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Willow mattresses are laid along the banks of the Shasta River on the Easton property to stabilize the bank (see Picture #2 and #3 for results). Note new fence to the right of photo that allows control of cattle access and recovery of vegetation.


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Grasses and willow starts stabilize bank at Easton Ranch after a successful bank stabilization project. This photo was taken in winter and willow starts show only as sprigs.


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Easton willow mattress project after January 1997 high water. The project survived with no damage. Note the height of willow shoots in foreground, which are dormant because the photo was taken in winter.