Medford Bear Creek Riparian Restoration Project - Spencer Street

Medford Bear Creek Riparian Restoration Project - Spencer Street A collaborative effort to repair Bear Creek....... However, negligence has taken its toll. The past cannot be changed, but attitudes can.

Bear Creek, in Oregon’s Rogue Valley, lies within “one of the most biologically, botanically and geologically diverse areas in the country.” It supports over 160 bird species as well as a population of wild Coho Salmon. In 2001 the Bear Creek Watershed Assessment Report highlighted the need for restoration of the watershed, due to declines in water quality and quantity, and sparse riparian habitat

, all of which are threatening its already reduced native fisheries. Rogue Valley Audubon Society and its partners have received an Innovation Grant for their efforts to save a portion of this vital habitat within city parkland in Medford. With the help of volunteers, the project team aims to restore plant diversity and the riparian forest, augmenting native vegetation and tree canopy cover along the creek to help shade the water. Over time this should help lower the water temperature—a vital step if salmon are to continue spawning in the stream. Teams will clear debris, remove invasive plants, plant native flora, and measure the creek’s health through water testing, plant monitoring, and continual weeding and maintenance. Sixty percent of all Rogue Valley residents live along the creek. By engaging volunteers and especially youth from throughout the community, the project team hopes a new generation of stewards will also be spawned to bring Bear Creek back to health.

04/29/2015

It is GREAT to see the progress at Spencer Street!

05/23/2014

Video of the ribbon cutting ceremony for Logos receiving the "Lowe’s Toolbox for Education" grant.

Wed. May 21st, Logos students, teachers, Lowe's, Lomakatsi, and the Medford Chamber representatives, all celebrated Logo...
05/23/2014

Wed. May 21st, Logos students, teachers, Lowe's, Lomakatsi, and the Medford Chamber representatives, all celebrated Logos receiving the "Lowe’s Toolbox for Education" grant with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the project site.

Wed. Oct. 19th, Logos Charter School students and parents were out planting walnut trees and clearing out blackberry shr...
03/21/2014

Wed. Oct. 19th, Logos Charter School students and parents were out planting walnut trees and clearing out blackberry shrubs, lead by Logos teacher Chris Van Ness and Niki Del Pizzo of Lomakatsi. It was a beautiful day to be out working along the creek.

10/07/2013

Wed. Oct. 9th 1:00-4:00 pm. Logos Public Charter School with the help from Oregon Non-Profit SOLVE, and Lomakatsi Restoration Project is sponsoring a Clean Up Event at our Bear Creek Riparian Restoration Site just around the corner from our school on Spencer Street. This project is lead by Chris Van Ness, Logos Educational Specialist and Lead Science Instructor in Environmental and Earth Sciences.

We are kicking off our year of Service-Learning Events at this site with a day dedicated to CLEANING UP OUR SCHOOLYARD HABITAT! Logos will provide some refreshments, Lomakatsi will bring tools needed to pick up trash as well as build some trails through our beautiful creek side ecosystem.

This opportunity is Open to the Public. We will need a release form signed by all participants which we will provide at the site on the day of the event or is available here: SOLVE Adult Release Form.

04/01/2013
with Chris VanNess, ES
11/06/2012

with Chris VanNess, ES

Summer Volunteer Opportunities with Lomakatsi!Streamside Restoration along Ashland and Bear CreeksSummer maintenance wil...
07/19/2012

Summer Volunteer Opportunities with Lomakatsi!
Streamside Restoration along Ashland and Bear Creeks

Summer maintenance will include:

· Watering recently planted trees and shrubs
· Invasive plant removal
· Sheet mulching around plantings (layering of cardboard and wood chips)
· Trail maintenance
About the Projects …
The Medford Bear Creek Riparian Restoration Project – Spencer St.
Located on Medford Parks Property, this 4 acre streamside restoration project is sponsored
by the Audubon Society and Toyota through a Together Green Innovation Grant and
administered by Lomakatsi Restoration Project. Project partners include Lomakatsi,
Rogue Valley Audubon Society, Bear Creek Watershed Council, Medford Tree Committee
and Logos Charter School. www.logoscharter.com
Directions: Park at the mulch piles at the end of Spencer St. Walk approximately 50 yards
along dirt road parallel to I-5 or just look for volunteers working.
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Ashland Creek Ponds Riparian Restoration Project
Located at the confluence of Ashland and Bear Creeks, this is a collaborative community
effort aimed at restoring degraded riparian habitat through the reestablishment of native
trees and vegetation on 12 acres of Ashland Parks property. Project partners include
Lomakatsi, Ashland Parks, Bear Creek Watershed Council and Helman Elementary School.
Directions: Park at the Ashland dog park and walk down the Bear Creek Greenway
approximately ¼ mile to site.
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Lomakatsi’s Riparian Restoration Goals:
• decrease stream temperatures;
• stabilize stream banks;
• improve water quality;
• add large woody material to the creek;
• encourage native species regeneration;
• reduce the amount of non-native, invasive plants;
• decrease fire risk;
• improve bird and wildlife habitat; and
• engage youth and community members in the restora


*Volunteers can drop by any time on the dates and times listed below!
*bring gloves, drinking water and tools (shovel, mattock, loppers) . if you have them

Dates
Wednesday, July 18, 8:30am-11:30am Medford Bear Creek Project - Spencer St.

Saturday, July 21, 8:30am - 12:30pm Ashland Creek Ponds Project

Monday, July 23, 9am - 2pm Ashland Creek Ponds Project

Wednesday, July 25, 8:30am - 11:30am Medford Bear Creek Project - Spencer St.

Saturday, July 28, 10am - 2pm
"I Heart Rogue Valley" Community Volunteer Day
Ashland Creek Ponds Project

Wednesday, August 1, 8:30am - 11:30am Medford Bear Creek Project - Spencer St.

Monday, August 6, 8:30am - 11:30am Medford Bear Creek Project - Spencer St.

Wednesday, August 15, 8:30am - 11:30am Medford Bear Creek Project - Spencer St.

For more information, contact project manager, Niki: [email protected]
*Visit Lomakatsi's website at www.lomakatsi.org or find us on facebook!

Creating Green Jobs Restoring Forests and Watersheds in southern Oregon & northern California

05/21/2012
05/19/2012

A sliver of Bear Creek near downtown Medford is in the midst of a major makeover, and residents can check it out Saturday, pitch in or feel free to fire off a Tweet about it.

05/18/2012
05/17/2012

Partners in the Bear Creek Restoration Project will meet Saturday, May 19, by the creek to provide information about their efforts and to perform a bit of cleanup work while they're at it.

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