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What Is A Watershed?This document, produced by the McKenzie Watershed Council, gives a good explanation of a watershed. The file also contains a nice graphic of a watershed. |
What is a Stream?An explanation of a stream and its connection to the watershed. |
Living on the EdgeA description of the riparian zone. |
Life in the MainstreamInformation on how insects can tell us about the health of a stream. |
Aquatic InsectsA link to a U of O page that has detailed pictures of insects that live in local streams. |
Land UseRural residents voice concerns about watershed decisions. |
Loved to DeathA series of articles from the Register Guard that were publlished in December, 2001 |
Speaking For WetlandsA movie about the importance of wetland restoration and preservation. |
Salmon Run Is Running OutA copy of a Register Guard article on saving the salmon. |
Coho at the CrossroadsA copy of a Register Guard article on saving the coho runs. |
Work Turning Coho Habitat AroundA copy of a Register Guard article on saving the coho runs by altering streams. |
Threats to Coho SalmonA copy of a Register Guard article on the different factors affecting the salmon runs. |
BLM Builds CascadesA Register Guard article about restoring natural habitat for salmon on the Siuslaw River. |
Coho ThreatenedA copy of a Register Guard article describing how Oregon coastal coho salmon were listed as a threatened species |
Hooked On SteelheadA copy of a Register Guard article about radio tagging steelhead on the Umpqua River. Monroe Middle School is sponsoring 4 fish during the 1998-99 school year. |
Terns Threaten SalmonA copy of a Register Guard article about a huge tern colony that threaten salmon by eating large numbers of smolt. |
Whittaker CreekA link that shows the salmon habitat found at this popular salmon watching site. |
Raising SalmonA link to several helpful pages if you are raising salmon in your classroom. |
A Sanpshot of Salmon in OregonAn extensive look at the history of salmon, human activities and natural forces that affect salmon, and restoration efforts. |
The Great EscapeAfter an era of disastrous losses, spring chinook population shows signs of coming back above Cougar Dam. A copy of an article from the Register Guard. |
Walk on the Wild SideA copy of a Register Guard article on local wetlands. |
Replacement Remains ControversialA copy of a Register Guard article on local attempts to reclaim wetlands. |
Bogged DownA copy of a Register Guard article on local wetlands. |
Wetland MeadowA copy of a Register Guard article about students creating their own wetland. |
Liquid Assets:A copy of a Register Guard article on neighbors who afe fighting to preserve wetlands that an apartment builder wants to fill. |
Roping the WindA copy of a Register Guard article about EWEB's wind generation project in Wyoming. |
Pretty PestA copy of a Register Guard article about how non-native plants can alter an enviornment. |
Crews Torch WetlandsA Register Guard article about deliberate burning of non-native plants. |
Liquid AssestsA copy of a Register Guard article on local pollution problems. |
Fertilizer & Toxic WasteA copy of a Register Guard article on the use of fertilizers and possible pollution problems. |
Cleanup Makes Ponds More PleasantA Register Guard article about the Eugene Stream Team cleanup of Delta Ponds. |
BirdnettersA copy of a Register Guard article on researchers who net birds to learn about ecosystem |
Butterfly, 2 plants at riskA copy of a Register Guard article on a rare butterfly and two plants at risk of extinction. |
Rare Butterfly Thrives in PreserveA Register Guard article that follows-up on a rare butterfly at risk of extinction. |
Goat IslandsA copy of a Register Guard article about removing the nonnative plant species, to be replaced by indigenous varieties such as vine maple, incense cedar and cottonwood trees. |
Conflict At The ConfluenceA copy of a Register Guard article about big gravel mining operations at the confluence of the Willamette and McKenzie rivers facing allegations of illegal filling. |
BLM Builds CascadesA Register Guard article about restoring natural habitat for salmon on the Siuslaw River. |
Higher LearningA Register Guard article about using cranes to carry scientists to treetops to study forest biology. |
Coastal Treetop Trail PlanA Register Guard article about the development of a treetop nature trail. |
Fly Away HomeA Register Guard article about the increase of the goose population in the Willamette Valley. |
Logging & LandslidesA Register Guard article about the controversy concerning clear-cutting steep slopes. |
Logging, Landslides LinkedA Register Guard article listing several studies that show a link between logging and landslides. |
The Hunt for Red CroakerA Register Guard article about a rare frog. |
Amazon Creek PollutionA Register Guard article about problems with pollution from the Fairgrounds. |
Wetlands Education CenterA Register Guard article about a proposed center in west Eugene. |
Wetlands Hug Amazon Creek AgainA Register Guard article about the restoration of the wetlands near Fern Ridge. |
Spotted OwlA series of newspaper articles on logging and the spotted owl. |
Ditch Warfare:Eugene's push to protect streams and creeks unnerves some developers |
New Species EndangeredA Register Guard article on newly named endangered species. |
Go With The FlowAnglers need to know the river levels in order to be more successful ..... |
Big MuddyConstruction at Cougar Dam has muddied the once clear McKenzie River. Two articles from the Register Guard. |
Fish CreekA Fall 2000 field trip to fish creek. These pages give a good overview on riparian trees, salmon dissection, and salmon viewing. |
Keeping Tabs On TurtlesResearchers monitor turtles to help stop their population decline. From the Register Guard. |
Landowners grow wild:Private plots restored to native prairies may help save rare butterfly. From the Register Guard |
Aftermath of Clark FireForest officials have much work to do to reopen Fall Creek trails and campgrounds. From the Register Guard. |
Island ParadiseA survey finds many species around the McKenzie River spot. From the Register Guard |
FroglineA video about frogs as bio-indicators, stormwater and water quality. |
Fall Creek RestorationA Register Guard article on restoring habitat for salmon on Little Fall Creek. |
Opening the Flood GatesA copy of a Register Guard article on local flooding problems. |
Fern Ridge Dam ProjectA Register Guard article about improvements made at the Fern Ridge Dam. |
Rivers RiseA Register Guard article about the December 1998 flooding on the Oregon coast. |
Murky TaskA Register Guard article about the December 1998 flooding on the Oregon coast. |
Amazon CreekA historical look at the Amazon Creek in west Eugene. |
Dams on the LineProponents argue that breaching the damswould restore endangered wild salmon..... |