HUNTINGTON CREEK RECOVERY PROJECT
On June 26, 2012 a lightning strike started the Seeley Fire in Emery County. The fire burned 48,050 acres, of which 30,000 acres were in Emery County. Fire suppression costs were $8,500,
Beetle-Killed Timber
The Seeley Fire burned at high intensity on the steep slopes of several drainages in the Manti- La Sal National Forest that drain directly to State Road 31 and Huntington Creek.
Post-Fire Fish Kill
USDA Forest Service Burned Area Response Team Debris flows and sediment a major issue for the next 2 to 5 years
Burned-Area Report 5 to 7 years to establish pre- fire ground cover
PacifiCorp Huntington Power Plant
Huntington Cleveland Irrigation Company Settling ponds full of sediment Diversion structures damaged Difficulties getting water to local farmers
900 feet long 30 feet wide 6 feet deep Log Jam
PROPOSED PROJECT COST: $2.9 million for series of debris basins $834, for Huntington City debris removal and bridge protection THOSE BENEFITTING FROM PROPOSED PROJECT: PacifiCorp Huntington Power Plant Huntington Cleveland Irrigation Company Emery Water Conservancy District XTO Energy Huntington City residents and businesses Huntington North Reservoir and Huntington State Park Emery County Recreation District Water users downstream
Mill Canyon Before
Mill Canyon After
POLE CANYON BEFORE
POLE CANYON AFTER