravel (.08 to 2.5 inches)
5 – Sand (.062 to 2 millimeters)
6 – Silt/Clay (< .062 millimeters)
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Management Interpretations
TYPERECOVERYPOTENTIAL
SENSITIVITYTO
DISTURBANCESEDIMENT
SUPPLY
STREAMBANKEROSION
POTENTIAL
VEGETATIONCONTROLLING
INFLUENCE
A3 very low excellent very low very low negligible
A5 extreme very poor very high very high negligible
B3 low excellent low low moderate
B5 moderate excellent moderate moderate moderate
C3 moderate good moderate moderate very high
C5 very high fair very high very high very high
G3 very high poor very high very high high
G5 extreme very poor very poor very high high
Rosgen, 1996
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Stratification (Example)Hardtrigger and Little Hardtrigger Creeks
NF
FAR
FAR
PFC
PFC
PFC
NF/FAR
“D/B”
“B”
“B”
“B”
“B/C”
“C”
“C”
“C”
“F”
PFC
FAR
1
2
3
4Hardtrigger Creek
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Hardtrigger #1NF
FAR
FAR
PFC
PFC
PFC
NF/FAR
“D/B”
“B”
“B”
“B”
“B/C”
“C”
“C”
“C”
“F”
PFC
FAR
1
2
3
4Hardtrigger Creek
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Hardtrigger #2NF
FAR
FAR
PFC
PFC
PFC
NF/FAR
“D/B”
“B”
“B”
“B”
“B/C”
“C”
“C”
“C”
“F”
PFC
FAR
1
2
3
4Hardtrigger Creek
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Hardtrigger #3NF
FAR
FAR
PFC
PFC
PFC
NF/FAR
“D/B”
“B”
“B”
“B”
“B/C”
“C”
“C”
“C”
“F”
PFC
FAR
1
2
3
4Hardtrigger Creek
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Hardtrigger #4
NF
FAR
FAR
PFC
PFC
PFC
NF/FAR
“D/B”
“B”
“B”
“B”
“B/C”
“C”
“C”
“C”
“F”
PFC
FAR
1
2
3
4Hardtrigger Creek
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Attributes and Process List (lotic)
Hydrogeomorphic Ground water discharge Active floodplain Ground-water recharge Flood storage & release Flood modification Bankfull width Width/depth ratio Sinuosity Gradient Stream power Hydraulic controls Bed elevation
Vegetation Community types Community type distribution Surface Density Canopy Recruitment/reproduction Survival Community dynamics &
succession Sediment
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Attributes and Process List (lotic)
Erosion/Deposition Bank stability Bed stability (bed transport
rate) Depositional features
Soils Soil type Distribution of
aerobic/anaerobic soils Capillarity Annual pattern of soil
water states
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Determination of Capability and Potential
Hydrology, duration & frequency of flooding or pondingCurrent vegetation, compare to historicEntire watershed condition and major landformsLimiting factors, both human caused and natural & determine if they can be or need to be modified
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Determination of Capability and Potential
relict areas (e.g., preserves)
Historic photos, survey notes, and/or other documents
Species lists (animal & plant) historic and present
Species habitat (animal & plant) needs, historic & present
Determine if soils were saturated at one time
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Assessment (Lotic)
Designed to help interpret data and observations
Interdisciplinary team
Evaluated against the potential or capability
Summary determination
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Types of Channel Adjustment
Channel evolution
Normal channel dynamics
Rapid channel response
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Normal channel dynamics
Adjustments as a part of normal channel/riparian function
Incremental or periodic adjustments under high flow conditions
Involves channel & riparian interaction
Dynamic equilibrium or stable state
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Rapid channel response
Channel adjustments that occur rapidly in response to sudden changes Water discharge Sediment delivery Channel/floodplain conditions Vegetation changes Instream structures
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Stages of channel incision
Pre-incision
Incision
Channel widening
Dynamic stability
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States of Channel Succession
Sagebrush Terrace
State C NFIncision
Sagebrush Terrace
State D NFChannelWidening
Sagebrush Terrace
Mesic MeadowState E FARChannelWidening
Sagebrush Terrace
Wet Meadow/MarshState F PFCDynamicStability
Mesic Meadow Sagebrush/Upland
State B FARPre-incision
Wet Meadow/Marsh Mesic Meadow
State A PFCDynamicStability
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Wet Meadow/Marsh Mesic Meadow
State A
Sand Creek
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Mesic Meadow Sagebrush/UplandState B
Eight Mile Creek
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Sagebrush TerraceState C
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Sagebrush TerraceState D
Mudd Creek
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Sagebrush Terrace
Mesic/Wet Meadow
State E
Shoshone Creek
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Sagebrush TerraceWet Meadow/
Marsh
State F
Birch Creek
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General Instructions
This checklist constitutes the Minimum National Standard required to determine proper functioning condition of lotic riparian-wetland areas
As a minimum, an Interdisciplinary (ID) Team will use the checklist to determine the degree of function
The ID team must review existing documents, data, and information, so the team has the information necessary to complete the rating
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General Instructions
The ID team must determine the attributes and processes important to the riparian-wetland area they are assessing
Mark one box for each element. Elements are numbered for reference and does NOT constitute a priority or importance
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General Instructions
The ID Team will determine a finding for each item, record the finding on the form, and record the rationale
Based on the ID Team’s discussion, Functional Rating will be resolved and the checklist summary section completed
Establish photo points where possible to document the site
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Riparian Proper Functioning Condition Checklist (Lotic)
Write-up area descriptions
17 Questions Hydrology Vegetation Erosion and Deposition
Summary Determination
Contributing Factors
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Name of Riparian-Wetland Area: ____________________ Date ______________ Area/Segment ID: _____________ Location: _____________________________ Aerial Photo: ___________________ ID Team Observers: _________________
Yes No N/A HYDROLOGIC
1) Floodplain above bankfull inundated in “relatively frequent” events
Rationale
2) Where beaver dams are present they are active and stable
Rationale
3) Sinuosity, width/depth ratio, and gradient are in balance with the landscape setting (i.e., landform, geology, and bioclimatic region)
Rationale
4) Riparian-wetland area is widening or has achieved potential extent
Rationale
5) Upland watershed is not contributing to riparian degradation
Rationale
Yes No N/A VEGETATIVE
6) There is diverse age-class distribution of riparian-wetland
vegetation (recruitment for maintenance/recovery) Rationale
7) There is diverse composition of riparian-wetland vegetation (for maintenance/recovery)
Rationale
8) Species present indicate maintenance of riparian soil moisture characteristics
Rationale
9) Streambank vegetation is comprised of those plants or plant communities that have root masses capable of withstanding high streamflow events
Rationale
10) Riparian-wetland plants exhibit high vigor
Rationale
11) Adequate riparian-wetland vegetative cover present to protect banks and dissipate energy during high flows
Rationale
12) Plant Communities are an adequate source of coarse and/or large woody material (for maintenance/recovery)
Rationale
Standard Checklist (Lotic)
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Standard Checklist (Lotic)
Yes No N/A EROSION/DEPOSITION
13) Flood plain and channel characteristics (i.e., rocks, overflow channels, coarse and/or large woody material) are adequate to dissipate energy
Rationale
14) Point bars are revegetating with riparian-wetland vegetation
Rationale
15) Lateral stream movement is associated with natural sinuosity
Rationale
16) System is vertically stable
Rationale
17) Stream is in balance with the water and sediment being supplied by the watershed (i.e., no excessive erosion or deposition)
Rationale
Remarks:
S U M M A R Y D E T E R M IN A T IO N F u n c t io n in g R a t in g P r o p e r F u n c t io n in g C o n d i t io n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F u n c t io n a l- - A t R is k _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N o n f u n c t io n a l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R a t io n a le : O v e r w id e n e d c h a n n e l , la c k o f r ip a r ia n - w e t la n d v e g e t a t io n in a p p r o p r ia t e a r e a s , p o o r v ig o r in t h e h e r b a c e o u s p la n t a r e a s . A p p a r e n t T r e n d f o r F u n c t io n a l — A t R is k U p w a r d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D o w n w a r d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N o t A p p a r e n t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R a t io n a le : A r e f a c t o r s c o n t r i b u t in g t o u n a c c e p t a b le c o n d i t i o n s o u t s id e t h e m a n a g e r ’s c o n t r o l o r m a n a g e m e n t ? Y e s N o I f y e s , w h a t a r e t h o s e fa c t o r s ? F lo w R e g u la t io n M in in g A c t iv i t ie s U p s t re a m c h a n n e l c o n d i t io n s C h a n n e l iz a t io n R o a d e n c r o a c h m e n t A u g m e n t a t io n f lo w s R e c r e a t io n a l A c t iv i t ie s A g r ic u l t u r a l A c t iv i t ie s O th e r ( s p e c i f y ) R e m a r k s :
H ig h
L o w
C on d itio n w ith in th ef u n c tio na l r a tin g
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Natural Riparian Resources
Water
Landscape & Soil Vegetation