The Whitewater Creek Conservation Association (WCCA) is committed to: During our annual meeting in 2004, we will have the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to our mission statement. Under the supervision of Wayne Somes (Fishery Biologist, Willamette National Forest) and Dave Klug (Hydrology Technologist, Willamette National Forest); volunteers will spend up to 3 days emplacing large woody debris in Whitewater Creek. In essence we will be placing large logs across the creek in an attempt to create the plunge pools that are needed to provide increased habitat for the native fish that inhabit our little stream. Rather than the raceway that currently typifies Whitewater Creek, we hope to help Ma Nature recruit large logs to slow the flow and create new salmonids habitat. I'm hoping that we can begin with the large logs that currently reside on the trail into the campground.

Currently we anticipate that we will need 4-5 adults per day over a 3-day period. The composition of the work crew can change each day, and no one needs to fear that they will be giving up 3-days of their vacation time for volunteer service. Conversely, this should provide everyone with the opportunity to observe and understand a vital riparian restoration effort as it happens. In essence, this is a great opportunity to increase habitat for our native fish, and a wonderful laboratory for education all members of the Association on the process. If we can use some of the logs that currently block access to our site, so much the better.

While this variety of work requires that we comply with NEPA (National Environmental Protection Act), Wayne has assured me that the paperwork can be done prior to our arrival. So, I look forward to your assistance at our annual meeting in 2004. - Fish