Meeting notes: December 2002

Diana Sharps, Chuck Knoll and Donna Schmitz from Benton County and Benton Soil and Water Conservation District presented the fish passage data collection that Diana Sharps has been working on over the past year. This data brings together multiple data sources of fish passage barriers, from many county state and federal agencies into one database. The Marys River Fish Passage committee requested this work and the project was initiated and implemented by Benton SWCD and Benton County. Data will be used by Benton County to plan culvert replacements and removal of fish passage barriers, and by Benton SWCD in their work with landowners, as well as in the MRWC action planning efforts. Complete minutes are not available at this time, but check website for posting or contact Sandra Coveny if you want them mailed to you when they are received.

Mark your calendars! The 2003 Marys River Watershed Celebration is scheduled for summer solstice! Kickoff for the watershed action plan, and a summer filled with restoration workshops, tours, and project assistance and planning for interested landowners
DATE, PLACE, AND TIME: June 21st at Tyee Wine Cellars . From 10:30 to 5:30
Tour: Buchanan Family Farm Wetlands Restoration Project, complete with native and invasive plant ID
Speakers: Kathleen Dean Moore, local author of River Walking and Holdfast (and Marys River Resident!), Jim Lichatowich, Fisheries Biologist (and former Marys River resident), Freeman House, Mattole Watershed Council Executive Director (a 30 year old council) and Author of Totem Salmon
Music: (to be announced).