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   WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
  SOUTHERN OREGON LAKES BASIN
SURVEILLANCE AND ANALYSIS DIVISION
   IREGION X-PACIFIC NORTHWEST  & ALASKAI
1200 SIXTH AVENUE, SEATTLE,  WASHINGTON  98101

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SURVEILLANCE AND ANALYSIS DIVISION

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                       REGION 10 WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT









     A logical step-by-step approach is needed to identify and abate nonpoint




sources of pollution within Region 10.  The first step must be to assess the




magnitude and extent of the nonpoint source problem.




     Region 10 has developed a water quality assessment approach which will




assist EPA planners, land agencies, and state and local agencies in identifying




probable nonpoint sources and determining their effects upon the "fishable-




swimmable" aspect of Regional streams.




     Generally the approach is to determine the biological, recreational, and




water quality status of Regional streams and to display each status on color




coded STORE! basin maps.  This information is to be related to land use and




land ownership (also on basin maps) as well as other factors such as hydro-




modifications, river flows, mining activities, and point source discharges.




All this information is then systematically organized on a summary table




which can be easily used.




     This package contains information for one river basin within Region 10.




The package consists of the following:




     1. Five slides of the maps used in the evaluation of the basin.




     2. A flow chart showing the phased assessment procedure.




     3. A summary table for the basin and a detailed description of




        information on the table.




     4. A basin point source discharge listing by segment number.




     5. Specific information for biological and recreational status.




     The STORE! basin map is used as the base map for all status evaluations.




Each map is overlayed by a transparency that contains segment basin boundaries




representing drainage areas associated with segments defined by each state




within the Region.  These segment boundaries are used as the basis for




assessing water and land Information.

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     Biological status information is  obtained from field biologists  represent-




ing state and federal fish and game agencies.   Their judgment is based upon a




set of criteria shown on Table 1.   The biological status map (slide #1)  shows




the results of this assessment.




     Recreational status (slide #2) is obtained from field biologists, fish-




ermen, swimmers, and recreational specialists  utilizing the criteria identi-




fied in the Table Explanation.




     Slide #3 shows the water quality  station  locations in each segment.




STORE! was used as a basis for all water quality data since most state and




federal agencies and many local agencies and universities store data in Region




10.  The number associated with each point on  the map references a STORET




printout page number.  Data was retrieved utilizing the STORET standards




flagging program with EPA's Water Quality Criteria as the threshold levels.




Selected water quality threshold and violation screening criteria are shown




and defined in the Table Explanation.




     Slides /M and //5 show land use and land ownership throughout the STORET




basin.  The source of this information is from land management agencies.




     All the information previously discussed and shown on maps is summarized




on the River Basin tables.  Information on these tables is arranged by segment




in an upstream to downstream order beginning at the upper end of each STORET




basin.






     The information obtained and  compiled using this procedure is general;




however, it indicates probable cause and effect relationships related to land




use and land ownership.  The backup information on field tables, STORET print-




outs and maps allows  the user to make more detailed evaluations.  Specific




information gathering investigations in problem areas would be necessary for




an accurate "cause and effect" picture.

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     This evaluation process is still evolving and is  continually being im-




proved based on field verifications  and comments from  users.   If you have




specific questions on the procedures used in these evaluations,  please




contact Bill Schmidt, Chief, Water Surveillance and Investigation Section,




Surveillance and Analysis Division,  Region 10 (Telephone—FTS 399-1210).

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        REGION 10 WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
        Present  ..
l.ffcct of land use upon
quality of Regional streams
    Region 10
Water  Quality  Assessment
on the Biological, Recreational, and I
                                  Water
                  STORET River linn in Apprnach

     1)  STORET baaln base naps
     2)  Reiterative process until  nil basins are complete
     3)  Land use and ownership plotted on base nap	
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1)
2)
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Stream Segment Identification
1) Drainage basin associated with segment
2) Segments Identified by States (further
breakdown nay be necessary)
+
Phase I Sequent Information
1) Segment length 4) Mining
2) Ilydrologlc data 5) Hydromodlf Icatlon
3) Point Sources
* t
Phaue II Biological Status
1) Develop criteria
2) Contact field biologists for status
}) Develop backup table and color coded maps
*
Phase III Recreational Status
1) Develop criteria (contact & noncontact)
2) Contact water users, recreation agencies,
etc.
3) Develop backup table and color coded oaos
v>
Phase IV WuLcr Quality Status
1) Select screening parameters
2) Select Federal criteria & data adequacy
criteria
3) STORE! retrieval using Standards Flagglai;
Prograa
4) Develop station distribution map & barer;
violation printouts
±
Phase V Land Use & Ownership Status
1) Determine. Z use and ownership considering
grazing, silviculture, agriculture, urban
uses and Federal, State, Indian, and pri-
vate lands
%


V

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STORET River Basin Summary Table

Iloro Detailed Tables and Haps to be Used as Technical Backup

Including all data from segments (Phasca I thru V)
Table to be used In decision making proccsa
*
Field Verification of Phases II thru V
Areas to be selected on a random basis
	 	 i 	 	
Region and Slate Decision Making Process"
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crnatlnn fron thin process may be used for tli
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The field biologist utilizes the following evaluation i-atrix in deteminin" streat" se.d
Red
Tied
•Red
NOTE:  The color-code  (blue,  yellow, and red) is used  on the maps  (see slides).



       On the summary  tables, a pattern-code was used  to allow for easier duplication.




       Therefore:                         Blue corresponds to:



                                           Yellow corresponds to:




                                           Red corresponds  to:
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TABLE EXPLANATION
     River:
     Segment Number:
Sub-basin Information

Sub-basin:               Each "STORET" major river basin is divided into minor river basins based on major
                         tributaries to the main stream.  Each sub-basin is further subdivided into segments.
                         In the table the segments and sub-basins appear in an upstream to downstream order.

                         The major river or stream and its tributaries in the segment being classified
                         are listed.

                         The reach of the river under consideration, including the hydrologic drainage
                         area that contributes flow to that reach, is designated by number for the pur-
                         poses of identification and cross-referencing.   This number will generally be
                         the state assigned alpha-numeric code except where a finer division is necessary
                         in giving a more accurate description of the area.

                         The area of the entire segment being described  is given in square miles.

                         Annual average, maximum, and minimum discharge  (in cfs) are given for the major
                         stream or reach in each segment where USGS flow records are available.

                         The upper and lower river miles of the stream or reach in each segment as well
                         as the river mile of the confluence with the next lowest order stream is given.
                         For instance, the Powder River (length 145 miles), which enters the Snake River
                         at river mile 296, is described under "R.M. Range" as:

                                                            2967
                                                            145-0

Segment Length:          The length, in miles, of the reach of the major stream in each segment is given.

Environmental Information
     Drainage Area:

     Flow:


     River  Mile Range:
     Significant Discharger:
                         The number of significant dischargers,  as determined by EPA S&A Region X,  is
                         noted under the appropriate column,  being either Municipal  (M)  or  Industrial (I),
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Hydro-modification:
Mining:
Water Use:
Biological Status:
Agricultural  (irrigation diversions or returns), reservoirs, channel realign-
ment, or other changes in the natural flow of the stream under consideration
are identified.
I = Agricultural Modifications
R = Reservoir Modification  (Number of reservoirs having a total capacity of
    5,000 acre-feet or more)
C = Channel Realignment, Revetments, etc.
0 = Other
Where specific data is available, the numerical extent of the hydromodification
is noted as a number after  the letter abbreviation.  Where numerical information
is lacking, a qualitative notation of extent is used.  A '+' means there is
extensive modification of that type in the segment, no symbol after the letter
means it is present, and no letter means its presence is at most negligible.

Present or active  (A) mining operations and past or non-active (N) mining opera-
tions are identified for each segment.

A general description of the present water uses in the segment is given.  Pwr -
power; Rec - recreation; Ag - agriculture; F+W - fish and wildlife; Mun - muni-
cipal; M+I - municipal and  industrial; Ind - industrial; Nav - navigation.

This is a qualitative assessment of biological conditions in the streams of that
particular segment.
Solid Black - (corresponds  to red on map) - water environment is unsuitable for
  a healthy biological community.
Diagonal Stripes - (yellow on map) - a questionable or intermittedly unhealthy
  environment exists.
Dots - (blue on map) - a good environment exists for the biota.
Blank Space - (green on map) - insufficient data is available for evaluation.
Determination of the biological status was carried out by experienced, knowledg-
able biologists associated with various federal and state agencies who are
familiar with the streams in the river segments.  Table 1 outlines the criteria
used for the biological evaluations.  Evaluations are limited to major streams.
In general, these include first through second or third order streams for rivers
near the seacoast and first through fourth order for inland streams.   A certain
amount of subjective judgment has been used, however, as to whether to include
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     Biological Status
     (cont):
     Recreational Status:
     Water Quality Status
     (Parametric Coverage):
      certain higher order streams.  Whether a certain higher order stream falls within
      the just mentioned bounds is not in itself justification for inclusion.  Its size
      and significance are also taken into account.

      This is the qualitative assessment of water related recreational use for each
      segment.  The criteria used for evaluation of recreational status was based on
      typical year-round use.  Two major categories were considered:  (1) contact
      recreation (swimming), and (2) non-contact recreation (boating, fishing, and
      aesthetics).
      Dots - (corresponds to blue on map) - popular areas, few complaints registered,
        wide diversity of socio-economic uses in evidence.
      Diagonal Stripes - (yellow on map) - part-time use due to water management, sea-
        sonal water quality and quantity conditions, seasonal accessibility, etc.
      Solid Black - (red on map) - no use in areas where that use should normally exist.
      Blank Space - (green on map) - insufficient data for evaluation.
      The stream order criteria for inclusion in the evaluation are the same as for
      biological status.


      An assessment of the water quality data available in each of the segments is given.
      All data used in the analysis and evaluation is available in EPA's "STORE!" System.
      A group of twelve basic parameters is used in assessing the water quality in each
      segment.
   Parameter
Temperature (T)
Dissolved Oxygen
(DO)
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

20°C (68°F) MAX
6 mg/1 MIN
90% SAT MIN
           Environmental Impact and Reference

To protect growth and migration routes of salmonids
(Federal Water Pollution Control Administration  (FWPCA),
Water Quality Criteria, 1968).

For good growth and the general well-being of trout,
salmon, and other species of cold water biota, DO con-
centrations should not be below 6 mg/1 (FWPCA, Water
Quality Criteria, 1968).  In addition, state water
quality standards normally require 90% saturation for
dissolved oxygen (Idaho and Oregon).
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  Parameter
Dissolved Gas (TDG)
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

110% SAT MAX
pH (PH)
6.5 MIN
8.5 MAX
Turbidity (Turb)
25 JTU MAX
           Environmental Impact and Reference

To prevent fish fatalities by "gas bubble disease" in
which dissolved gases in their circulatory system come
out of solution to form bubbles (emboli) which block
the flow of blood through the capillary vessels (Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, Quality Criteria for
Water. 1976).

The pH range which is not directly lethal to fish is
5-9.  However, the toxicity of several common pollu-
tants is markedly affected by pH changes within this
range, and increasing acidity or alkalinity may make
these poisons more toxic.  Therefore, a pH range of
6.5 to 9.0 is desirable to protect freshwater aquatic
life (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water. 1976).  In pri-
mary contact recreation waters, the pH should be within
the range of 6.5-8.3 except when due to natural causes
to prevent the possibilities of eye irritations in
humans (FWPCA, Water Quality Criteria, 1968).  State
pH standards range from 6.5 to 9.0 for Idaho and 6.5
to 8.5 for Oregon and Washington.   In light of the
above information, our criteria have been set at 6.5
to 8.5.

Most state standards have a turbidity standard of "not
to exceed 5 JTU over background or natural conditions".
It is, however, rather ambiguous what "background or
natural conditions" are.  Also, this type of standard
does not relate to the fishable/swimmable concept.
Excessive turbidity reduces photosynthesis by aquatic
plant life and damages the spawning grounds of fish and
habitat of aquatic invertebrates.   It has been observed
that maximum production in hatchery ponds and reservoirs
occurred where the average turbidity was less than 25
JTU (Buck, D.H., 1956.  Effects of turbidity on fish
and fishing.   In;   21st North Amer. Wildlife Conf. Trans.),
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  Parameter
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units
           Environmental Impact and Reference
Phosphorus (Phos)
Total 0.05 mg/l-P
Total 0.15 mg/l-P04
Ortho 0.025 mg/l-P
Ortho 0.075 mg/l-PO,
Diss. Ortho 0.01 mg/l-P
Nitrate Nitrogen
(N)
0.30 mg/l-N
1.33 mg/l-N03
Ammonia Nitrogen
(NH3)
Un-ionized 0.02 mg/l-N
Total 0.20 mg/l-N
Total 0.26 mg/l-NH4
Limited studies made to date indicate that different
species of algae have somewhat different phosphorus
requirements with the range of available phosphorus
usually falling between 0.01 and 0.05 mg/1 as P.  At
these levels, when other conditions are favorable,
blooms may be expected.  While there is no set rela-
tionship between total and available phosphorus (be-
cause the ratio varies with season, temperature, and
plant growth), the total phosphorus is governing as it
is the reservoir that supplies the available phosphorus.
A desirable guideline for total phosphorus is 0.05 mg/1
as P where streams enter lakes or reservoirs (FWPCA,
Water Quality Criteria, 1968).  The other criteria
levels for different units and forms of phosphorus
have been determined by unit conversion and relation-
ships found between the phosphorus forms in Region 10.
The other forms of phosphorus are used as indicators
only when data for total phosphorus is lacking.

Mackenthun cited results indicating that inorganic
nitrogen at 0.30 mg/1 and inorganic phosphorus at
0.01 mg/1, at the start of an active growing season,
subsequently permitted algal blooms (Mackenthun, K.M.,
1965.  Nitrogen and phosphorus in water.  U.S.  Depart-
ment of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health
Service.).

The amount of un-ionized ammonia is very much dependent
upon pH, temperature, and concentration of total ammonia.
A maximum level of 0.02 mg/1 as un-ionized ammonia is
recommended to minimize toxicity to freshwater aquatic
life (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water, 1976).  Concen-
trations of total ammonia above 0.20 mg/1 as N are indi-
cative of organic pollution (Klein, River Pollution 1.,
Chemical Analysis. 1959).
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   Parameter
Bacteria (Bact)
Dissolved Solids
Conductivity
(Cond)
Pesticide Toxicity
(OTOX)

     Aldrin
     Dieldrin
     Chlordane
     DDT
     Endrin
     Heptachlor
     Lindane
     Malathion
     Parathion
        Criteria
  Threshold Level/Units

Total Coliform 1000/100 ml
Fecal Coliform 240/100 ml
TDS 500 mg/1
Cond. 750 umho/cm
.003 ug/1
.003 ug/1
.010 ug/1
.001 ug/1
.004 ug/1
.001 ug/1
.010 ug/1
.100 ug/1
.040 ug/1
           Environmental Impact and Reference

Total and fecal coliform are microbiological indicators
used to determine or indicate the safety of water for
drinking, swimming, and shellfish harvesting.  A fecal
coliform log mean of 200 per 100 ml for bathing waters
and 14 per 100 ml for shellfish harvesting waters is
recommended by Quality Criteria for Water, EPA, 1976.
State standards range from 240 total/50 fecal per 100
ml for primary contact recreation in Idaho, 1000 total
per 100 ml in Oregon for general beneficial use, and
1000 total per 100 ml in Washington for Class B general
recreation.  From the above discussion, the suggested
criteria level based on general recreation is 1000 per
100 ml for total coliform and 240 per 100 ml for fecal
coliform.

High levels of dissolved solids are a hazard for irri-
gation water.  A maximum level of 500 mg/1 is indicated
for water from which no detrimental effects will usu-
ally be noticed.  For domestic water supply, the maxi-
mum level is 250 mg/1 (EPA, Quality Criteria for Water,
1976).   A relationship exists betweeen dissolved solids
and conductivity where total dissolved solids = .6 to
.8 times the conductivity.

The following criteria levels are recommended to protect
the freshwater aquatic life (EPA, Quality Criteria for
Water.  1976).
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Heavy Metals (Met)
 Metal
Boron
   Criteria
Threshold Level

   750 ug/1
Cadmium
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Mercury
3 ug/1
50 ug/1
20 ug/1
30 ug/1
0.2 ug/1
Zinc
    80 ug/1
                Environmental Impact

For long terra irrigation, a maximum level of 750 ug/1
is recommended for sensitive crops

Harmful to eggs and larvae of salmon in hard water

Mixed aquatic populations protected

96 hour TL5Q to Chinook salmon in soft water was
31 ug/1 at hatch and 18 ug/1 at 1 month old

Aquatic life protected

Selected species of fish and predatory aquatic
organisms - protected

Algalcidal concentration for Selenastrum Capriconutum
Reference
                                                                                                    1

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                                                                                                    2


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                                                                                                    1
     References:
          1.   EPA R3.73.033,  Ecological Research Series.  Water Quality Criteria 1972,
              U.S. Government Printing Office,  1973.

          2.   EPA, Quality Criteria for Water,  1976.

          3.   Green,  et.  al., Report to Region  X on the Results of the Spokane River
              Algal Assays,  1973.
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     The environmental status per each parameter per segment is found by determining the percentage of samples
     that are in violation of the particular threshold level.   This percentage is then weighted according to
     the annual sample size for each segment as follows:

       Status Code                   Class                                Percent Violations
                                                               Number of Samples/Year/Segment/Parameter
                                                           More than 20        11 to 20           4 to 10
     Solid Black                Not Acceptable             51-100% Viol.      61-100% Viol.      71-100% Viol.

     Diagonal Stripes           Objectionable              11-50%            21-60%            31-70%

     Dots                       Acceptable                  0-10%             0-20%             0-30%

     No code at all (blank space) indicates insufficient data for evaluation.

     The data used for this evaluation is for the period beginning January 1,  1970 until the date of the report.
     For each station, parameters with less than 4 samples per year are not used.

     Water Quality Status (Station/Data Statistics)

          Number of Stations - Actual number of stations within each segment that  had at least one parameter
            with 4 or more samples per year.
          Number of Samples/Parameter - Number of samples per year for each parameter averaged for all
            parameters sampled.
          Data Adequacy - This determination was made by evaluating the distribution of  stations, amount of
            data, and in some cases adequacy of parametric coverage versus known environmental quality problems.
            + denotes adequate data
            - denotes indadequate data


3.   % Land Ownership

     The figure in each column represents the percentage of total area within  each segment  under the
     jurisdiction of the noted groups.

4.   % Land Use

     The figure in each column represents the percentage of total area within  each segment  that is used for
     the various purposes listed.


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NOTE:

Data for the parameter portion of the water quality evaluation was retrieved from the STOPFT
system in August 1976 rather than February 1977 (the date the table was comoleted).

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LAKES RIVER BASIN FEBRUARY 1977
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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river basin name   Southern Oregon Lakes
                                       recorder
                                               Loiselle/FPA
                                                 date  2/P/77
                                                                      Contact•
                                                                      Bill HosforHj  Oregon Pent.
                                                                      of  Fish and UMldlife

STREAM
NAME



SILVER CR.
source to
Nicoll Cr.

SAWMILL CR.
source to
mouth


CLAW CR.
source to
mouth
ROUGH CR.
source to
mouth
NICOLL CR.
source to
mouth
SILVER CR.
Nicoll Cr.
to mouth


STREAM
REACH



62-44



11.5-0




5-0


9-0


12-0


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Road construction, lop-
ping, siltation, and
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summer flo'-s.
Same as above.




Same as above.


Same as above plus
streambed sinking in
some areas .
Same as above.


Channelized for irriga-
tion, overgrazing, sil-
tation, lack of rioarian
zone, low summer flow.


BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



SmotherJne of snaT7nine
grounds, high temo. ,
roush fl"h comoeti f'or.

Smothering of soawning
grounds, high temn.,
rough fish soecies in
lo™er reaches. Lack of
good cover.
Same as above.
Lower reac^

Same as ahove.


Same as ahove.


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soecies.
Reservoir
BHBH
STATUS




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NA    not acceptable
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                                             BIOLOGICAL STATUS
                                      river  basin  name  Southern Oregon Lakes
                                                                       Contacts;
                                                                       Bill Hosford & wendell Stout
                                                                       Oregon  Pent, of Fish f. Wildlife
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STREAM
NAME

HARNEY LAKE


ROCK CR.
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mouth
GUANO SLOUGI
source to
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GUANO LAKE
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mouth
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source to
mouth
SNYDER CR.
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mouth
TWELVEMILE
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STREAM
REACH




42-0


35-0


26-0



22-0


6.5-0


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SEG.

40-01-01


40-02-01


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40-02-01



40-02-01


10-02-01


40-02-01

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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM

Naturally occurring
shallow alkaline laVe
which is often dry.
Insufficient data.


Insufficient data.


Insufficient data for
Guano Lk. and lower
reach of Guano Cr.









BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT

No fish in lake. Used
bv waterfowl when water
is present.
Insufficient data.


Insufficient data.




Upper reach









STATUS

MA










Ace

Ace


Ace


Ace

S  seldom

I  Intermittent

C  continuous
L   low
M  medium

H   high
ACC  acceptable

OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
2/10

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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river basin name  Southern Oregon Lakes
                                               Loiselle/EPA
                                       recorder.
                                                 date  2/8/77
                                                                 Contacts;
                                                                 Wendell Stout  & Bill Hosford
                                                                 Oregon Dent, of Fish & Wildlife
STREAM
NAME

HART & CRUME
LAKES
PELICAN LK.
DEEP CR. ,
CAMAS CR. ,
TWENTYMILE
CR. , & COLE-
MAN LAKE
TROUT CR.
source to
RM 17
TROUT CR.
RM 17 to
mouth
ALVORD LAKE


VAN HORN CR.
source to
mouth
STREAM
REACH




31-0
16-0
22-0


45-17

17-0




9-0


SEG.
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40-02-01
40-02-01




40-03-01

40-03-01

40-03-01


40-03-01


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of habitat
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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM



Insufficient data.
Insufficient data.




Overgrazing, irrigation,
siltation, loss of cover
due to beavers .
Alkaline ditch when dry.
Low summer flows.

Naturally occurring al-
kaline lake that occa-
sionally dries UD.
Some overgrazing, steep
banks, low summer flows.

BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



Insufficient data.
Insufficient data.




Siltation of spawning
gravel, high temo. , lack
of escane cover.
High temp., lack of fish
habitat.

Little value to fish and
wildlife.

Siltation, high temo.


minimi
STATUS

Ace







obi

NA

NA


Obi


S  seldom
I  Intermittent

C  continuous
L
M
H
low
medium

high
ACC  acceptable
OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
                                                                                                                    3/m

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                                              BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river  basin  name  Southern  Oregon Lakes
                                                                      Contact:
                                                                      Bill Hosford, Oregon Dent.
.„,„.,«„, T.nlBpTI*/FPA dP- 2/R/77 of Fish & Wildlife
i^avavaw
STREAM
NAME





WILDHORSE
CR. source
to Alvord L



COTTONWOOD
CR. source
to mouth

WILLOW CR. ,
SKULL CR. ,
sources to
mouth
SILVIES R.
& EAST AND
WEST FORKS
source to
mouth
SCOTTY CR.
source to
mouth
mmtaa
STREAM
REACH





17-0





17-0



8-0
18.5-0


85-0




13-0


SEG.
NO^





40-03-01





40-03-01



40-03-01



41-01-01




41-01-01


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of habitat

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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river  basin name  Southern Oregon  Lakes
                                                                        Contact:
                                                                        Bill Hosford,
                                                                                                                   Dept.
uj j.sej.j.e/ c.r « j_._ f.1 o/ / / c -n. t » TUIJIJC
STREAM
NAME



BEAR CR.
source to
mouth

CAMP CR.
source to
mouth
BRIDGE CR.
source to
mouth

TROUT CR.
source to
mouth
MYRTLE CR.
source to
mouth
EMIGRANT CR.
source to
mouth
STREAM
REACH



23-0



13-0


8.5-0



11-0


13-0


27-0


SEG.
N°^



41-01-01



41-01-01


41-01-01



41-01-01


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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM



Lower reach is in pas-
ture. Some overgrazing,
bank breakdown, high
temp.
Logging & road construc-
tion causing some tur-
bidity.
Heavy grazing & silta-
tion in sections.


Overgrazing, trampling
of streambed, erosion.

Overgrazing, logging,
road construction,
siltation.
Logging, overgrazing,
road construction.

BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



Thermal problems and
some rough fish species
in the lower reach.
Lower reach
Siltation of spawning
gravel.

Siltation of spawning
beds. Thermal problems
from lack of streamside
vegetation.
High temp., siltation of
spawning beds, lack of
escape cover.
High temp., siltation of
spawning beds, lack of
riparian growth.
Siltation of spawning
seds , high temp.

«»^BBH
STATUS



maMMiM
Ace


Ob1
Ace


Obj



Obj


Obj


Ace

••BE
S  seldom
I  intermittent
C  continuous
L
M
H
low
medium
high
ACC  acceptable
OBJ   objectionable
NA    not acceptable
                                                                                                                      5/10

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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river basin name   Southern  Oregon Lakes
                                       recorder.
                                               Loiselle/EPA
                                                                     date.
                                                      2/8/77
                                                    Contact;
                                                    Bill Hosford, Oregon Dept.
                                                    of Fish  & Wildlif
HBBH-^
STREAM
NAME


SAWTOOTH CR
source to
mouth

YELLOW
JACKET CR.
source to
mouth
HAY CR.
source to
mouth
SAGE HEN CR.
source to
mouth

POISON CR.
source to
mouth


COW CR.
source to
mouth
STREAM
REACH


7-0



7.5-0



10-0


8.5-0



22-0




27.5-0


SEG.
NO.


41-01-01



41-01-01



41-01-01


41-01-01



41-01-01




41-01-01


BIOLOGICAL CRITERIA
destruction
of habitat
1 duration
	
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M



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H



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Yes



Yes


Yes



Yes




Yes


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1 duration
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C



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L



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species well-being
duration
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H



M




H


BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM


Overgrazing, road con-
struction, & logging on
upper reach.

Overgrazing, logging,
road construction,
slltation.

Overgrazing, logging,
siltation, low summer
flow.
Stream contains no fish
life and is a limited
habitat for other wild-
life.
Lower reach heavily
channelized & diverted
for irrigation. Upper
reach overgrazed with
unstable bedload.
Logging, overgrazing,
low summer flow.

BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT


Siltation, erosion, high
temp., rough fish pop-
ulations.
Lower reach
Siltation of spawning
grounds, high temp.


Siltation of spawning
beds, lack of riparian
growth.
Naturally occurring low
summer flow.


High temp., siltation of
spawning beds.
Lower reach


High temp., siltation,
rough fish species.

—H
STATUS1



Obj


Ace
Obj



Ob1


MA



Obi

NA


NA


S  seldom

I  Intermittent

C  continuous
L   low

M  medium

H   high
ACC   acceptable

OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
                                                                                                                     6/10

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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river basin name   Southern Oregon Lakes
                                       recorder.
                                                Loiselle/EPA
                                                 date   2/8/77.
                                                                  Contact:
                                                                  Bill Hosford,  Oregon Det>t.
                                                                  of  Fish & Wildlife
. STREAM
NAME

RATTLESNAKE
CR. source
to mouth

DONNER UND
BLITZEN R.
source to
Frenchglen
SOUTH FORK
BLITZEN R.
source to
Little
Blitzen R.
INDIAN CR.
source to
mouth

LITTLE
BLITZEN R.
source to
mouth
STREAM
REACH

21.5-0



54-33



9-0




10-0



12-0



SEG.
NO._

41-01-01



41-02-01



41-02-01




41-02-01



41-02-01



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destruction
of habitat
|
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Yes



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species well-being
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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM

Road construction,
grazing, erosion, low
summer flow.

Limited problem due to
overuse by livestock.


Severe overgrazing ,
erosion, trampling of
streambank, lack of
thermal cover.

Limited overgrazing,
siltation from non-point
sources during thunder-
storms .
Limited overgrazing,
some thermal problems
from lack of shade.

BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT

High temp. , siltation
of spawning beds, rough
fish species.
Lower reach
Siltation from upper
reaches.


High temp., siltation of
spawning beds, lack of
food production and
escape cover.

Limited siltation of
spawning beds, limited
thermal problems .

Siltation of spawning
beds, occasional high
water temp.

STATUS


Ob1


NA
Ace



NA




Ace



Ace


aOHaV
S  seldom

I  intermittent

C  continuous
L
M
H
low

medium

high
ACC  acceptable
OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
                                                                                                                     7/m

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                                               BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                        river basin name  Southern Oregon Lakes
                                                                                             Contact:
ft "I 1 1
,.m,rf«, Loiselle/EPA d»i- 2/8/77 _ _
STREAM
NAME


-••nMMBBK
FISH CR.
source to
mouth
DONNER UND
BLITZEN R.
Frenchglen
to mouth


KRUMBO CR.
source to
mouth

McCOY CR.
source to
mouth


MALHEUR LK.


CUCAMONGA
CR. source
«-r> mouth
STREAM
REACH



12-0


33-0





13.5-0



30-0







17.5-0


SEG.
NO.



41-02-01


41-02-01





41-02-01



41-02-01




41-02-01


41-02-01


BIOLOGICAL CRITERIA
destruction
of habitat
|

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C



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S


I


2-
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L


H





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M




L


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Yes


Yes





Yes



Yes




No


Yes


interruption
of food chain
uratlon
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C





C



I




S


I


I
MMBMMM
L


H





H



M




L


M


interference w/
species well-being
uration

S


C





C



I




S


I


i-
I
ID
L


H





H



M




L


M


BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM



Limited overgrazing,
some thermal problems
from lack of shade.
Channelization for irri-
gation and control for
waterfowl production.



Overgrazing, siltatlon,
lack of cover, irri-
gation diversions, low
summer flow.
Overgrazing on upper
reach, beaver destruc-
tion of riparian growth,
erosion, irrigation
diversions, low flow.
Turbidity.


Overgrazing in some
sections , low summer
flow.
Hosford, Oregon Dept.
sh & Wildlife
BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



Siltation of spawning
beds, high temp.

Loss of spawning hab-
itat, rough fish, ther-
mal pollution, lack of
stream channel, sil-
tation.
For waterfowl
Siltation of spawning
beds, high temp., des-
truction of habitat.

Siltation of spawning
gravel, high temp., loss
of cover for fish and
wildlife.
Middle reach
High scrap fish popula-
tion, interruption of
food chain.
Siltation of spawning
gravel, thermal prob-
lems on lower reach.
STATUS



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Acc


Obj.




Acc
Obj



Obj



Acc
Obj


Obj
I

S  seldom
I  Intermittent
C  continuous
L   low
M  medium
H   high
ACC  acceptable
OBJ   objectionable
NA    not  acceptable
                                                                              P/10

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                                             BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                      fiver  basin  name   Southern Oregon Lakes
                                      recorder
                                              Loiselle/EPA
                                                      2/8/77
                                                                Contacts:
                                                                Bill Hosford  & Wendell Stout
                                                                Oregon Dent,  of Fish & Wildlife
STREAM
NAME



KIGER CR.
source to
mouth

DEEP CR.
source to
mouth
BARTON RES.
& RIDDLE CR
source to
mouth

HOME CR.
source to
mouth

BEN YOUNG
CR. , SOUTH
CR. , DAIRY
CR. , EIDER
CR.
sources to
mouths
STREAM
REACH



26-0



12-0


23-0




13-0



8-0
10-0
13-0
16-0



SEG.
_*"<>:_



41-02-0]



41-02-03


41-02-01




41-02-01



42-01-01






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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM



Overgrazing, channeliza-
tion, irrigation on
lower reach.

Overgrazing, siltation,
low summer flow.

Overgrazing, channeliza-
tion in lower portion,
low summer flow.


Overgrazing, siltation,
lack of riparian growth.









BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



Siltation, loss of fish
& wildlife habitat, higt
temp.
Upper reach
Siltation of spawning
gravel, high temp.,
lack of escape cover.
Siltation of spawning
gravel, thermal prob-
lems, lack of escape
cover.
Lower reach
Siltation of spawning
gravel, thermal prob-
lems, lack of escape
cover .







mmim
STATUS




ObJ


Ace
Ob1


Obj



NA
Obi



Ace






S  seldom

I  Intermittent

C  continuous
L
M
H
low

medium

high
ACC   acceptable

OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
                                                                                                                   9/10

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                                              BIOLOGICAL  STATUS
                                       river  basin  name  Southern  Oregon Lakes
                                       recorder
                                                                          2/8/77
                                                                     Contact:
                                                                     Wendell Stout,  Oregon  Dent.
                                                                     of  Fish & Wildlife
STREAM
NAME


CHEWAUCAN R
source to
mouth
LAKE ABERT



SUMMER &
SILVER LAKE5


ANA R. ,
BENNY CR. ,
SQUAW CR. ,
SILVER CR. ,
THOMPSON
RES . , WEST
FORK CR. ,
BRIDGE CR. ,
BUCK CR.
sources to
mouths
NORTHWEST
DRAINAGE
AREA
STREAM
REACH


40-0










6.5-0
11.5-0
9-0
23-0


13-0
15-0
22-0





SEG.
N0-


42-01-01


42-01-01



42-01-01



42-01-01










42-02-01


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destruction
of habitat
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BIOLOGICAL
PROBLEM


Insufficient data for
lower reach.

Naturally occurring
highly alkaline lake.


Naturally occurring
alkaline lakes.













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BIOLOGICAL
EFFECT



Uoner reach

Not imuortant to fish-
eries resource but
accectable for water-
fowl.
Little, if anv, imnor-
tance to fisheries.
Used by waterfowl during
good water vears.











This area has no significant bodies of water that
contribute to the fisheries resource.

•iUHa^Bi
STATUS




Ace









Ace













S  seldom

I  Intermittent

C  continuous
L
M
H
low

medium

high
ACC  acceptable

OBJ   objectionable

NA    not acceptable
                                                                                           10/10

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                 RECREATIONAL STATUS
       River Basin Name Southern Oregon Lakes

Recorder     Loiseile/EPA       Date  2/8/77
Contacts:
Bill Hosford & Wendell Stout
Oregon Dept. of Fish & wildlife
Stream
Name

SILVER CR.
source to
Nicoll Cr.
SAWMILL CR.
source to
nouth
CLAW CREEK
source to
nouth
ROUGH CR. &
*ICOLL CR.
sources to
nouths
SILVER CR.
Nicoll Cr.
to mouth
iARNEY LAKE'
R.M.
Range

62-44


11.5-0


5-0


9-0
12-0


44-0


Seg. #

40-01-01


40-01-01


40-01-01


40-01-01



40-01-01

40-01-01
Recreational Criteria

CD
+3
to
O
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S


S


S


S



S

S

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in
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C


C


C


C



S

S

Water-
Contact
Sports
s


S


s


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s

s
S = Seldom
I = Intermittent
C = Continuous

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s


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s
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s

.
s


s


s



s

s
Problem - Cause







Private access on lower reach.






Private land, limited access.

Highly alkaline, low aesthetic appeal.
^^•MBM^
Status

Ace

•
Ace


Oh1


Ace



Ohi

NA
Ace = Acceptable 1/9
Obj = Objectionable
N.A.= Not Acceptable

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                 RECREATIONAL STATUS
       River Basin Name Southern Oregon Lakes

Recorder   Loiselle/EPA         Date 2/8/77
Contact:
Wendell Stout, Oregon Deot.
of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name
ROCK CR. &
GUANO
SLOUGH
sources to
mouths
GUANO LAKE
& GUANO CR.
source to
mouth
HONEY CR.
source to
mouth
SNYDER CR.
& TWELVEMILE
CR. sources
to mouths
HART & CRUMP
LAKES
R.M.
Range
42-0
35-0



26-0


22-0


6.5-0
11.5-0




Seg. #
40-02-01




40-02-01


40-02-01


40-02-01



40-02-01

Recreational Criteria
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Problem - Cause
Insufficient data.




Silt, water quality, temperature.
Upoer reach




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Status





Obi
Acc


Acc


Acc



Acc

Acc = Acceptable 2/9
Obj = Objectionable
N.A.= Not Acceptable

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RECREATIONAL STATUS
River Basin
Name Southern Oregon Lakes Contacts:

	 • Wendell btout & BUI Mosiora
Recorder Loiselle/EPA Date 2/8/77 Oregon Dent, of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name

PELICAN LK. ,
DEEP CR. ,
CAMAS CR. ,
TWENTYMILE
CR. , COLEMAN
LK. sources
to mouths
TROUT CR.
source to
RM 17
TROUT CR.
RM 17 to
mouth
ALVORD LAKE
WILDHORSE
CR. source
to Alvord L.
COTTONWOOD
CR. source
to mouth
R.M.
Range


31-0
16-0
22-0



45-17


17-0



17-0


17-0


Seg. $

40-02-01






40-03-01


40-03-01


40-03-01
40-03-01


40-03-01


Recreational Criteria

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Problem - Cause

Insufficient data.






Access prohihited on some orivate land on lower portion.


Limited accessibility due to private ownershin.


Low aesthetic aopeal.
Lower reach closed due to private ownership.


Private ownership.


Status








Obj


NA


NA
Acc


NA


Acc = Acceptable 3/9
Obj = Objectionable
N.A.= Not Acceptable ;

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R:
River Basin
ICREATIONAL STATUS
Namp Southern Orecon Lakes Contact:


Recorder Loiselle/EPA Date 2/8/77 of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name
VAN HORN CR.
source to
mouth
WILLOW CR.
source to
mouth
SKULL CR.
source to
mouth
SILVIES R.
& EAST AND
WEST FORKS
source to
mouth
SCOTTY CR.
source to
mouth
BEAR CR.
source to
mouth
R.M.
Range
9-0
8-0
18.5-0
85-0
13-0
23-0
Seg. f
40-03-01
40-03-01
40-03-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
Recreational Criteria
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S
S
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S
S
S
C
C
C
Water-
Contact
Sports
s
s
s
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i
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I = Intermittent
C = Continuous
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Aesthetics
i
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s
i
i
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Problem - Cause


Accessibility limited due to private ownership.
Low flows, inaccessible due to orivate ownership.
Small stream, some private land restricting access on lower
reach.
Some private land on lower reach restricts access.
Status
Ace
Ace
Ob1
Ob.1
Ace
Ace
Ace = Acceptable 4/9
06j = Objectionable
N.A.= Not Acceptable

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RECREATIONAL STATUS
River Basin Name Southern Oregon Lakes Contact:
	 ••• 	 Bill Hosford, Oregon DeuL.
Recorder Loiselle/EPA Date 2/8/77 of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name
CAMP CR.
src to mouth
BRIDGE CR.
src to mouth
TROUT CR.
src to mouth
MYRTLE CR.
src to mouth
EMIGRANT CR.
& YELLOW
JACKET CR.
src to mouth
SAWTOOTH CR.
src to mouth
HAY CR.
src to mouth
SAGE HEN CR.
src to mouth
R.M.
Range
13-0
8.5-0
11-0
13-0
27-0
7.5-0
7-0
10-0
8.5-0
Seg. f
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
Recreational Criteria
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S
S
S
S
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Aesthetics
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
i
Problem - Cause
Short reach on lower end is private.
Small stream — use very limited.
Accessibility limited due to private ownershio.
Low aesthetics in some areas because of livestock.

Low aesthetic appeal from excessive livestock use.
Some access limitations on lower reach (private land) .
Aesthetics impaired by overgrazing.
Low aesthetic appeal.
Status
Ace
nhj
Obj
Obj
Ace
Obj
Obi
NA
Ace = Acceptable 5/9
Obj = Objectionable
N.A.= Not Acceptable

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RECREATIONAL STATUS
River Basin Name Southern nreeon Lakes £2I!l3£l:
	 Bill Hosford, Oregon Dent.
Recorder Loiselle/EFA Date 2/8/77 of Fish & "-Hdlife
Stream
Name
POISON CR.
src to mouth
RATTLESNAKE
CR. source
to mouth
COW CREEK
src to mouth
CONNER UNO
BLITZEN R.
source to
Frenchglen
SOUTH FORK
BLITZEN R.
source to
Little
Slitzen R.
LNDIAN CR. &
LITTLE
JLITZEN R.
src to mouth
R.M.
Range
22-0
21.5-0
27.5-0
54-33
9-0
10-0
12-0
Seg. #
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-01-01
41-02-01
41-02-01
41-02-01
Recreational Criteria
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CO
S
S
S
S
S
S
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i
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c
c
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Problem - Cause
Restricted access (orivate land), In'? aesthetics from
overerazing.
Private access on lower reach, aesthetics ooor due to
U.C.T.S. road construction.
Private access, low aesthetic appeal.

Lov aesthetics from extreme overgrazing, sprJn
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                 RECREATIONAL STATUS
       River Basin Name  Southern Oregon Lakes

Recorder   Loiseiie/EPA         Date  2/8/77
Contact:
Bill Hosford, <">reeon Dent.
of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name








FISH CR.
src to mouth
DONNER UNO
BLITZEN R.
Frenchglen
to mouth
KRUMBO CR.
src to mouth
McCOY CREEK
src to mouth
MALHEUR LAKE
CUCAMONGA CR
src to mouth
KIGER CR.
src to mouth
DEEP CREEK
src to mouth
R.M.
Range








12-0

33-0



13.5-0

30-0


17.5-0

26-0

12-0

Seg. #








41-02-01

41-02-01



41-02-01

41-02-01

41-02-01
41-02-01

41-02-01

41-02-01

Recreational Criteria


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RECREATIONAL STATUS
River Basin
M-»mo Southern Orecon Lakes Contacts:
Name soucnern uregon j^dites ^^^ yt f — j r ,,___,_,, et_..t

Recorder Lo±selle/EPA Date 2/8/77 Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name









BARTON RES.
& RIDDLE CR.
src to mouth
HOME CREEK
src to mouth
BEN YOUNG
CR. , SOUTH
CR. , DAIRY
CR. , EIDER
CR. , ANA R. ,
BENNY CR. ,
SQUAW CR. ,
SILVER CR. ,
BRIDGE CR. ,
BUCK CR.,
WEST FORK
CR. sources
to mouths
CHEWAUCAN R.
src to mouth
LAKE ABERT
R.M.
Range










23-0

13-0

8-0
10-0
13-0
16-0
6.5-0
15-0
9-0
23-0
15-0
22-0
13-0


40-0


Seg. f









41-02-01


41-02-01

42-01-01












42-01-01

42-01-01
Recreational Criteria


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S
S = Seldom



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                 RECREATIONAL STATUS
       River Basin Name  Southern Oregon Lakes
Recorder  Loiseiie/EPA          Date  2/8/77
Contact:
Wendell Stout, Oregon T)eot.
of Fish & Wildlife
Stream
Name

SUMMER AND
SILVER LAKES
THOMPSON RES
& SILVER CR
N. of Res.
NORTHWEST
DRAINAGE
AREA
R.M.
Range









Seg. #

42-01-01

42-01-01


42-02-01


Recreational Criteria

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ca
S

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