STREAMS
Conserve Local Resources
& Influence a Watershed
If you own or manage a property with a stream, you have a unique opportunity to conserve natural resources and influence a watershed!
The land along a river, stream, pond, or other body of water is called the riparian zone. Landowners with riparian areas often contend with problems like bank erosion and/or invasion of weeds. Fixing these problems helps improve water quality and habitat for native fish and wildlife. Even small streams and ditches that seasonally contain water need healthy riparian zones. Water from these drainages eventually flow into smaller streams before entering the Yamhill and ultimately the Willamette River.
Six Year-Old Riparian Planting
Benefits of Healthy Riparian Areas:
How We Help
We can help you make a plan to remove problem plants, plant native trees and shrubs, and develop maintenance plans for long term success.
Financial Support
Support is available through the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) programs to address erosion and water quality.
The NRCS Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program supports landowners in improving streamside areas to increase biological function and filter upland contaminants.
Project Ideas, Examples, & Successes
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Example of Streambank Erosion
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Six Year-Old Riparian Planting
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Stream with Ample Shade
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