Connect with us

Eugene

ODFW is seeking public comment on a fish passage waiver request from the Oregon Department of Transportation after they replaced a culvert at OR131 MP 4.9 during emergency work when a culvert failed during heavy precipitation

Published

3 years ago

on

Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, this action has triggered Oregon’s fish passage laws.

In lieu of providing passage at this location, the ODOT proposes to remove a culvert on Oregon Department of Forestry land and return the creek to a natural channel in Tillamook County, Oregon.

Public comments are due no later than Monday, Jan. 15. Send comments or mail to ODFW-ODOT Fish Passage Liaison, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97303, or call (503) 586-9827.

ODFW may grant a fish passage waiver if there are appreciable benefits to native migratory fish greater at the mitigation site compared to the waiver site if passage were provided.

ODFW has made an initial determination that providing fish passage at the Unnamed Tributary to the Little South Fork Kilchis River mitigation site will provide greater benefits than if passage were provided at the OR131 MP 49 site.

Related Topics:

You may also like…

Oregon3 days ago

“President Trump’s chaotic tariff taxes are hitting Oregon hard,” Gov. Kotek says as latest analysis reveals tariffs are costing the state an estimated $442 million in revenue

Oregon – “President Trump’s chaotic tariff taxes are hitting Oregon hard,” Gov. Tina Kotek said, pointing to new state analysis...
Eugene3 days ago

Eugene man arrested after police encounter involving two juveniles

Eugene, OR – A 68-year-old Eugene man was arrested after police responded to a report involving two juveniles on Aug....
Eugene3 days ago

Eugene police join community at 5th annual Oregon Aloha Festival

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department joined community members at the 5th annual Oregon Aloha Festival held Aug. 21–22...
Eugene3 days ago

Eugene apartment fire sends occupant to hospital for smoke inhalation, firefighters rescue two cats

Eugene, OR – One person and two cats were transported for emergency care following an apartment fire in Eugene on...
Oregon1 week ago

Governor Kotek says “President Trump is playing politics with something that should never be political” after Oregon rejects changes to childhood vaccine schedule

Oregon – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek criticized President Donald Trump’s latest actions on childhood vaccines, saying vaccine policy should be...
Oregon1 week ago

Oregon Sen. Merkley urges Congress to pass bill he introduced “to make sure that NO president can abuse their office to profit off the presidency”

Oregon – Jeff Merkley said the need to prevent presidents from profiting from cryptocurrency has become increasingly urgent as he...
Eugene1 week ago

Pre’s Trail section to close as culvert replacement project begins near Science Center

Eugene, OR – A portion of Pre’s Trail near the Science Center in Eugene was scheduled to close as crews...
Eugene1 week ago

ESF crews battle mobile home fire threatening neighboring home in North Eugene, contain blaze to one home

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a mobile home fire at the Filbert Grove Mobile Home Park in...
Eugene1 week ago

House fire near downtown Eugene leaves vacant home heavily damaged, no injuries reported

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire near downtown Eugene early Sunday morning, with firefighters finding...
Eugene1 week ago

Skinner Butte fire extinguished after crews stopped forward progress in Eugene

Eugene, OR – A fire on Skinner Butte in Eugene was extinguished after firefighters stopped its forward progress, according to...
Oregon2 weeks ago

Oregon Sen. Merkley says “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip” as he pushes sweeping legislation to fight back, claims it’s aimed at restoring checks and balances

Portland, OREGON – “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip. We can’t let him,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said Aug. 12...

Trending