Off-channel habitat for this category is found in a river or streams floodplain and can consist of alcoves, sloughs, beaver ponds and wetlands.

When reporting off-channel metrics there are two important factors to consider:

1. Is this a new or existing off-channel feature?
2. What is the inaduation frequecy (ie how frequently will fish be able to utilize this habitat)?

Step 1:  If this is a new feature, calculate the area.  If this is an existing feature calculate the change in area (pre v. post restoration).

Step 2:  Estimate the frequency that fish will have access to this habitat (ie. does this have year around connection) based on innudation frequency?  only during ordinary high water events? or greater flow?  

Step 3: In the expected performance measure (and post constrution) calculate the area of the off channel feature that is 1) innundated at a frequency equal or more frequent than an annual event; and/or 2) innundated less frequently than an annual event up to a 2-year event.