Wetland site prioritization: Lower Elk and Sixes Rivers, Curry County, OR

Abstract

This project surveyed and prioritized 36 tidal and freshwater wetland sites totaling 733 ha (1811A) in the Elk and Sixes River basins of Curry County, Oregon. Sites surveyed included emergent, scrub-shrub, and forested wetlands. The goal was to prioritize these wetland sites for voluntary conservation and restoration actions by willing landowners. The prioritization protocol focused on biological functions and was designed to reflect the specific conditions found in the study area. The prioritization was conducted jointly across both basins.