What will the Hydraulic Project Approval require?
At minimum, the permit will require that any work in the water occur during summer, when the flows are low and salmon are not spawning. That usually means July, August, and September. Most permits mention specific dates such as, “Instream work must be completed by October 15.” These dates vary depending on your location, stream, when salmon are spawning, and other critical times for wildlife. You will be required to control erosion on your site and to re-establish native streamside vegetation as soon as possible. You can also expect additional project-specific requirements that are intended to reduce the impact of your project on your stream.
