This habitat restoration project is comprised of two separate project areas: the west fork and the south fork of Mink Creek.  It is a popular recreational destination for hikers, upland and big game sportsmen and campers.  Both tributaries provide important habitat to an array of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) in Idaho and habitat resources for game species including mule deer, moose, elk and ruffed grouse.  In addition, both the west fork and south fork of Mink Creek provide critical habitat for Yellowstone cutthroat trout.  A combination of beaver dam analogs, post-assisted log structures, beaver translocation and willow plantings will be used to accomplish the goals of the project.  The project goals are to: (1) repair major stream incision, (2) improve habitat for SGCN, big game, upland game, and Yellowstone cutthroat trout, (3) recharge ground water, and (4) prolong the period at which surface water is available.