The culverts located at Lake County Road 3B at Evans Gulch are currently above the base water level of the stream, preventing fish and other aquatic organisms from passing. Evans Gulch is the drinking water source for Lake County and serves as a wild brook trout fishery. The site has suffered continued damage to riparian habitat upstream of the culverts due to flooding. Two culverts will be replaced at this site. Replacement will improve stream health by creating a natural stream bottom, increasing floodplain connectivity, and allowing for aquatic organism passage. The replacement will also minimize potential debris blockage, simplifying maintenance on managers.
Replacement is scheduled for fall of 2026.
First culvert at County Road 3B at Evans Gulch
First culvert at County Road 3B at Evans Gulch
Second culvert at County Road 3B at Evans Gulch
Second culvert at County Road 3B at Evans Gulch