Long Tom River Plan Survey November, 2017

The survey for the Lower Long Tom River Plan is now open! This survey is for landowners, residents and stakeholders with an interest in the future management of the Long Tom River and will close on Wednesday, December 13.

South Fork Ferguson Creek Fish Passage & Aquatic Habitat Enhancement

LTWC improved stream habitat and connectivity for fish migration at three sites on South Fork Ferguson Creek, the largest tributary to Ferguson Creek. The Detering Family, Giustina Land & Timber, and Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. all  voluntarily participated in this grant funded effort to make an important headwater area of the Ferguson Creek basin more accessible … Read more

Owens Creek Fish Passage & Habitat Restoration at Barrows’

The Barrows family partnered with LTWC to enhance habitat for native fish and wildlife on their property along Owens Creek, a major tributary in the Bear Creek sub-basin west of Junction City off  High Pass Rd. LTWC removed two barriers that prevented native fish like cutthroat trout from moving upstream, opening up access to 1.5 … Read more

Living with Wildlife

Beaver ODFW’s Guide to Living with Beaver –  includes biology, behavior, and possible solutions to common beaver-related problems Partnering with Beaver in Restoration – great resource on the science of beavers and techniques for designing restoration projects with beaver in mind Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife – tips and possible solutions for living with beaver ODFW – … Read more

Ferguson Creek Stream & Riparian Habitat Enhancement at Thomson’s

The Thomson family previously partnered with LTWC in 2004 to replace an undersized culvert with a bridge on Eber Creek, a tributary to Ferguson Creek. Eight years later, the Thomsons worked with LTWC to improve over 2.3 miles of stream with native plants and fencing, and placed large wood in 1.5 miles of stream. Read … Read more

Featured Project: Oak Savanna & Riparian Restoration at Watkins’

The Watkins’ project restored oak savanna and streamside vegetation on over 1.25 miles of stream. The site is adjacent to several other restored properties, including LTWC projects at Polyrock Ranch and Laughing Stock Farm, and a restored section of the Nighswander Creek headwaters at Bauman Familiy Tree Farm. Read more in our project profile Date Implementation … Read more