BLM OR/WA - Siuslaw Watershed Restoration, Eugene District

Numerous land use actions have led to an overall decrease in watershed health across the Oregon Coast Range. Forestry practices, road building and agricultural development have decreased watershed health by inhibiting key functions. Past practices of riparian logging and stream cleaning have decreased wood and gravel delivery to streams and increased water temperatures. Many road-stream crossings have blocked aquatic organism passage and also increased delivery of fine sediment to streams. Watershed functions are important to maintain or restore because native aquatic species have adapted to the habitats created by these functions. The BLM is interested in partnering with recipient(s) to assess, plan, monitor and improve watershed function in the Siuslaw Watershed.