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Download the Grass Valley Canyon Watershed Assessment.
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A watershed council for Grass Valley Canyon was established in January 1998, however conservation practices have been implemented well before this.
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Grass Valley Canyon watershed encompasses 199,930 acres of land drained by Grass Valley Canyon Creek and its tributaries which discharge into the John Day River.
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The Grass Valley Canyon Watershed Council was formed to address watershed management issues. The council works to improve water quality in the area's streams by reducing soil erosion and flood damage through effective resource planning. A Watershed Action Plan has been developed for Grass Valley Canyon watershed, and the council is actively in search of funding for monitoring and implementation of the plan. The council seeks support and cooperation from the Sherman County Court, the Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District, and other interested agencies or individuals in developing and implementing the Watershed Action Plan.
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The Grass Valley Canyon Watershed Council will act as an advisory body to other public organizations. As such, the council makes recommendations and proposals concerning the protection, restoration and enhancement of the Grass Valley Canyon watershed.
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