Bear
Creek Assessments
Bear Creek Watershed
Council (BCWC)
initially formed in 1994 and became an independent council in
July 2003. BCWC now conducts assessments, studies,
on-the-ground projects, and direct project management; earlier work was
prepared by other organizations. The following assessments
are available:
Ashland Watershed
Assessment and Action Plan
OWEB
Method (December 2007)
This BCWC study covered
the Ashland Creek and Neil Creek systems, and the City of Ashland and
surrounding urban area stretched along a narrow terrace at the base of
very steep mountain ridges. A dozen flood prone creeks cross
the terrace to the Bear Creek flood plain, creating stormwater issues
for the City and residents. Salmon and steelhead are present
in several creeks and in Lithia park near City Hall. Action
Plan priorities identified 14 habitat and restoration projects, 5
stormwater management projects and 8 fish passage barrier projects.
To view the document go to: Ashland
Watershed Assessment and Action Plan 2007
Bear Creek
Tributary
Streams Assessment
Bradbury Method (Dec 2001)
This study, prepared by RVCOG under the auspices of BCWC, expanded the
1995 work to add data on tributaries, water quality, fishery habitat
conditions, and recent federal and state mandates. High
priority protection and restoration needs were identified for 21
subwatersheds grouped into seven similar ecologic and topographical
units. The prioritized limiting factors were used by BCWC's
Restoration Committee to recommend projects. To view this
document go to: Bear
Creek Watershed Assessment 2001
Emigrant Creek Watershed
Assessment and Action Plan
OWEB Method
(Dec 2001)
This assessment, prepared by Friends of the Greensprings (FOG), covered
Emigrant/Carter, Hill, Tyler, and Sampson creeks. Priority
Projects identified were Tyler Creek wasteway stabilization, off-stream
cattle watering, wildfire fuel reduction, and riparian shade
improvement; 71 other
projects were listed.
Jackson Creek Watershed
Assessment and Action Plan
OWEB Method (Dec 2001)
This study was
prepared by RVCOG for the Jackson Creek Stakeholders
Advisory Committee. Issues identified include: flood control,
water quality and stream flow, irrigation and storm water drainage,
riparian ordinances, exotic vegetation, and ground water contamination.
To view these documents go to Jackson
Creek Watershed Assessment 2001 and Jackson Creek
Watershed Action Plan 2001
Southwest Oregon Salmon
Restoration Initiative: Steelhead
NMFS Effects
Matrix (Aug. 1997)
Much of the Bear Creek Watershed section of this study was derived from
the Bear Creek Watershed assessment noted above. Twenty-one
limiting habitat conditions of regional concern were identified for
steelhead.
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