Big Creek Enhancement Project Completion Report (OWEB #201-606)

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Citation

Originator: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers

Publish Date: November 12, 2002

Online Link: http://www.umpquarivers.org/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Aprojects&id=63%3Abig-creek-enhancement-project&option=com_content&Itemid=64

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Agency: Watershed Councils

Name: Bob Kinyon

Job Position: Umpqua Basin Watershed Council Executive Director

Telephone: 541 673-5756

E-Mail Address: Bob@UmpquaRivers.org

Description

Abstract: A total of 200 logs and 200 boulders were placed at 55 sites along this 2-1/2-mile section of Big Creek. All key logs were twice as long as the width of the active channel as suggested in the Oregon Aquatic Restoration & Enhancement Guide. The active channel throughout the project site ranges from 25-30 feet. All key logs were 50-60 feet in length and at least 18” in diameter. These logs were placed using a track-mounted excavator. The addition of large wood and boulders into Big Creek has increased fish habitat complexity, which provides more in-stream cover for fish.

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Geographic Extent: Big Creek - Umpqua Subbasin

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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