
Little Applegate Sediment Reduction Project
The Upper Little Applegate River and Yale Creek, containing high quality steelhead trout habitat, were identified by the Applegate River Watershed Council as the two most significant sediment source areas in the Little Applegate River watershed and top priorities for erosion control and sediment reduction efforts. Stream monitoring and road surveys had identified roads and stream crossings as major sediment sources. The project involved grading and rocking key road systems, installing new drainage features, improving stream crossings and culverts, and limiting access to certain areas during wet periods. Surveys at project sites show the treatments to be effective in eliminating sediment delivery from road surfaces and ditches and in preventing larger sediment events. Project partners included area residents, DEQ, BLM, USFS, Fruit Growers Supply Company, and OWEB.
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