McKenzie Watershed Council

North Fork Gate Creek

Phase I of the North Fork Gate Creek Floodplain Enhancement Project will improve river function, habitat conditions, and water quality on a 0.7-mile reach of North Fork Gate Creek affected by the Holiday Farm Fire of 2020. Riparian forests that experience stand-replacement fire represent a threat to critical habitats for native species and the protection […]

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In Support of Lane County Parks Levy Measure 20-335

The McKenzie Watershed Council is proud to endorse the Lane County Parks Levy Measure 20-335. The Council has a strong history of partnerships with the Lane County Parks with small-scale habitat restoration projects at Armitage, Hendricks, and Vickery Parks. This measure will support both maintenance backlogs at the parks and new habitat restoration projects designed

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December 2017 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes McKenzie Watershed Council December 14, 2017 Weyerhaeuser Co. 785 N. 42nd (East Entrance) Springfield   Present: Council Partners: Diane Albino (Mohawk Watershed Partnership), Brian Brazil (International Paper), Bob Bumstead (McKenzie Flyfishers), Dana Burwell (McKenzie River Guides), ), Lara Colley (Resident Partner), Nate Day (McKenzie School District, Arlene Dietz (Rice Family Farms), Daniel Dietz (McKenzie

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November 2017 Council Meeting Agenda

Agenda MCKENZIE WATERSHED COUNCIL   November 9, 2017 McKenzie Fire & Rescue 42870 McKenzie Highway Leaburg   Introductions and Approval of Agenda                                                                         5:00 – 5:05 Ralph Perkins, Facilitator             Action Requested: Approve agenda.   General Public Comment Section                             

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Operations Assistant Job Announcement

Operations Assistant Recruitment Announcement The McKenzie Watershed Council is accepting applications for a part-time Operations Assistant. Primary duties will include providing support for meetings, and outreach events as well as assisting with office administration. The first round of interviews is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 13th. A follow-up interview may be required for final

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June 2017 Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes McKenzie Watershed Council June 8, 2017 McKenzie Fire & Rescue Training Center Leaburg, OR   PRESENT: Council Partners: Carol Ach (Resident Partner), Kurt Cox (Resident Partner), Nate Day (McKenzie Schools), Arlene Dietz (Rice Family Farms), Daniel Dietz (McKenzie River Trust), Chad Helms (Army Corps of Engineers), Randy Hledik (Wildish), Dave Kretzing (Resident Partner), Mike

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October 2017 Council Meeting – Annual Retreat Agenda

RETREAT AGENDA October 12, 2017    HJ Andrews Experimental Forest USFS Rd. 15-130-132 Blue River, Oregon  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Catered lunch at 11:30)  Welcome and Registration                                                                                      9:00 am Introductions, Approve Agenda – ACTION 9:00 am Public Comments 9:05 am Approve September Meeting Minutes – ACTION 9:15 am Partner Announcements 9:20 am EWEB

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Salmon Celebration Canceled

Due to current and forecasted air-quality conditions, the third annual salmon celebration scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September, 16th has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We are disappointed that we must cancel this event but the health and safety of our volunteers, community members and staff  is

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