| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 2000 |
Completion of BPA funded McKenzie Watershed Assessment (November 00). 8 Steering Committee meetings, 1 document produced on Watershed Issues, Final Report characterizing the watershed with a framework for prioritizing and recommending restoration project |
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Completion of OWEB funded McKenzie-Willamette Confluence Assessment (July 00). 8 Steering Committee meetings involving gravel extraction companies, 1 document produced on Watershed Issues, Final Report characterizing the confluence's hydrologic, aquatic, |
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Completion of Council's evaluation of its water quality and macroinvertebrate monitoring programs. 5 Monitoring Task Group Meetings, report summary of data findings, final report providing an evaluation and recommendations for watershed monitoring. |
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Completion of Council's technical review of Lane County's riparian ordinance. 8 Committee meetings, draft report of Issues and recommendations, final report and recommendations by the Council for Ordinance improvements |
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Provided funding for Coordinator of Mohawk Watershed Partnership. Production of 8 Mohawk Watershed Partnership meetings and associated coordination duties. |
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Produced and distributed Pond Turtle brochure to private land owners. Distribution to approx.1000 property owners. |
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Completion of riparian restoration projects on private lands. Planted > 1000 trees, erected 2000' of fence, installed off watering area for cattle. |
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Continued citizen-based water quality monitoring in Cedar Creek. Monthly monitoring (12), interim report produced with recommendations for addressing e-coli concerns. |
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Continued citizen-based macroinvertebrate monitoring throughout the watershed. Sampled 10 sites with >20 volunteers. |
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Convened meeting of Spring Chinook Working Group and Habitat Acquisition Group. Developed preliminary strategy to present to DSL for using acquiring and using mitigation dollars for Leaburg Lake fill. |
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Council Staff serves on Willamette Restoration Initiative Board and associated Committees. Attended 10 meetings and produced draft work products. |
| 1999 |
Council's Spring Chinook Working Group addressed management of spring chinook salmon. Monthly meetings with production of a list of limiting factors and recommendations. |
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Developed Steering Committees of technical specialists to frame the Confluence and McKenzie Watershed Assessments. Develop documents describing potential scope of work and issues |
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Council continued ambient and storm-event water quality monitoring. Collected storm-event samples during 2 storms, collected monthly ambient water quality samples |
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Council initiated private-land habitat improvement projects on Gate Creek. Developed agreements with 5 land owners for riparian improvement projects |
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Council maintained its cooperative relationship with UofO Infographics lab to house Council GIS. Finalized 7 spatial databases and developed WEB atlas for McKenzie Watershed. |
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Council developed fiscal management plan. 2 cost-sharing contracts initiated with Federal agencies |
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Facilitated the formation of the Teacher Watershed Education Network. Facilitated 5 workshops and worked with >100 students. |
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Staff worked with Oregon Dept. of Forestry re: riparian management. Arrange a multi-agency field tour developing a cooperative approach to riparian management across Oregon |
| 1998 |
Provided letter to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission commenting on McKenzie Spring Chinook Management Plan. |
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Endorsed and lobbied for federal funding for temperature control devices at 2 ACE reservoirs to improve fish habitat in the watershed. |
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Hired Education Coordinator to manage Council's education and stewardship programs. |
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Developed and refined storm-event monitoring program across the watershed. Mobilized 30 volunteers to collect at 15 sites. |
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Developed and implemented citizen monitoring program for macroinvertebrates. |
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Collaborated with Habitat Conservation and Acquisition Working Group and local land trust to scope, plan, and implement large-scale land acquisition projects in the McKenzie Watershed. Produced targeted list of properties and landowners to contact. |
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Continued support and facilitation of stream/riparian enhancement projects in the Mohawk sub-watershed and mainstem McKenzie in cooperation with East Lane Soil and Water Conservation District. Planted >1000 trees with 2 landowners. |
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Secured matching funds from Oregon Parks Foundation for interpretive signage. Produced 5 kiosk signs. |
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Secured funding from foundations for citizen and student macroinvertebrate monitoring. Conducted 2 training sessions and 1 sampling event. |
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Produced riparian brochure, Caring for Streamside Areas in the McKenzie Watershed: A Landowners Guide. Distributed to 15 Realtors and Lane County Land Management Division (500 copies). |
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Completed a watershed education database and resource library for local educators. Distributed to school Districts, including approx 20 teachers. |
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Produced a Water Quality Forum to address local concerns following 1996 flood event. >100 attendees, media coverage, video produced of forum. |
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Provided resident/landowner education/outreach through workshops (3) and field visits (2). 40-50 attendees |
| 1997 |
Expanded water quality monitoring program to include Cedar Creek. Monthly sampling at 10 sites. |
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Sponsored two riverside clean-up events (> 30 residents). |
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Worked in cooperation with East Lane Soil and Water Conservation District to implement riparian improvement projects in the Mohawk sub-watershed. |
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Formed 5 Council subcommittees to guide implementation activities. Each committee produced a Charter and potential work tasks and products. |
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Secured 2 grants in cooperation with Lane County Parks and Eugene Water and Electric Board for educational materials. |
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Restore fish and wildlife habitat in the McKenzie Watershed |
a. Seek bids on the restoration design and select contractor. |
1 |
$14,000 |
Yes |
| 1. |
Provide oversight for implementation of project |
1 |
$1,000 |
|
| 2. Influence behavior of watershed residents to benefit watershed function |
a. Develop, utilize existing information, and distribute outreach and education materials to a targeted audience. |
ongoing |
$3,000 |
|
| 2. |
b. Hold "targeted" workshops |
ongoing |
$2,000 |
|
| 2. |
c. Convene focus group to assess successfulness of "message" |
1 |
$1,000 |
|
| 2. |
d. Convene citizens advisory group to assist Council with land owner awareness, education and recruitment. |
ongoing |
$2,000 |
|
| 2. |
e. Coordinate application of water quality protection devices (salmon stencils, etc) |
1 |
$1,000 |
|
| 2. |
f. Facilitate water source and septic protection programs among local water districts. |
1 |
$1,000 |
|
| 3. Council would possess a strategy for implementing restoration projects that were identified in the BPA funded- science based assessment. |
a. Provide awareness and education to Council for context of implementation.
|
ongoing |
$5,000 |
|
| 3. |
b. Facilitate Council through a framework for project prioritization provided in Assessment; Watershed Action Plan would result, tied to an overall McKenzie Watershed Conservation Plan. |
1 |
$15,000 |
|
| 3. |
c. Develop strategy around utilizing Partners, the Council's technical committees, applicable laws and permits and permission and securing funding for successful project(s) implementation |
ongoing |
$5,000 |
|
The McKenzie River Focus Watershed Council requests additional funds in FY01 to enable the Council to provide a more comprehensive public outreach program, and expand our restoration project planning and implementation effort. These programs require enhancement due to the completion of the BPA funded Subbasin Assessment. The Assessment results will provide a terrific public outreach tool by displaying a “watershed context” useful to raise awareness of watershed landowners and residents. The Council has needed a resource to show “how and why” landowners can become involved in restoration. The Assessment will be used to meet that need. Additional funds will also enable the Council to develop a Watershed Action Plan. The Action Plan will prioritize areas to conduct restoration, examine the trade-offs and costs of particular projects, and develop a strategy for implementation. The MWC plans to have more on-the-ground projects completed in FY01 than past years due to the Assessment.
The McKenzie River Focus Watershed Council objectives between FY00 and FY01 are relatively the same. The difference reflects a change in emphasis due to the availability of the Subbasin Assessment results and the need to capitalize of its scientific foundation for watershed restoration. The Council and Staff work programs will transition into a very focused and systematic approach to promote McKenzie Watershed conservation and restoration. As indicated above, the transition will provide emphasis on project planning and implementation, with a strong public outreach component to catalyze more participation in restoration projects. With the maturity of the McKenzie Watershed Council, less time will be spent on Council administration.
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
The McKenzie River Focus Watershed Council requests additional funds in FY01 to enable the Council to provide a more comprehensive public outreach program, and expand their restoration project planning and implementation effort. These programs require enhancement due to the completion of the BPA funded Subbasin Assessment. The Assessment results will provide a terrific public outreach tool by displaying a "watershed context" to raise awareness of watershed landowners and residents. The Council has needed a resource to show "how and why" landowners can become involved in restoration. The Assessment will be used to meet that need. Additional funds will also enable the Council to develop a Watershed Action Plan. The Action Plan will prioritize areas to conduct restoration, examine the trade-offs and costs of particular projects, and develop a strategy for implementation. The MWC plans to have more on-the-ground projects completed in FY01 than in past years due to the Assessment.
The McKenzie River Focus Watershed Council objectives between FY00 and FY01 are relatively the same. The difference reflects a change in emphasis due to the availability of the Subbasin Assessment results and the need to capitalize its scientific foundation for watershed restoration. The Council and Staff work programs will transition into a very focused and systematic approach to promote McKenzie Watershed conservation and restoration. As indicated above, the transition will provide emphasis on project planning and implementation, with a strong public outreach component to catalyze more participation in restoration projects. With the maturity of the McKenzie Watershed Council, less time will be spent on Council administration.