Creekside Conservancy’s Objectives: The Path Forward
1. A five year proposal are being developed for the following tasks A. Completely restore streams and watersheds on front 250 acres at the Mill Pond
- Replace non-functioning culverts with bottomless/arched culverts or bridges to allow for salmonid mobility and woody debris passage.
- Plant and enhance native riparian zones along water ways
- Address invasive plants that are and will potentially choke out water passage
- Add and distribute vairous gravels for salmonid spawning and water filtration during enhancment projects
- Place Large Woody Debris (LWD) throughout critical reaches of project stream systems
- Monitor and protect historic beaver dam at Mill Pond site
- B. Enhance and manage forest within the Mill Pond properties
- Thin and select cut diseased Doug Firs, Conifers and Alders.
- Use low impact methods
- Manage invasive and noxious plants
- Thin and select cut diseased Doug Firs, Conifers and Alders.
- Plant more native species to refurbish cover and under growth.
- Western Red Cedar
- Salmon Berry
- Twisted Stalk
- Elderberry
- Miners Lettuce
- Trillium
- Mock Orange
- Wapato
- Gary Oak
- Cat Tails
- Stinging Nettle
C. Map, inventory and classify habitat areas on the Mill Pond properties.
D. Build Environmental Education Center and Farmers Market
- Decide locations at Mill Pond
- Design buildings
- Acquire all building permits and licenses
- Select contractors
- Begin construction
E. Research and negotiate further land purchases adjacent to Mill Pond Property
3. A ten year proposal is being developed – with a long-term perpetual focus
A. Continue stream and Watershed enhancements on properties
- Insure collaboration with adjacent landowners to continue holistic restoration efforts
- Develop projects to enhance connectivenss and consistancy for salmonid passage throughout stream systems
- Create plans to distribute gravel’s throughout project stream reaches
- Place LWD throughout stream system
- Plant native plants for continuous riparian zones and cover
B. Continue Forestland and Prairie restoration
- Select cutting and thinning of diseased and encroaching trees
- Remove invasive and noxious plants
- Plant more diverse native species for undergrowth and canopy
C. Map, inventory, and classify habitat areas on remaining foundation properties