Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council

	Living on the Land Small Acreage Workshop July 24 - August 14, 2008 OSU Extension, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council and the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District present 4 workshops and one tour for $20 ($30 per couple)! This workshop designed for owners of small acreage properties will cover soils, noxious weeds, pasture management and water issues. The workshops will be held at the Creswell Community Center on Thursday evenings from 6-9pm and one Saturday August 2nd field tour from 9am to 2pm. REGISTER EARLY! 541-766-3556 See the Press Release See the Flyer
	Public Meeting Group tours Garden Lake Park Restoration Project New interest in Garden Lake Park by the third Ford Leadership Group and community members interested in honoring the memory of Mayor Ron Petitti gathered to tour the work conducted under a grant issued by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board by the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council. Over 30 people gathered to tour 9 acres of habitat cleared of blackberries and other invasive plants, along with over 1,000 native trees that have been planted on site. Monthly work parties will begin in late July, contact us to find out how to get involved! Here's the Creswell Chronicle article Visit our BLOG for meeting information
	SOLV Watershed-wide Cleanup Event A big success See the Cottage Grove Sentinel Article
Community Alerts	Japanese Knotweed Do you have this plant in your yard? If you do, then you have a very invasive weed and it should be eliminated. What is it and why is it so invasive?
	Garden Lake Riparian Restoration Project Centrally located in the Creswell park situated in the NE corner of the I-5 interchange, this 34-acre park is home to a variety of water birds, raptors and migrating songbirds. As the ponds are in-line with Hill Creek, their condition affects the ability of that system to support native cutthroat trout, Western pond turtles and other aquatic species. More Information and link to restoration photos HERE
	Coast Fork Action Plan In 2005, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council completed the Lower Coast Fork Assessment. Drawing from recommendations in this local document, and a diversity of reference materials, the Coast Fork Action Plan was completed in June 2007. This document serves as an outline of both geographic and ecological priorities for the restoration work implemented by our council. Our Technical Committee uses this framework to guide project choice and development. As we strive to represent local interests, please bring any missing priorities or updates to our attention! This project was funded by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 319 program and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Action Plan
	ODFW Fish Monitoring & Council Partnership ODFW Fish Biologist Erik Moberly works closely with volunteers to install & maintain the hoop fish trap in Hill Creek above Garden Lake Park and the screw trap on Mosby Creek. The Council relies on partnerships with local natural resource agencies for this data about key species.Last Fall, ODFW planted Spring Chinook in Mosby Creek at the request of a local timberland manager. All interested parties will be awaiting the return of the juveniles that successfully emerged from the redds! A Mosby Creek Stakeholder Group is now forming to plan restoration projects in this important tributary. To get involved contactVolunteers are needed to check the hoop fish trap to be located at Hill Creek above Garden Lake Park and the screw fish trap on Mosby Creek Please contact us and we will let Erik know you are interested. Contact the watershed office
	TMDL Implementation Planning The Coast Fork Council is exploring involvement with local municipalities Creswell & Cottage Grove) on their water quality requirements. The pollutants of concern in the Coast Fork include: TEMPERATURE, NUTRIENTS, & MERCURY Habitat restoration such as tree planting can SHADE waterways, which reduce temperatures. The Council will be assisting in the identification of solutions for pollution mitigation and prevention!
	Donations Excited to have an active Watershed Council in the Coast Fork Watershed? If you like the work we are doing, please support us! A tax-deductible donation is possible due to a partnership we have with the Coast Fork Fund/McKenzie Watershed Alliance Consider making a donation to your watershed. See how HERE
	Visit our Gallery movie for some interesting watershed photos
WILLAMETTE RIVER WATERSHED Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range of Oregon, the Willamette Valley represents a unique geographical area. Its mild climate and fertile soils have long been a place of human habitation. The watershed is also an important tributary of the Columbia River, one of the largest in the US. The importance of this region ecologically and economically cannot be understated, thus the stewardship of this landscape and its waterways are key to the health of this place and its inhabitants. Enjoy your watershed.