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Long Tom Watershed Council
751 South Danebo Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
Dana Dedrick
Watershed Coordinator/
Executive Director
(541) 683-6578
Amanda Wilson
Fiscal Manager
(541) 683-6949
Rob Hoshaw
Operations Manager
(541) 683-6949
Restoration Team
Cindy Thieman, Program Director
(541) 683-2983
Jed Kaul & Josh Harrison,
Restoration Technicians
(541) 683-6183
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Sub-watershed Enhancement Program
| People can think about the whole watershed once in a while, but they can most easily understand their local creek basin and how to act on their own property. |
WHAT IS IT?
There are ten main creek "sub-watersheds" in the Long Tom Watershed. For each, the Council built a creek profile listing the special features and known impairments based on current data from the Watershed Assessment, Water Quality Monitoring Program, and local scientific knowledge. We also have detailed maps, photos, and other resources available to draw from.
WHAT DO WE DO?
One Council goal is to help people solve the known problems in their creek basin in a proactive and positive manner. We have accomplished this by sharing and explaining the current data to small groups in private settings co-hosted by a sub-watershed resident. There we can answer the tough questions that come up to people’s satisfaction, help to identify possible solutions, and assist during implementation as needed.
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WHY WOULD I PARTICIPATE?
People participate because they want to learn more about their watershed and do their part to help fish, wildlife, and water quality. This way, people can make sure they are not contributing to pollutants in the creek or get assistance and funding to address any problems with no regulatory involvement (the Council has no regulatory interest or power). People appreciate having a success story to tell about the experience of being proactive. |
Downed wood in the stream creates channel complexity and catches sediment to build good creek-bottom habitat. |
A wooded swamp holds and cools water and provides excellent habitat for trout. |
RESULTS THUS FAR…
Generous landowners in Ferguson Creek, Elk Creek, Coyote Creek, and Bear Creek basins hosted meetings with 16 projects resulting from five meetings and tours. One thing that helped allay fears was to know that the Council has no wish to single anyone out as having problems on their place. Any given stream section is influenced by not only the lands immediately around it, but also by whatever happens upstream, downstream, historical events, and natural causes. |
We are thankful for each person who is willing to take a step toward making their creek healthier. If there's any singling out it is to say thank you!
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