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PALS Construction

In the 2020 Virtual Workshop, the construction of PALS was covered in
Module 5E — Construction of PALS & BDAs.

PALS Being Constructed

From Anabranch Solutions

Charley Creek (Asotin, WA) — Time-lapse video of staging materials for post-assisted log structures (PALS) by Benjamin Nash (Instagram):

South Fork of Asotin Creek — Another time-lapse from Benjamin Nash showing PALS materials staging:

From USFWS

“Did you know that post-assisted log structures (PALS) help improve Atlantic salmon and brook trout habitat in Maine? These structures create microhabitats for cover, spawning, rearing, and refuge from high flows.”
USFWS Fisheries on Twitter, September 11, 2020

From Sara B

“We also got help with some PALS (post assisted log structures).”
Sarah B on Twitter, October 23, 2019

From LPC Initiative

“Beaver dam analogues and post-assisted log structures are two of the low-tech restoration techniques detailed in a new manual produced by USDA NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife and Utah State University.”
LPC Initiative on Twitter, April 15, 2019

From Nez Perce-Clearwater NF

“#NPClwNF worked with @NezPerce_Tribe, @mt_corps, and other volunteers and interns to create Post Assisted Log Structures (PALS) in Pete King Creek, simulating natural processes and promoting diverse fish habitat.”
Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs on Twitter, August 20, 2018

“Employees of the @NezPerce_Tribe and #NPClwNF were back at Pete King Creek working on PALS to improve fish habitat.”
Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs on Twitter, August 25, 2020