Coquille Watershed Association Project Photos
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Wimer Creek Riparian Project
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This project consisted of fencing approximately 4000 feet along Wimer Creek, a tributary to the North Fork Coquille River. The fence was constructed on both sides of the creek with an average setback of 35 feet. There was also some fencing on the North Fork. There was also a small bridge built for cattle to cross Wimer creek. A gravity fed water system was developed, using the landowner existing storage tanks. The CWA added a pipe from the storage tanks and three 300-gallon stock tanks. The landowner leases the property for grazing cattle in the winter and hay production in the summer. After the fence was compete, willow, alder, Douglas fir, and Western red cedar were planted and tubed to protect them from the active beaver in the area. There is a large beaver complex just above the project area that the landowner let us fence to protect form cattle disturbance. The landowner assisted with site prep and donated materials for the bridge construction. The landowner will be responsible for all fence and water system maintenance for the life of the project.