Current Advisory Group Members – If you are interested in learning more or interested in the specifics of joining the Stakeholder Group, please contact Adam Stebbins, Riparian and Wetlands Project Lead at Adam.Stebbins@co.benton.or.us or call Adam at 541.766.6085
(Advisory Group members will be selected by the Community Development Department of Benton County, with review by the Benton County Board of Commissioners; members represent the diverse areas of the County).
Current Advisory Group Members
| Organization | Applicable Persons | Background/Area of Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | Planning Commission member(s) | Volunteers with county and state land use planning and review experience |
| Benton County Natural Areas & Parks | Director, with staff serving as alternatives | Management and protection of riparian and wetlands resources in County Parks. Assessment of potential conservation areas |
| Benton County Public Works | Staff and managers as assigned | Road and roadside maintenance along riparian/wetland areas; culvert restoration program |
| Watershed Councils | Marys River and Long Tom Watershed Councils staff (upon staff volunteer) |
Watershed monitoring and restoration projects |
| Landowners with stream and wetlands | County resident volunteers | Input on process and development. |
| Cities | Staff from interested cities; likely planning and development staff | Direct work with Adair, Philomath, and Monroe. Adair and Monroe will be undergoing local wetland inventories during the project period |
| US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water | Rich Sumner | Wetland and riparian project work management and research |
| Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife | Karen Hans, fish biologist; possible habitat conservation biologist and grasslands biologist | Fish use areas, habitat buffers to improve riparian areas |
| Benton Soil & Water Conservation District | Donna Schmitz | Diverse experience in streamside fencing and restoration projects across Benton County |
| Oregon State University (including students) | Dr. Mary Santelmann, wetlands scientist | Muddy Creek Project involving landowners and K-12 education. Environmental and anthropogenic influences on species composition and species richness in agricultural, urban and wetland ecosystems |
| Oregon State University | Dr. Paul Adamus (ex. officio), professor and wetland professional | Delineating, monitoring and managing wetlands; author of several books; expert in Oregon and Benton County wetlands |
| Oregon State University | Court Smith, Emeritus Professor | Conflict, fishery issues, complex environmental problems and analysis; served on Executive Committee of Benton County Water Project |
| Dept. of State Lands Technical Staff | Janet Morlan | Wetland specialist |
| US Fish and Wildlife | Jarod Jebousek (ex officio) | Off-refuge voluntary wetland restoration; discrete lands; Muddy Creek wetlands focus |
| Lane Council of Governments | Denise Kalakay, Water Resources team lead | GIS/LiDAR affiliated staff working on local wetland inventories for Adair and Monroe, 2009-2010 |
The Advisory Group will meet monthly or as necessary to provide input to County Staff to:
See Work Charge (PDF)