Our Mission
To provide opportunities for stakeholders to cooperate in promoting and sustaining
the health of the watershed and its communities.
Current Projects
Cold Creek
Cold Creek, also known as Logan Slough, is a small, year round tributary to the North Santiam River in Marion County.
Dieckman Slough
Dieckman Slough is a side channel of the Lower North Santiam River, just downstream of the City of Stayton, in Marion County
Hatch Side Channel
The Council replaced an undersized culvert with a larger culvert opening up the channel to year round water flows.
Snake-DeFord Creek
The North Santiam Watershed Council has been working with landowners in the Snake-Deford Creek Sub-basin since 2008.
Bear Branch
Bear Branch Creek is an important tributary of the North Santiam River, entering the mainstem just below the town of Stayton.
Valentine Creek
Since 2009, four landowners have partnered with the Council to restore approximately 19 acres of native vegetation on Valentine Creek.
Latest News
Council projects, news and publications
Check Out Our 2022-2023 Annual Report!
We are pleased to share our 2022-2023 Annual Report! This report highlights our watershed restoration efforts which include improving water quality, stabilizing streambanks over 30 acres within the Beachie Creek[…]
Read moreMore Beavers Means Less Damages from Wildfires
Article By Lauren ZatkosWe are living with wildfire threat in the Santiam Basin, and throughout Oregon, every summer. People are working hard to repair the devastation caused by the 2020[…]
Read moreNOAA Funding Announcement – May 22nd, 2024
Press Release: NOAA Fish Passage 2024 Recommendations for Funding! NOAA announces the recommendation of $8.7 million in funding to restore fish passage in the Mid-Willamette The Calapooia, Luckiamute, Marys[…]
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