[ODF_Private_Forests] 2008 OWEB online reporting available

[WEEKS Kevin]

Private Forests News service members:

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is encouraging landowners to report their activities during 2008 in support of the Oregon Plan by using a new online form.

This year, OWEB began offering an abbreviated two page form for timber operators that is specific for riparian activity related to harvest (voluntary tree retention).  In addition, OWEB staff made improvements to the main Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory form based on field testing, user feedback, and staff observations.

Please add to the list of Oregon's accomplishments in watershed restoration by completing the online 2008 Oregon Watershed Restoration Reporting Form for all previously unreported restoration projects from 1995 to present.  Due to the online form revisions, it is important that customers download the most current version of the form by visiting:

 http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/MONITOR/OWRI.shtml

Please complete your online reporting for 2008 to OWRI by March 31st, 2009.

If you would prefer to receive the 2008 online OWRI form and Adobe Reader software on a CD, please contact Bobbi Riggers with OWEB, 503-986-0059 or bobbi.riggers at state.or.us<mailto:bobbi.riggers at state.or.us> - The form will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete for each project.  A completed submission consists of the OWRI form and a Project Location Map.  OWEB offers online map-making tools to help you create project maps.  For instructions on using these tools, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/Monitor/OWRI_mapping.shtml.  Arc/GIS files also are accepted.

For questions about map submissions, contact Ashley Seim with OWEB at 503-986-0186 / ashley.seim at state.or.us<mailto:ashley.seim at state.or.us>

ODF support and questions regarding the Oregon Plan can be directed to Jo Morgan at 503-945-7469.

Many thanks for the hard work landowners provide to restore watershed function, remove barriers to fish migration, improve habitat, and expand the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds.

Kevin Weeks
Public Information Officer / Private Forests Division
Oregon Department of Forestry
kweeks at odf.state.or.us<mailto:kweeks at odf.state.or.us>
(503) 945-7427

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