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About the Watershed |
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What is a Watershed? A watershed is defined as a topographically delineated area drained by a stream. It is also referred to as a catchment and extends ridge top to ridge top. The interactions of the terrestrial and aquatic environments within the watershed determine watershed health.
Why Watershed Management? Much of Oregon’s natural resource management is based on watersheds. Why? First, watersheds are natural boundaries. Watershed management organizes and guides land and other resource use to provide desired goods and services without adversely affecting soil and water resources. This type of management also recognizes the interrelationships among land use, soil, water and linkages between upland and downstream areas. Finally, watershed management is based on scientific method; local citizens identify and prioritize projects, develop action plans, implement projects, and evaluate.
North Santiam Watershed Facts
● Headwaters in Mt. Jefferson ● Flow range of North Santiam River: 750-58,000 cfs ● Characterized by steep forested uplands and flat alluvial lowlands ● Home to Chinook Salmon & Steelhead Trout, federally threatened species ● Supports 8 communities: Jefferson, Stayton, Lyons, Mehama, Mill City, Gates, Detroit, and Idanha ● Detroit Dam and Big Cliff Dam serve purposes of flood control, hydropower, and recreation ● Overall, a very healthy river - Help us keep it that way! |
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North Santiam Watershed Council |
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Source: Watershed Institute |
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Stakeholders
The North Santiam Watershed Council is made up of many constituents who work together to improve the health of the watershed. Land ownership in the watershed is approximately 70% public and 30% private.
Public stakeholders include US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department of Forestry, Marion County, Linn County, Tribal Lands, and Small Cities.
Private stakeholders include agriculture, rural and urban landowners, timber resources, recreational users, businesses, and irrigation districts.
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70% Public
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30% Private
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