eDNA Study of the Kellogg-Mt. Scott Watershed
Start Date
3-11-2024 3:30 PM
End Date
3-11-2024 3:39 PM
Abstract
The Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project is an exciting effort occurring in the heart of downtown Milwaukie. The project encompasses many elements, including:
- providing fish passage to 15 miles of habitat by removing the barrier at Kellogg Dam
- restoring 17 acres of high-quality habitat behind the dam
- providing public access and viewing points to encourage nature-based recreation and outdoor education
- increasing flood storage capacity to reduce flooding in lower Kellogg Creek
- modernizing the existing Oregon State Highway 99E bridge with an alternative that increases seismic resiliency and establishes a safe bike/pedestrian undercrossing
- providing interactive learning, scientific research and real-world laboratory opportunities for student involvement and community science
- engaging the community through cross-cultural communication tools and events
As a part of the pre-project research, the North Clackamas Watersheds Council conducted an eDNA study to better understand fish access past the dam and look at seasonal and geographic utilization of the watershed by salmonids and Pacific lamprey. We also looked for the presence of western pond and watershed painted turtles in the impoundment. This information will provide pre-construction baseline data, and help inform the Council's protection and restoration efforts throughout the watershed.
Collection of eDNA is noninvasive and biological information can be obtained without handling organisms and disturbing their ecosystems. It is also a new and innovative tool in urban environments where private properties are small and permission to access multiple properties would be necessary for biological surveys such as snorkeling and electrofishing.
Subjects
Conservation biology, Fisheries, Habitat restoration
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41422
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eDNA Study of the Kellogg-Mt. Scott Watershed
The Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project is an exciting effort occurring in the heart of downtown Milwaukie. The project encompasses many elements, including:
- providing fish passage to 15 miles of habitat by removing the barrier at Kellogg Dam
- restoring 17 acres of high-quality habitat behind the dam
- providing public access and viewing points to encourage nature-based recreation and outdoor education
- increasing flood storage capacity to reduce flooding in lower Kellogg Creek
- modernizing the existing Oregon State Highway 99E bridge with an alternative that increases seismic resiliency and establishes a safe bike/pedestrian undercrossing
- providing interactive learning, scientific research and real-world laboratory opportunities for student involvement and community science
- engaging the community through cross-cultural communication tools and events
As a part of the pre-project research, the North Clackamas Watersheds Council conducted an eDNA study to better understand fish access past the dam and look at seasonal and geographic utilization of the watershed by salmonids and Pacific lamprey. We also looked for the presence of western pond and watershed painted turtles in the impoundment. This information will provide pre-construction baseline data, and help inform the Council's protection and restoration efforts throughout the watershed.
Collection of eDNA is noninvasive and biological information can be obtained without handling organisms and disturbing their ecosystems. It is also a new and innovative tool in urban environments where private properties are small and permission to access multiple properties would be necessary for biological surveys such as snorkeling and electrofishing.