Build healthy streams and natural recharge areas through wetland restoration in natural historic wetland areas. Restoration methods will be done in the most flexible manner possible.

• Increased quality of habitat

• Reduced cost of drainage

• Increased percolation

• Measured release over time (moderate, reduce peakiness). Increased resilience in the event of natural dry periods.

• Allow interested landowners to deal with the problems. Increased education on wetlands types and purposes.

Potential Challenges

• Dealing with Canary Grass

• Assessment of topographic potential in whole system of drainage (base level)

• Costs to compensate land owners

• No gage on Tenmile and no constant record

• Size of area to have desired effect

• Assess ground water storage capacity in lower drainage

• Identify types and functions of wetlands

• Identify ideal soil types for filtration

• Topographical map that characterizes existing wetland areas

• How to kill canary grass without creating water quality problems

• Identify land use needs, such as open spaces

• Assess public interest and degree of involvement for implementation

• Identify resources for implementation and compensation for land use lost to wetlands

• Identify fish blockages

• Water use and water rights information downstream

• Water quality information

• Identify DSS model components needed to assess management option and its viability