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River
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County
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Reach
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Length (miles)
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Year Listed/ Updated
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ORVs
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Description
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Other States
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Alsea River
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Benton
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Mainstem from confluence of North
and South Forks Alsea River to Siuslaw National Forest Boundary
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17
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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|
|
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Alsea River
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Lincoln
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Pacific Ocean to head of tide at
RM 12
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12
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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Fisheries resource and recreational
fishing opportunities are outstandingly remarkable.
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|
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Alsea River
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Lincoln, Benton
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Mainstem Alsea River from head of
tide to confluence of North and South Forks at town of Alsea
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31
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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See initial comments
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|
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Alsea River
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Benton
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North Fork of Alsea River, heads
north of town of Alsea at Klickitat Lake
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15
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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See initial comments
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Alsea River
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Benton
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South Fork of Alsea River, from town
of Alsea to Benton-Lane County line about 3 miles south and
west of Glenbrook
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17
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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See initial comments
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|
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Alsea River
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Lincoln, Benton, Lane
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Entire length
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54
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1982
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F
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High flow coastal river, moderate
to broad meanders, some floodplain development. Important,
but diminishing, salmon and steelhead resource. Lowest reach
is fine example of Pacific esturine environment.
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|
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Alsea River, North Fork
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Lincoln, Benton
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Outlet of Klickitat Lake to confluence
with Bailey Creek
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11
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1993
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S
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S, F, W
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Dense mature forest to steep rocky
outcrops. Substantial population of resident cutthroat trout.
Variety of animal species.
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|
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Alsea River, South Fork
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Benton, Lane
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Headwaters in BLM Eugene District
to confluence with Tobe Creek
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16
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1993
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R
|
G
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Alsea Falls one of largest falls
on river of this size in region.
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|
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Antelope Creek
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Klamath
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Duncan Spring in Sec. 4, T.41 S.,
R.14.5 E. to backwater of Willow Valley Reservoir in Sec.
8, T.41 S., R.14.5 E.
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3
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1993
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S
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H
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38 prehistoric sites - Village site,
lithic scatters, petroglyph panels, rock shelter, and hunting
blind.
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|
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Antelope Creek
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Klamath
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North Spring access road in Sec.
16, T.40 S., R.14.5 E. to bridge on CCC Road in Sec. 4, T.41
S., R.14.5 E.
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5
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1993
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S
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H
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One of largest prehistoric village
sites found in upland area. Two petroglyph locations, rock
cairns, hunting blind, and nine lithic scatters.
|
|
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Barnes Valley Creek
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Klamath
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BLM/U.S. Forest Servic boundary (Sec.
29, T.39 S., R.15 E.) to ford on CCC Road (Sec. 22, T.39 S.,
R.14 E.)
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6
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1993
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S
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S
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Steep basalt cliffs forming canyon
walls. Provides both vegetative and geologic diversity.
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|
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Bear Creek
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Lane
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Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.16 S., R.3
E. to confluence with McKenzie River
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2
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1993
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W
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F
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Steelhead run is one of few remaining
native, wild runs in McKenzie River Basin. Numerous other
fish species.
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|
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Big Marsh Creek and Crescent Creek
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Klamath
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Entire length
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31
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1982
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S, G
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Flows from Big Marsh past interesting
recent lava flow formations. Crescent Creek flows through
generally flat, marshy valley and has many small, tight meanders.
Both stream valleys are quite scenic, especially near the
recent lava flows.
THE SEGMENT OF BIG MARSH CREEK FROM
THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 15, T.26S., R.6E. TO ITS CONFLUENCE
WITH CRESCENT CREEK AND THE SEGMENT OF CRESCENT CREEK FROM
THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 11, T.24S., R.6E. TO THE WEST SECTION
LINE OF SECTION 13, T.24S., R.7E. WERE ADDED AS COMPONEnts
OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
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|
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Boulder Creek
|
Douglas
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Within Boulder Creek Wilderness
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7
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1993
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W
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S
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|
|
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Breitenbush River
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Marion
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Entire length
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20
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1982
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R, G
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Popular small water boating stream.
Steelhead fishing resource. Flows past natural, but developed,
hot springs area.
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|
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Breitenbush River
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Marion
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Confluence of North and South Forks
of Breitenbush River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.9 S., R.7 E.,
to Detroit Reservoir near Canyon Creek in NE 1/4 of Sec. 36,
T.9 S., R.5 E., W.M.
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10
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1982/ 1993
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R
|
R
|
Camping, fishing, commercial resort
activities, kayaking, hiking, and recreational driving. Magnificent
stands of "old growth" timber, heavy use by elk and deer,
and habitat areas for sensitive and threatened species.
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|
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Breitenbush River, North Fork of
North Fork
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Marion
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Breitenbush Lake to N. Fk. Breitenbush
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4
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1993
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S
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S, R, G, O
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Views of several meadows, lakes,
and sub-alpine forest stands. Relatively young ecosystem due
to past volcanic activity and glaciation, providing opportunities
to observe early successional processes.
|
|
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Breitenbush River, South Fork
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Marion
|
Headwaters at Russell Lake in SW
1/4 of Sec. 11, T.10 S., R.8 E. to Wilderness Boundary
|
4
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1993
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W
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S
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Clear waters flow from sub-alpine
meadows to mature forest vegetation zones. Includes cascades
and falls as enters steep walled canyon.
|
|
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Breitenbush River, South Fork
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Marion
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Wilderness boundary to confluence
with Breitenbush River in NW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T.9 S., R.7 E.,
W.M.
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6
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1993
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S
|
S
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See initial comments
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|
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Browns Creek
|
Deschutes
|
Springs in Sec. 30 to Wickiup Reservoir
|
2
|
1993
|
R
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F
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Excellent spawning habitat for kokanee
and excellent spawning and rearing habitat for brown trout.
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|
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Canton Creek
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Douglas
|
U.S. Forest Service boundary between
Sec. 31 and 36, T.25 S., R.1 E. and R.1 W. to confluence with
Tin Cup Creek in Sec. 24, T.24 S., R.1 W.
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11
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1993
|
R
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F
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Supports several native stocks of
different species of fish.
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|
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Chetco River
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Curry
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Entire length
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55
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1982
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G, F
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White sandbars in lower portion;
flows through Redwood and other state parks. Important salmon
and steelhead resource, with notable recent increases in steelhead
runs.
THE SEGMENT FROM ITS HEADWATERS TO
SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT
OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
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Chetco River, North Fork
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Curry
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Headwaters in Sec. 24, T.39 S., R.14
W. to confluence with mainstem of Chetco River in Sec. 35,
T.40 S., R.13 W.
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11
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1993
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R
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F, W, C
|
Spawning and rearing habitat for
native chinook salmon and sea-run cutthroat trout. Northern
spotted owl and marbled murrelet. Several major prehistoric
sites.
|
|
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Clackamas River
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Clackamas, Marion
|
From its source downstream to slack
water at the reservoir
|
54
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1982
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R, F
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Sustains considerable fishing and
recreational boating use. Excellent steelhead and salmon resource.
Area along river sustains considerable camping and recreation-related
activities.
THE SEGMENT FROM BIG SPRINGS TO BIG
CLIFF WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC
rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
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|
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Clackamas River
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Clackamas
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River Mill Dam to Baker Bridge at
Carver
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12
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1982/ 1993
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R
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R, F
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|
|
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Clackamas River, North Fork
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Clackamas, Marion
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Headwaters to N. Sec. line, Sec.
17, T.4 S., R.5 E.
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11
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1993
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S
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F
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Below falls, presence of late winter
run coho, a rare native stock of salmon.
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|
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Clackamas River, North Fork
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Clackamas, Marion
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N. Sec. line, Sec. 17, T.4 S., R.5
E. to Slackwater, N. Fork Reservoir
|
3
|
1993
|
R
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F
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Presence of late winter run coho,
rare native stock of salmon.
|
|
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Clackamas River, North Fork
|
Clackamas
|
Headwaters to confluence with Clackamas
River at North Fork Reservoir
|
12
|
1993
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S
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F
|
|
|
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Clackamas River, Oak Grove Fork
|
Clackamas
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Timothy Lake Dam to Slackwater, Harriet
Lake
|
10
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1993
|
R
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O
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Ecological/Botanical values due to
largest recorded concentration of Corydalis aquae-gelidae,
federal candidate species for listing as Threatened plant.
|
|
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Clackamas River, South Fork
|
Clackamas, Marion
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E. Fork of S. Fork to Clackamas
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4
|
1993
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S
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F
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Below falls, spring chinook, winter
and summer steelhead, fall run coho, and late winter run coho.
|
|
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Collawash River
|
Clackamas
|
Headwaters to Buckeye Creek
|
11
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1993
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S
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F
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Provides excellent spawning habitat
for anadromous fish throughout segment. Rainbow trout, spring
chinook, winter and summer steelhead, and winter run coho.
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|
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Collawash River
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Clackamas
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Buckeye Creek to Clackamas River
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7
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1993
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R
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G, F
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Textbook example of a very active
earth flow that could be easily interpreted. Anadromous fish
such as spring chinook, winter and
summer steelhead, and late winter
run of coho salmon use river.
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|
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Coquille River, East Fork
|
Coos
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Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.28 S., R.8
W. to confluence with NF Coquille River in Sec. 36, T.28 S.,
R.12 W.
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32
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1993
|
R
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F, W
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Numerous waterfalls and unique sandstone
rock formations. Native runs of coho, chinook salmon, steelhead,
and sea-run cutthroat trout. Boating and fishing.
|
|
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Coquille River, North Fork
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Coos
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Headwaters in Sec. 16, T.26 S., R.10
W. to confluence with SF Coquille River in Sec. 5, T.29 S.,
R.12 W.
|
42
|
1993
|
R
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F, W, C
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Important strain of native coho salmon
to reseed other tributaries. Undisturbed Douglas-fir dominated
riparian zone that is optimum habitat for numerous wildlife.
Major prehistoric Indian sites.
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|
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Cow Creek
|
Douglas
|
West fork of Cow Creek (T. 32 S.,
R. 8 W., Sec 1.) to confluence with South Umpqa River (T.
30 S., R. 5 W., Sec. 19)
|
26
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1993
|
R
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F, H
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Supports fall Chinook, Coho salmon,
winter steelhead and cutthroat. Recreation activities include
recreational gold panning and dredging, fishing and swimming.
|
|
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Crabtree Creek
|
Linn
|
Headwaters to Kiote Creek Road crossing
|
2
|
1993
|
S
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S, R, W, C, O
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Rock outcrops and open spaces to
dense, relatively undisturbed old-growth forest. Hiking, fishing,
and studying nature. Variety of animal species.
|
|
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Crescent Creek
|
Deschutes
|
Deschutes National Forest boundary
to confluence with Little Deschutes River
|
21
|
1993
|
R
|
|
|
|
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Crooked River and North Fork
|
Jefferson
|
From its source downstream to slack
water at Prineville Reservoir; and then from Prineville Dam
downstream to Lake Billy Chinook
|
107
|
1982
|
|
S, G
|
North Fork begins in a series of
prairies, most notable the large Big Summit Prairie. Main
portions of river have a scenic canyon cut in volcanic rocks.
Undulating canyon bottom and cliff-like canyon walls, some
displaying prominent lava formations. Vegetation is sparse,
but river generally flows through forested areas. Some boating
use.
THE SEGMENT OF THE MAIN STEM FROM
THE NATIONAL GRASSLAND BOUNDARY TO DRY CREEK AND THE SEGMENT
OF THE NORTH FORK FROM ITS SOURCE AT WILLIAMS PRARIE TO ONE
MILE FROM ITS CONFLUENCE WITH THE CROOKED RIVER WERE ADDED
AS COMPONEnts OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM
ON 10/28/88.
|
|
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Crooked River, South Fork
|
Crook
|
Bill Jake Hollow to confluence with
Crooked River
|
8
|
1993
|
S
|
|
|
|
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Crooked River, South Fork
|
Crook
|
Logan Reservoir to Twelvemile Creek
|
10
|
1993
|
R
|
|
|
|
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Crooked River, South Fork
|
Crook
|
Twelvemile Creek to Bill Jake Hollow
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
|
|
|
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Deschutes River
|
Sherman, Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes
|
From Wickiup Reservoir downstream
to two miles south of Bend, OR; from Bend, OR to Billy Chinook
Reservoir; from Pelton Dam to the Columbia River
|
202
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F
|
Major, high volume river flowing
largely through steep canyons displaying a variety of outstanding
sedimentary and volcanic geological structures. Considerable
fishing and recreational white-water and other boating, including
several challenging Class III-IV runs. Important steelhead
and salmon resource.'
THE SEGMENT FROM WIKIUP DAM TO BEND
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY AT SW CORNER OF SECTION 13, T.18S.,
R.11E., THE SEGMENT FROM ODEN FALLS TO THE UPPER END OF LAKE
BILLY CHINOOK AND THE SEGMENT FROM PELTON REGULATING DAM TO
THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE COLUMBIA RIVER WERE ADDED AS COMPONEnts
OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
|
|
|
Deschutes River, Upper
|
Deschutes
|
Little Lava Lake to Crane Prairie
Reservoir
|
8
|
1993
|
R
|
S, G, O
|
Flows through variety of unusual
landscapes such as "blue lagoon" area, "meadows" area, and
snow-capped mountain backdrops. Complex ground water system.
Peak flows are delayed until mid-summer due to time required
for snowmelt to work through volcanic pile.
|
|
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Drift Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Headwaters to Siuslaw National Forest
Boundary
|
12
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
|
|
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Drift Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Siuslaw National Forest Boundary
to confluence with Alsea River
|
16
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
|
|
|
Drift Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Upstream crossing of eastern Forest
boundary in Sec. 25, T.7 S., R.10 W. to Sampson Creek
|
2
|
1993
|
R
|
S, W, O
|
Pristine and undisturbed stream several
sections of which contain scenic bedrock side-slopes and numerous
small waterfalls. Potential habitat for northern spotted owl
and bald eagle. Outstanding examples of Old growth western
hemlock and Douglas fir.
|
|
|
Drift Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Sampson Creek to downstream crossing
of western Forest boundary in Sec. 6, T.8 S., R.10 W.
|
12
|
1993
|
S
|
S, W, O
|
See initial comments
|
|
|
Eagle Creek
|
Clackamas
|
Headwaters to W. Section line, Section
20, T.3S., R.6E.
|
7
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W
|
Fisheries habitat diversity and water
quality is high. Superior quality habitat for a variety of
wildlife species.
|
|
|
Eagle Creek
|
Clackamas
|
From W. Section line, Section 20,
T.3S., R.6E. to Forest boundary
|
1
|
1993
|
R
|
R
|
Provides prime quality habitat for
resident fish species.
|
|
|
Elkhorn Creek
|
Linn
|
Willamette NF boundary to Elkhorn
Creek Road Crossing (Sec. 1, T.9 S., R.3 E. and Sec. 5 and
6, T.9 S., R.4 E.)
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W
|
Vertical rock outcrops to dense,
relatively undisturbed mature and old-growth forest. Rushing
white water and waterfalls to deep, clear pools. Variety of
animal species.
|
|
|
Fall Creek
|
Lincoln
|
Headwaters to confluence with Alsea
River
|
10
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
|
|
|
Fall River
|
Deschutes
|
Headwaters to Deschutes River
|
11
|
1993
|
R
|
O
|
Based upon overall combination of
substantial values was given rating of outstanding. Excellent
example of full river bubbling out of ground at virtually
one location. Important spawning area for Deschutes River
fish.
|
|
|
Fish Creek
|
Clackamas
|
Headwaters to Clackamas
|
14
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
Potential anadromous fishing habitat.
Contains spring chinook, winter and summer steelhead, and
winter run coho salmon.
|
|
|
Fish Creek
|
Lane
|
Headwaters in Sec. 22, T.16 S., R.7
W. to confluence with Lake Creek
|
5
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
Major spawning stream for coho, steelhead,
and chinook.
|
|
|
Grande Ronde River
|
Wallowa, Union (Asotin, WA)
|
From the confluence of the Wallowa
River downstream to the confluence with the Snake River
|
78
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F
|
Long, high volume river flowing through
steep canyons of volcanic rocks. Excellent examples of "gooseneck"
meanders. Supports high quality recreational kayaking and
rafting during spring run-off. Still accessible to anadromous
fish; steelhead and salmon resource. The main river in the
major drainage system of NE Oregon.
THE SEGMENT FROM ITS CONFLUENCE WITH
THE WALLOWA RIVER TO THE OREGON-WASHINGTON STATE LINE WAS
ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers
SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
|
WA
|
|
Greenleaf Creek
|
Lane
|
Headwaters in Sec. 2, T.16 S., R.8
W. to confluence with Lake Creek in Sec. 2, T.17 S., R.8 W.
|
7
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
High populations of steelhead and
unique resident cutthroat trout subspecies.
|
|
|
Hood River, East Fork
|
Hood River
|
Umbrella Falls to Highway 35
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
O
|
One of very few true wet meadow complexes
of that size and integrity in region. Important for wildlife
habitat and hydrology.
|
|
|
Hood River, East Fork
|
Hood River
|
Highway 35 to Forest boundary
|
13
|
1993
|
R
|
O
|
Flows through relatively broad valley
bottom made up of glacial outwash before flowing into narrower
steep-sided canyon containing number of cliffs. Combination
of substantial values makes this river eligible.
|
|
|
Hood River, Middle Fork
|
Hood River
|
Confluence Clear and Coe Branches
to Forest boundary
|
5
|
1993
|
S
|
R, G, O
|
High potential for interpreting volcanic
processes. Rough, jagged , and cindery surfaces of lava beds.
Unique reestablishment of vegetative cover on lava flow.
|
|
|
Jack Creek
|
Jefferson
|
Source in NE 1/4 of Sec. 1, T.13
S., R.8 E. to confluence with Metolius
|
5
|
1993
|
R
|
F
|
Excellent riparian vegetation and
stream bank conditions. Accounts for highest level of spawning
bull trout adults within Metolius Basin.
|
|
|
John Day River
|
Grant
|
From Ingle Creek downstream to Service
Creek
|
86
|
1982
|
|
S, G, F
|
Long river system affording ample
recreational and scenic opportunities; including Picture Gorge
area, a spectacular canyon. Still accessible to anadromous
fish- steelhead and salmon resource. Supports kayaking, rafting,
and canoeing, especially during spring run-off.
THE SEGMENT FROM SERVICE CREEK TO
TUMWATER FALLS WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD
AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
|
|
|
John Day River, North Fork
|
Grant, Umatilla
|
The entire North Fork
|
106
|
1982
|
|
R, F, O
|
Long, undeveloped portion of major
river system. Still accessible to anadromous fish- potential
steelhead and salmon resource. Highly scenic canyon region.
Area provides for many back-country opportunities.
THE SEGMENT FROM ITS HEADWATERS IN
THE NORTH FORK OF THE JOHN DAY WILDERNESS AREA TO ITS CONFLUENCE
WITH CAMAS CREEK WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL
WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
|
|
|
Joseph Creek
|
Wallowa (Asotin, WA)
|
Entire river
|
40
|
1982
|
|
G, H
|
Deeply incised, fixed channel meandering
river. Superlative example of rejuvenated stream erosion process;
classic example of "gooseneck" meanders. Ancestral home of
Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians.
THE SEGMENT FROM JOSEPH CREEK RANCH,
ONE MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM COUGAR CREEK, TO THE WALLOWA-WHITMAN
NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL
WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
|
WA
|
|
Kilchis River
|
Tillamook
|
Confluence of North Fork Kilchis
River and South Fork Kilchis River to Tillamock Bay
|
12
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F
|
|
|
|
Klamath River
|
Klamath (Siskiyou, CA)
|
From the southern project boundary
of John Boyle Dam downstream to the head of Copco Reservoir
|
19
|
1982
|
|
R
|
Among the best whitewater rafting
rivers in the West; with long, sustained rapids of class IV
and V difficulty. Excellent wild trout fishery.
|
|
|
Klamath River, Upper
|
Klamath
|
Below John C. Boyle Powerhouse in
Sec. 14, T.40 S., R.6 E. to Oregon-California stateline (Sec.
13, T.41 S., R.5 E.)
|
11
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, W, H
|
|
|
|
Little Deschutes River
|
Deschutes
|
Entire length
|
96
|
1982
|
|
G
|
Unique, tight pattern of continuous
small loop meanders in generally flat, broad marshy valley.
Fishing and associated boating.
THE SEGMENT FROM ITS SOURCE IN THE
NW 1/4 OF SECTION 15, T.26S.,, R.6E., TO THE NORTH SECTION
LINE OF SECTION 12, T.26S., R.7E. WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT
OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
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Little Deschutes River
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Deschutes
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Deschutes National Forest boundary
to confluence with Deschutes River
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80
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1982/ 1993
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R
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Little Luckiamute River
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Polk
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Headwaters to confluence with Luckiamute
River
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25
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1993
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R
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O
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Little Nestucca River
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Tillamook, Yamhill, Polk
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Entire length
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12
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1982
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F
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Small, short coastal stream flowing
through densely vegetated area. Salmon and steelhead fishery.
Ends in Nestucca Bay, a prime estuarine habitat.
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Little North Santiam River
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Marion
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Willamette National Forest Boundary
to confluence with North Santiam River
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18
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1993
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R
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S, R, F
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Lobster Creek
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Benton
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Confluence with SF Lobster Creek
to confluence with Bear Creek (Secs. 15, 22, 26, 27, 35 and
36, T.15 S., R.8 W.)
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5
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1993
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R
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F
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Exceptionally high quality spawning
habitat for important anadromous fish species.
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Lobster Creek
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Benton
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Bear Creek to confluence with Fiver
Rivers
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16
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1993
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R
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F
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See initial comments
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Lostine River
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Wallowa
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Entire length
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27
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1982
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S, G
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Exceptionally clear, straight stream
flowing through an excellent example of a glacial U-shaped
valley. Drainage area includes portions of the Eagle Cap Wilderness,
and provides fine views out to the flatter Wallowa Valley.
THE SEGMENT FROM ITS HEADWATERS TO
THE WALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY WAS ADDED AS
A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers SYSTEM
ON 10/28/88.
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Luckiamute River
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Polk
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Headwaters to confluence with Willamette
River
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52
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1993
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R
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C, O
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Malheur River, Middle Fork
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Malheur
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Malheur Forest boundary to WSA S.
boundary
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5
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1993
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W
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S, O
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Outstanding primitive values and
opportunity for solitude. Landform of canyons and flat plateaus.
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Marten Creek
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Lane
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Headwaters in Sec. 18, T.17 S., R.3
E. to confluence with McKenzie River
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4
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1993
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R
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F
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Fish production for steelhead, chinook,
sculpins, cutthroat, and rainbow trout.
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McKenzie River
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Lane, Linn
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From Tamolitch Falls downstream to
McKenzie Bridge, OR
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16
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1982
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S, R, F
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Excellent scenic and fishing resource,
containing stands of old growth Douglas Fir. Popular boating
river. High salmon and steelhead potential. Flows past hot
springs area.
THE SEGMENT FROM CLEAR LAKE TO SCOTT
CREEK (NOT INCLUDING CARMEN AND TRAIL BRIDGE RESERVOIR DAMS)
WAS ADDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC rivers
SYSTEM ON 10/28/88.
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McKenzie River
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Lane
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Sec. 2, T.17 S., R.3 E. to Goodpasture
Bridge
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11
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1982/ 1993
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R
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S, R, F
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Many osprey nest sites. Population
of native rainbow and cutthroat trout. Fishing and white water
rafting. Eagle Rock, a landmark that protrudes from south
bank.
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Miller Creek
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Klamath
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Gerber Dam in Sec. 12, T.39 S., R.13
E. to mouth of canyon at Goodlow Rim in Sec. 33, T.39 S.,
R.13 E.
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6
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1993
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S
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S
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Flows through steep, narrow canyon,
which is a pr |
