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Lower Southfork Clearwater River Habitat Restoration

Project Information

Lead Partner: Nez Perce Tribe

Lead State: Idaho

Project Years: 2026-2029

Primary Resource Concerns: Aquatic Habitat, Terrestrial Habitat, Water Quality Degradation, Inadequate Habitat for Fish, Wildlife, and invertebrates. 

Financial Assistance Available: $5,279,999.68

Project Summary

This project’s goal is to restore a section of the South Fork of the Clearwater River between Stites and Kooskia, ID.  Land Management contracts will focus on instream restoration, reconnecting historic channels, creation of wildlife/fish habitat, and revegetation along the riparian areas.

When to apply: Applications accepted year-round.  Contact NRCS staff below for more details on batching dates and more specific information. 

Contact Information: 

Alex Arnold

Resource Conservationist 

208-816-9943

Alex.arnold@usda.gov