This project at Bradshaw Vineyards on Ferguson Creek west of Junction City improved habitat for cutthroat trout and other native aquatic species by replacing a crossing of two undersized culverts with a bridge. LTWC also installed 40 large conifers to create log jams, planted over 7 acres of native trees and shrubs, and re-connected an … Read more
Confluence Farms has over 2.3 miles of Ferguson and South Fork Ferguson Creek. The property’s size and proximity to several other LTWC restoration projects made this a high priority site to connect these projects into an extended corridor of improved fish and wildlife habitat. LTWC placed 110 pieces of large wood in the streams to … Read more
Installed a 1,000-foot grassed waterway on a seasonal tributary to Rattlesnake Creek at Stroda Brothers Farm south of Monroe. Rattlesnake Creek and its tributaries flow into the Long Tom River and are important spawning areas for cutthroat trout. LTWC has trapped and tagged cutthroat on both the Stroda farm and Diamond Woods Golf Course in … Read more
Past Project Tour, July 2012 “Making a stream accessible for cutthroat trout at Polyrock Ranch” Speakers: * Deborah Mattson, landowner * Karen Hans, ODFW Fisheries Biologist * Cindy Thieman, LTWC Topics: * Mattsons’ goals & appraoch to the project. * How improving fish habitat can coexist with the goals of a working ranch. * Why … Read more
Provided access to the Bear Creek sub-watershed for native fish and aquatic wildlife, particularly fluvial and resident cutthroat trout. Click here to see before and after project photos. Date Implementation Complete: October 2007 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lane County, Ron & Pam Detering … Read more
LTWC partnered with the City of Eugene to establish native trees and shrubs along Amazon Creek between Oak Patch and Acorn Roads. The slopes of the creek banks were regraded to reduce erosion and better accommodate winter flows. Click here for a full project profile. Date Implementation Complete: March 2002 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed … Read more
Click for before and after project photos. Date Implementation Complete: July 2005 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board; Rick & Patti Little, Will & Kathy Bondioli, Rick Allison, Jack Gray (landowners) Cost: $49,746
Placed 20 pieces of large wood in the stream to improve habitat; planted 1,500 feet of native trees and shrubs along Ferguson Creek. Click here for a full project profile. Date Implementation Complete: July 2005 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, OR Dept of Fish & Wildlife, Willamette River Initiative, Gary & Jo Holzbauer … Read more
Excavated 7 streamside terraces to improve water quality and habitat; planted native trees and shrubs along 1,300 feet of South Fork Ferguson Creek. Click here for a full project profile. Date Implementation Complete: July 2005 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, OR Dept of Fish & Wildlife, Willamette River Initiative, John Neumeister & Gwen … Read more
Removed an undersized culvert and replaced with a bridge to reconnect over 2 miles of cutthroat trout spawning and rearing habitat; installed 4,000 feet of fencing and native plants; installed off-channel watering stations for livestock. Click here for a full project profile. Date Implementation Complete: July 2005 Funding & Partners: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Andy … Read more