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Watershed council reports habitat gains, $700,000 local share of large NOAA restoration grant
Summary
The Greater Oregon City Watershed Council updated the commission on restoration work including an aerial large‑wood project on Port Blakely land funded through NOAA; the council said it held about $700,000 of a $3.8 million grant and reported ODFW snorkel survey results showing 99 young coho in Holcomb Creek.
The Greater Oregon City Watershed Council gave a progress update to the City Commission on Nov. 5, describing major restoration projects, volunteer engagement and grant leverage.
The council’s executive director outlined four focus areas—habitat restoration, community engagement, capacity building and planning—and highlighted the Upper Abernathy restoration project on Port Blakely land. That project, done in partnership with a Clackamas countywide partnership and funded through NOAA, was part of a larger $3,800,000 grant for which the council said it had roughly a $700,000 share; the council noted an Oregon City contractor was the project contractor on parts of the work.
The council also described Jamestown Ranch tributary restoration in design, an Abernathy Shade riparian restoration (a city‑participation project) and volunteer‑led plantings at Singer Creek and Atkinson Park. The director said that ODFW snorkel surveys recorded 99 young coho in Holcomb Creek, a sign the restoration work is supporting juvenile salmonid rearing.
Council leaders asked for continued partnership with the city on planting and riparian work and said they are seeking new board members and volunteer help; financial support from the city has been used to leverage additional federal and regional funds.
Commissioners thanked the council and asked a few questions about coordination with Metro on nearby creek work and ongoing property acquisitions. The council said it will continue outreach and planning and bring updates back to the commission.
