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 provides streamside shade and cools surface waters. Wood debris 

 is added to streams to create valuable pool habitat and decrease 

 erosion from streambanks. Healthy riparian areas also raise the 

 water table, cool streams, and increase the quality and quantity 

 of forage for wildlife and livestock. 



Each of our State Offices has specific plans and strategies for 

 restoring riparian areas, fish habitat and watersheds in general, 

 as funds become available. As a part of our management 

 approach, we have established showcase areas in each state. 

 These showcase areas demonstrate that well-managed riparian areas 

 can produce multiple benefits while remaining healthy. Showcase 

 and demonstration areas are also being used for educational and 

 scientific purposes. 



We recognize that our efforts to manage and restore watersheds 

 cannot occur in isolation. That is why we are an active 

 participant in ongoing interagency efforts to restore salmon 

 habitat in the Pacific Northwest, as well as many other 

 cooperative ventures. Currently, we are updating our national 

 Anadromous Fish Habitat Strategy Plan in collaboration with the 

 Forest Service. We also are exploring other efforts with the 

 Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine 

 Fisheries Service, and others to ensure a better coordinated 

 effort on behalf of salmon habitat and watershed restoration 

 throughout the Pacific Northwest. 



