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Grande Ronde Basin Restoration Project Database and Inventory

 

Background

In 1996 the Grande Ronde Model Watershed developed a database to track all watershed restoration projects implemented in the Grande Ronde Basin since 1980. The GRMW restoration project database includes information on project costs, cooperators, location, objectives, monitoring, and details about the work completed. 

In addition to using the database to better manage and report on projects funded through the GRMW, the database is used to fulfill a wide variety of data requests. Here are a few examples:

  • The project database was used extensively in the Grande Ronde Subbasin Plan.
  • The GRMW database is the source for all Grande Ronde and Imnaha subbasin projects reported in the Oregon Plan Biennial Report.
  • Data derived from the GRMW database was used by researchers examining salmonid populations and habitat restoration.
  • Data summaries and maps created from the database have been provided to our partners in the basin and interested parties throughout Oregon and beyond.

The database includes most of the aquatic habitat and restoration work conducted by agencies, tribes, and private landowners in the Grande Ronde Basin. Emphasis was placed on obtaining data on riparian/stream/fish habitat improvement projects. However, upland projects intended to improve watershed condition or fish habitat were also included. Projects conducted under the FSA/NRCS programs such as CCRP (Continuous Conservation Reserve Program - FSA), CRP (Conservation Reserve Program - FSA), EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program - NRCS), and WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program - NRCS); and completed before 2001, were also included in the database. In 2001 access to FSA/NRCS project information was restricted so some of the FSA/NRCS projects occurring after 2001 are not included in the database unless they also received funding through BPA/GRMW or OWEB. All ODFW/BPA stream/riparian projects (link to map depicting ODFW/BPA projects) and some wildlife projects are included.

The Grande Ronde Basin Watershed Restoration Project Inventory would not be possible without the contribution of time and information from all of the organizations and individuals involved with habitat restoration in the Grande Ronde Basin.

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Project Inventory Map

Project Inventory Map The project inventory map depicts locations of watershed restoration projects in the Grande Ronde Basin from 1982-present.  This is a fairly large file (2.5MB) so be patient if you select the map for viewing/download.

Project points on this map represent the central work location for each project (some projects have more than one point; most have one). Once you have opened the map document you may have to adjust the view magnification (zoom) to be able to read the stream names and project numbers. You will find information about the projects in the Summary Report below. You may also use the Acrobat Reader "Find" function to search for project numbers, stream names, etc. in the map or the report.

 

Project Inventory Summary Report

  Project Inventory Report The Summary Report of Grande Ronde Basin Watershed Restoration Projects, 1982-present (PDF format) lists more than 774 watershed restoration projects in the Grande Ronde Basin. Locations for projects with on-the-ground restoration activities may be seen on the map identified above.   

If you are interested in additional information on a specific project, please contact the GRMW office at 541-663-0570.

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Selected Accomplishments for Grande Ronde Basin Restoration Projects from 1982-present

Click here to view selected accomplishments for projects funded through the GRMW

  • 421 miles of stream treated with instream work

  • 741 miles of fencing

  • 9,353 acres of riparian habitat treated

  • 30,093 acres of upland habitat treated

  • 20,174 acres of "mixed" habitat (comprised of both riparian and upland habitat) treated

  • 866 miles of road closures/obliteration

  • 409 miles of road improvements or relocation

  • 706 livestock water developments (for off-stream watering)

  • 78 fish passage improvement sites

  • 26 irrigation diversion improvements

 

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