Mt. Scott Creek Restoration
North Clackamas Park overlook deck construction is underway! CCSD #1 has partnered with North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District and the City of Milwaukie to improve lower Mt. Scott Creek within North Clackamas Park.
This project will enhance ecological functions and diversity for fish and wildlife, improve water quality in the creek, improve watershed health awareness, provide community stewardship opportunities, increase educational opportunities, and enhance community access to nature. Construction began in early September 2012, with overlook deck, construction and planting following in winter and spring 2013.
- Log jam overlook, trail and new pedestrian bridge are open.
- In-stream restoration is complete, first creekside planting took place December 8, and next creekside planting will take place by volunteers on February 9 - details online at www.friendsoftrees.org. Please join us from 9AM to 1PM to lend a hand!
- Overlook deck construction - currently underway, completion expected early February.
- Interpretive signage - spring 2013.
Please help us protect the planting areas by observing the fencing so the soil can support the plants and the new healthy habitat.
Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements!
Fish Salvage Results
Mt. Scott Creek Project Update-Nov 08
Mt. Scott Creek Project Update-Oct 31
Mt. Scott Creek Project Update-Sept 24
Mt. Scott Creek Project Update-Sept 19
Mt. Scott Creek Project Update-Sept 17
Mt. Scott Creek Project update-Sept 12
This project is supported with funding from Metro’s 2006 Natural Areas bond measure.
The Mt. Scott Creek Restoration project includes the following elements:
- 48,000 square feet of restored and protected riparian forest habitat
- 4 large woody debris installations for fish habitat, including approximately 45 logs total (being delivered soon)
- 320 linear feet of streambank stabilization and restoration (within the total 550 lf section)
- 530 linear feet of decommissioned trail
- 50 linear foot pedestrian bridge for ADA access over wetlands
- 2 creek overlooks with educational interpretive signage
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1 culvert removal and bank restoration at Camas Creek confluence for fish passage.
Mt. Scott Creek Project Details
Culvert Removal and Restoration
Project Schedule
Mid-July 2012 --Delivery and stockpiling of logs with root wads
Aug 2012--Land use approval and removal-fill permits expected
Late Aug or by Sept 1, 2012--Construction begins
Sept 30, 2012--End of in-water work anticipated
Oct 30,2012--Pathways, overlooks and other site work complete
Winter 2012 to Spring 2013--Planting coordinated by Friends of Trees
Summer 2013--Monitoring and maintenance