How do we talk about polluted stormwater so people get why it’s important—and see what we can do to fix it? We’re glad to report that there is quite a bit of good, local messaging research to tell us what works and what doesn’t. Sightline has boiled down the most recent research and expert advice …
Daily Archive: February 12, 2012
Feb 12
East Fork Lewis River & Swanson Chum Channel Link For Salmon Returns
East Fork Lewis River, Swanson Chum Channel, One Link in Increasing Nutrients and Salmon Returns Restoration or improvement in salmon and steelhead returns on any stream including the East Fork Lewis River are like links in a chain. Healthy links in the habitat chain include nutrient rich waters, good hiding and rearing cover, stable spawning …
Feb 12
Yacolt Mountain Rock Quarry Concerns
The protection of the EPA Designated Troutdale Sole Source Aquifer is critical to Clark County and the Portland area. Effective management of storm water and the many related environmental attributes, is imperative. Based on recent technical analysis, all over-surface and ground water quality and associated environmental impacts, including road safety, as well as compliance with …
Feb 12
West Daybreak Stream Channel & Fish Habitat RCO Construction Grant
Fish First West Daybreak Stream Channel and Fish Habitat RCO Construction Grant (11-1266), Phase One. After nearly 5 years, the design for this 3,700′ Fish First, West Daybreak Stream Channel and Fish Habitat project has been approved and is supported by Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board. Funding for the first phase of this project by …
Feb 12
Lewis River Below Daybreak Bridge To Be Restored
In 2001, American Rivers named East Fork Lewis River, “one of the most endangered streams in the U.S.” The Federation of Flyfishers identified its “native runs of salmon and steelhead as one of the country’s most at risk”, due primarily to indiscriminate gravel mining. Now, finally after 10 years of wins and losses, there is …
Feb 12
Stream Channel & Fish Habitat Restoration Project
West Daybreak Stream Channel & Fish Habitat Restoration Project FOEF members were part of the team that put the project design together and FOEF is a strong advocate for the project to be funded and implemented ASAP. Download PDF here for full article and images. Location: Downstream of East Fork Lewis River Below Daybreak Park …
