Hood River Watershed Assessment

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and Hood River Watershed Group

Publish Date: December 1999

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Watershed Councils

Name: Anne Saxby

Job Position: Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District Manager

Telephone: (541) 386-6719

E-Mail Address: saxharp@gorge.net

Description

Abstract: The Hood River watershed assessment generally follows the Oregon Watershed Assessment Manual prepared for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (Watershed Professionals Network, 1999). It contains chapters on historical conditions, channel habitat types fish population status and distribution, channel modifications, hydrology and water use, water quality, riparian and wetlands conditions, sediment sources, upland vegetation and wildlife habitat, and a watershed condition evaluation.

Purpose: The purpose of the assessment is to characterize watershed and stream habitat conditions to support planning for watershed health and fish recovery efforts. It will be used to develop a Watershed Action Plan in the year 2000 that will prioritize cooperative habitat protection, restoration, monitoring and education projects for implementation. Watershed assessments and analyses use a science-based, ecosystem approach to identify areas that need protection or rehabilitation.

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Geographic Extent: Its geographic scope covers the whole Hood River subbasin, a 339-square mile watershed

Status: Draft

Use Constraints: Document is for historical information: The 2004 Hood River Subbasin Plan has more comprehensive and up-to-date information. See http://www.nwcouncil.org/fw/subbasinplanning/hood/plan/

Format: PDF file

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown