The Abell culvert replacement project will eliminate a fish passage barrier on Barnaby Creek which lies on in the north eastern portion of the Colville Reservation. This action will provide approximately 17.5 miles of additional stream for fish access with 4.3 miles on the Reservation and the remainder on National Forest lands. Fish species that will benefit include rainbow, (redband and coastal) and eastern brook trout. The project will increase access for all life stages of these species. The project will replace a round 28 foot long by 90 inch diameter culvert with an appropriately sized bridge. At present the culvert has a two foot out fall drop which prevents passage. Because of topography only two alternative were feasible; bottomless culvert or bridge. Preliminary cost estimates indicated that bridging would result in achieving the projects goals for less money. The Fish and Wildlife Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will be the lead entity for the project.