Lower South Santiam Watershed Projects
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SSWC Project Timeline:Start date: End date: Target species: Partners: Funded by: Project description In the summer of 2007, the South Santiam Watershed Council and The Campbell Group replaced a failing culvert that prevented passage for native migratory fish. In place of the culvert, a bridge was installed which allows now for free fish passage and…
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SSWC Project Ames Creek Restoration Primary beneficiary: Community Funded by: ??? Project description At the mouth, Ames Creek fell through a steep bedrock channel, with a drop of 17% over the lower 80 ft. The elevation was lost at two main features: the upper drop was 20 ft. long and rose nearly 6 ft. The…
Read MoreIt’s official! The SHHS Youth Watershed Council has adopted the lower portion of Sankey Park, including the riparian area of Ames Creek that runs through the park. As part of their adoption the students are tasked with keeping the park and creek clean. They have also partnered with the City of Sweet Home to design…
Read MoreThe South Santiam Youth Watershed Council in partnership with Sweet Home Parks and Recreation Dept. will be sprucing up Ames Creek (Sankey Park) on April 11th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Please come support Sweet Home’s Youth with their Restoration project. Individuals or groups who want to help remove invasive species to improve Sweet Home’s parks and…
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