One of the Strategic Implementation Areas (SIA) in Oregon is the Indian Ford Watershed located near Sisters, OR. Since 2015 the Deschutes SWCD has worked with private landowners and land managers to restore over 1.2 miles of streambank and 36 acres of riparian meadow, improve native plant communities by controlling 20 acres of noxious weeds, and removal of obstructions within Indian Ford Creek that impede water flow. The Deschutes SWCD's future goal is to continue to strengthen partnerships and work with private landowners within the Indian Ford Creek watershed and other watersheds in Deschutes County.
SIA Project Map
Before (2015): Lack of riparian vegetation due to livestock access to creek.
Before (2015): Streambank erosion due to Livestock access to the creek.
After (2020): Livestock exclusion to riparian area.
After (2020): Riparian Fence established Livestock is controlled from the creek.
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