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Benton County Riparian and Wetlands Project –
Resources

Technical Resources and Funding for Riparian Areas and Wetlands

(updated 5-5-11)

Benton County Riparian and Wetlands Project staff has worked to learn from landowners, what activities and goals are important on their property. To help support landowners interests in learning more about riparian and wetland technical resources and funding opportunities, these are provided below by category (technical resources and funding opportunities). Staff will continue to update these resources for landowners.

                       

* Reference Guide for Technical Resources and Protection Programs (PDF): useful guide that overview the resources provided below.

Technical Resources

"How to best remove blackberry?" "What weeds are of concern?" "Who can help?" and many other topics are covered in detail by clicking on the links for the publications below.

OSU Extension Service Publications
• Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook (interactive Web site)
• Managing Himalayan Blackberry in Western Oregon Riparian Areas (PDF)
• Pacific Northwest’s Least Wanted List: Invasive Weed Identification and Management (PDF)
• Scotch Broom: Biology and Management in the Pacific Northwest (PDF)

• Stream*A*Syst – A tool for gauging stream quality on your property (PDF)
• Tree Buffers Along Streams on Western Oregon Farmland (PDF)
• Selecting Native Plant Materials for Restoration Projects (Web site)

• Nutrient Management (Web site)

Oregon NRCS Publications
• Tips for Small Acreages in Oregon Fact Sheets (Web site)
• STEPS for Healthy and Sustainable Rural Living on Small Acreages in Oregon (Web site)

• Nutrient & Pest Management Resources: Resources Regarding Nutrient Management (Web site)

US Fish and Wildlife Service
• Managing Invasive Plants: Management Methods – Prescribed Grazing (Web site)

US Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry

• Forestry Practices Within Riparian Zones (Web site)

• Oregon Department of Forestry Private Forests Program, including water quality related information such as herbicide application and commercial harvests near streams and other water resources (Web site)

Miscellaneous

• Campbell, Bruce. Restoring Rare Native Habitats In The Willamette Valley (PDF)
• Linn SWCD. Guide For Using Willamette Valley Native Plants Along Your Stream (PDF)

Funding Opportunities

Agricultural Related Funding Opportunities (PDF)

Forestry Related Funding Opportunities (PDF)

Other Rural Land Related Funding Opportunities (PDF)

• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – Federal Program for landowners with rural pasture and farmland containing stream/riparian areas. See brochure with program details for Benton County (PDF)

• The Riparian Tax Incentive Program (PDF) through Benton County and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife offers a property tax incentive to property owners for improving or maintaining
  qualifying riparian lands. Under this program, property owners receive complete property tax exemption for their riparian property. This can include land up to 100 feet from a stream.

• Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Habitat Grants

Local Support for Riparian and Wetland Planning and Protection

Local groups led by watershed councils and the Benton Soil and Water Conservation Districts promote voluntary projects and help provide funding for protecting and restoring streams, wetlands, and other natural resources within Benton County.

• Midcoast Watershed Councils
• Luckiamute Watershed Council
• Marys River Watershed Council

Statewide Planning Goals 5 & 6 Natural Resources and Air, Land, Water Quality

The Benton County Riparian and Wetlands Plan and Program must adhere to applicable Statewide Planning Goals which can be reviewed online.

Benton County Comprehensive Plan – Goals 5 & 6

Goal 5 (Natural Resources) and Goal 6 (Water Quality) describe the County goals to meet State requirements when planning for Riparian and Wetland areas.

Goal 5 and Goal 6 Program Options (PDF) created by County Staff are available.

Benton County Development Code

See the current sections of the Benton County Development Code (BCC) restricting development in Riparian and Wetlands.

Links

For more resources, see the Riparian Project links page.