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PRISM Project #00-1111 (Completed)
Gorst Creek Restoration

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    Project Details    
Bremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) Attachment #3688,
Bremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) Attachment #3688,

Bremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) Attachment #3688, Bremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) Attachment #3693, Bremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) 09/19/2003, Attachment #5796, Gorst 1yr post constructionBremerton Public Works; Gorst Creek Restoration (#00-1111) 09/19/2003, Attachment #5798, Gorst monitoring
Project Status:  Closed Completed since 07/31/2002
 
Project Type:  Restoration
Project Sponsor:  Bremerton Public Works
Funding Board:  Salmon Recovery Funding Board
              Funding  
Salmon State Projects: $368,150
Total RCO Grant: $368,150 (69%)
Sponsor Match: $166,500 (31%)
Total Agreement: $534,650 (100%)
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    Project Description    
The proposed Gorst Creek Restoration project removes approx. 720 ft. of stream from a concrete lined channel to restore segment to a natural configuration. Existing conditions: sparse shallow substrate, absence of pools, LWD, and natural vegetation. These conditions limit spawning and rearing, especially during high flow. Proposed restoration: 1) construct approx. 1000 ft. of naturally configured earthen channel; 2) place substrate suitable for spawning medium; 3) construct adjacent backwaters and wetlands; 4) place natural log, root wad, and rock structures; 5) Establish native trees and shrubs within riparian zone. Project benefits: augment and improve spawning areas; create new rearing and resting areas; enhance overall salmonid habitat and migration; restore natural riparian conditions. Salmonids utilizing this system include fall native chum, mixed stock coho, winter wild steelhead, cutthroat, and hatchery fall chinook (Grover Cr. stock).



Gorst Creek, on the Kitsap Peninsula SW of Bremerton drains approx. 5800 acres to Sinclair inlet in south Puget Sound. The project site and half of the upper watershed is owned by the City of Bremerton Water Utility. The habitat upstream of the project site is in excellent condition, with most of the basin being forested. The existing concrete channel was part of the original supply system and has been in place 60+ yrs. Design plans will be completed early 2000. Project is supported by the Kitsap PUD and the Suquamish Tribe.

    Project Contacts    
         
Project Sponsor: Bremerton Public Works Lead Entity: West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery
  Project Contact: Bill McKinney

    
 
Funding Agency: Recreation and Conservation Office    
  Project Manager: Bridget Kaminski
bridget.kaminski@rco.wa.gov
(360) 472-5546 		   

    Project Location    
General Area:   Gorst Creek, Kitsap County
County:   Kitsap
Legislative District:   26
Congressional District 2022:   06
Salmon Recovery Regions:   Puget Sound
Watershed Administrative Unit:   S Sinclair Inlet
HUC8:   Puget Sound (17110019)
WRIA:   Kitsap
Sections:   32
Township:   T24NR01E
Coordinates:   47.53072517
-122.70980031

    Worksites    
Worksite NameScope of WorkActual Restoration Cost
Work Site #1 (#1) Architectural & Engineering (A&E), Channel reconfiguration and connectivity (C.4.c.1), Channel structure placement (C.4.d.1), Implementation monitoring, Obtain permits, Planting (C.5.c.1), Spawning gravel placement (C.4.f.1) $556,441
 Total$556,441
Amounts may not be complete

    Properties    
Worksite Name Property NameLandowner Type
Work Site #1 (#1)   Property 1 - Property - Worksite #1 Local Government
   Total
Amounts may not be complete

    Project Metrics (Outcomes, Benefits)    
 Category / Work Type / MetricFinal

Restoration Metrics (rolled up from Worksite level)

Instream Habitat Project
      Channel reconfiguration and connectivity (C.4.c.1)
Miles of Stream Treated for channel reconfiguration and connectivity (C.4.c.3) 0.14
Miles of Off-Channel Stream Created or Connected (C.4.c.4) 0.01
Acres Of Channel/Off-Channel Connected Or Added (C.4.c.5) 0.5
Instream Pools Created/Added (C.4.c.6) 2
      Channel structure placement (C.4.d.1)
Miles of Stream Treated for channel structure placement (C.4.d.3) 0.20
Acres Of Streambed Treated for channel structure placement (C.4.d.4) 0.8
Pools Created through channel structure placement (C.4.d.5) 2
Number of structures placed in channel (C.4.d.7) 30
      Spawning gravel placement (C.4.f.1)
Miles of Stream Treated with spawning gravel placement (C.4.f.2) 0.20
Cubic Yards of spawning gravel placed (C.4.f.3) 650

Riparian Habitat Project
      Planting (C.5.c.1)
Acres Planted in riparian (C.5.c.3) 1.8

Permits
      Obtain permits
Number of permits required for implementation of project 3

    Project Milestones    
Milestone NameTarget DateDescription
RFP Complete/Consultant Hired 12/03/1999 Sponsor Match
Project Start 03/17/2000
A&E Complete/Permits Submitted 08/31/2000
Plans/Specs Reviewed Mgmt Agy 08/31/2000 Estimated
Monitor/Steward Plan Complete 08/31/2000 Estimated
Monitoring Started 09/15/2000 Approximate
Bid Awarded 02/15/2001 Approximate
Construction Started 05/01/2001 Subject to permits
Construction Complete 12/31/2002
Monitoring Complete 03/01/2005 Construction/Biological
Agreement End Date 03/01/2005
Final Docs/Billing to Mgmt Agy 03/01/2005


    Project Attachments    
Attachment TypeAttachment TitleAttach Date
Inspection Photos 00-1111 Gorst Creek Restoration Compliance.pptx 03/14/2019
Inspection Report Inspection Report, #1229 (Accepted 10/04/17 15:45:51).pdf 10/04/2017
Photo Gorst spawners.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst 1yr post construction.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst Fish.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst Monitoring.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst Monitoring.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst monitoring.jpg 09/22/2003
Photo Gorst 1yr post construction.jpg 09/22/2003
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