Siuslaw Watershed Council

Culvert Projects

Summer 2008 Fish Passage Improvements

Elk Creek Culvert Replacement: Lane County, the USFS, ODFW, and SWC are working together to replace this high priority culvert in the Indian Creek sub-basin. Replacing the failing culvert improves fish passage to more than two miles of high-quality cool water habitat for coho. Work on the culvert will run from July 14 through August 31, 2008, with road closures in place. OWEB, USFS Coastal Initiative—Siuslaw Stewardship Group, USFS, and Lane County are funding this project.

Holland Creek Culvert Replacement: Lane County, the BLM, ODFW, and SWC are teaming up to replace this fish passage barrier on a tributary of the Upper Siuslaw. The new culvert will allow for full fish passage and improved passage for other aquatic species. Work on the culvert will take place June 30 - August 15, 2008, with road closures in place. BLM-RAC funds make this project possible.

Culvert Prioritization
The Culvert Prioritization list can be found here.