Through this project, curry swcd will continue to work with two agricultural landowners along willow creek, a major anadromous salmonid spawning and rearing tributary in the floras creek watershed, to…

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management awarded a Cooperative Agreement under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (CFDA 15.234) to the Curry County Soil and Water Conservation District, doing business as the South Coast Watershed Council. Through this $127,607.84 award, the district will improve riparian and stream habitat conditions along Willow Creek, a major anadromous salmonid spawning and rearing tributary in the Floras Creek watershed. Key project activities include the placement of large wood at four locations along the channel margin and the planting and establishment of 5 acres of native vegetation in the riparian area. These habitat restoration efforts will benefit water quality, riparian habitat, and fish habitat in the watershed. The award period runs from May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.

Through this project, curry swcd will continue to work with two agricultural landowners along willow creek, a major anadromous salmonid spawning and rearing tributary in the floras creek watershed, to improve riparian and stream habitat conditions. Project activities will include 1) the placement of large wood at four locations along the channel margin and 2) the planting and establishment of native vegetation in 5 acres of riparian area. These activities will benefit allow the restoration of watershed processes that benefit water quality, riparian habitat, and fish habitat.riparian restoration will include site preparation, tree planting, and plant establishment activities. Site preparation will include the treatment of noxious weeds by mowing and herbicide application. Following the treatment of weeds, approximately 2,000 bareroot native trees and shrubs will then be shovel planted by hand.