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2011 Revegetation Survey <br />Introduction <br />Visual surveys of the referenced sites were made. Each site was walked or ridden with an <br />ATV to assess the site. Observations were then recorded on an inspection form for future <br />reference (see Appendix). The intent of the inspections was to: <br />1. Assess the effectiveness of past revegetation practices. <br />2. Identify potential problems that exist that may warrant further attention. <br />3. Provide insight to future revegetation efforts. <br />4. Provide information needed to develop strategies to correct potential <br />deficiencies. <br />During 2011 we saw a near normal winter with much higher than normal precipitation <br />during April and May. The remainder of the year continued to be moister than normal. <br />Overall, 2011 had above average precipitation of 14.22 inches compared to the average <br />annual precipitation of 10.02 inches. <br />No storm events of unusually high intensity were noted. <br />Cheatgrass continues to be a regional problem providing strong competition for the more <br />desirable perennial species. In 2011 cheatgrass infestations were somewhat suppressed but <br />still prevalent. Due to the continued moister than usual conditions, perennial grasses appear <br />to be increasing in abundance and vigor relative to the cheatgrass. <br />East Portal Area <br />The intense events of 2010 impacted the East Portal Reclamation by washing down <br />sediment from undisturbed slopes above the site. These impacts were still evident in 2011 <br />but the vegetation appears to be recovering and the site stabilizing <br />