Slate Creek Watershed Assessment

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Originator: Applegate River Watershed Council

Publish Date: September 2002

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Watershed Councils

Name: Chris Vogel

Job Position: Monitoring Project Manager

Telephone: (541) 899-1749

E-Mail Address: cvogel@arwc.org

Description

Abstract: The analysis was jointly conducted by the Applegate River Watershed Council (ARWC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Siskiyou National Forest. Accordingly, the assessment method was designed to fulfill obligations for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and the Federal Guide to Watershed Analysis. Issues and key questions, developed by the federal agencies, ARWC, and landowners guide the content of this analysis. Key issues focus the assessment on the principle concerns of the Slate Creek Watershed. This watershed assessment is grouped into three main categories: Cultural and Social environment, Terrestrial environment, and the Aquatic environment. The cultural and social environment examines the historic and current human uses in the watershed. The terrestrial environment focuses on vegetation patterns, wildlife habitat and fire/fuel conditions. Fish habitat conditions, water quality and riparian zone function are discussed in the aquatic environment.

Purpose: The purpose of this analysis is to develop a scientifically based understanding of the processes and interactions occurring in the Slate Creek Watershed. Specific goals and objectives of the analysis are to: 1. Gather and analyze information to guide future management activities 2. Create an educational tool to increase awareness and understanding of the Slate Creek Watershed 3. Integrate federal and private land ownership to provide a complete picture of the watershed 4. Identify and prioritize management opportunities

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Geographic Extent: Slate Creek Watershed, Slate Creek is a tributary of the Applegate River located in the Rogue River Basin approximately 5 miles southwest of Grants Pass.

Status: Complete

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Format: PDF file

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