PO BOX 899

JACKSONVILLE, OR  97530

Contact: Executive Director, Jeannell Wyntergreen

E-mail: director@arwc.org
Website: www.arwc.org

In an attempt to resolve the ongoing friction between aggregate mining and the overall health of the river valley, the Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council has joined with Oregon Solutions (the Governor's conflict resolution task force) to bring all the various public and private stakeholders to the table to address the economic, environmental, and community needs for sustainable aggregate mining in the Applegate River watershed.  It is hoped that this new cooperative effort will result in a determination of how much gravel can be mined without detriment to fish habitat and the river system.

Executive Director Jeannell Wyntergreen tours the Applegate watershed with public and private stakeholders to discuss the need for sustainable  mining in the area.

 
The Applegate River Watershed Council also promotes the Salmon Safe program which helps to foster fish safe ranching and farming.  The Council uses targeted outreach, helping to offset the cost of certification, and provide assistance with restoration projects.  The Council has certified over 20 farms and ranches encompassing over 1500 acres adjacent to salmon habitat.