Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed

  • In 2008 the Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Council came under the representation of the Sherman County Area Watershed Council. It should be noted that this watershed area is still operational and functioning.

    Download the Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Council Action Plan.

    A combined watershed council for Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon was established in January 1999, however conservation practices have been implemented well before this.

    Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon watersheds comprise an 84,870 acre area drained by Pine Hollow Creek, Jackknife Canyon, and their tributaries, ultimately discharging into the John Day River.


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    The Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Council was formed to address watershed management issues. The council also functions to provide a framework for the development and implementation of a Watershed Action Plan, and is actively in search of funding for the plan. The council provides a forum for conflict resolution and encourages a high level of citizen involvement by conducting all council meetings as open public meetings.

    The Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Council is an advisory body to established decision-making organizations. As such, the council makes recommendations and proposals concerning the protection, restoration and enhancement of the Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon watershed.

    Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Mission Statement

    To foster better stewardship of the Pine Hollow and Jackknife Canyon watershed resources, deal with issues in advance of resource degradation, and ensure sustainable watershed health, functions and uses.

    Pine Hollow Creek and Jackknife Canyon Watershed Concerns

    • Decreasing flow rates to prevent bulk sediment movement
    • Reducing erosion
    • Controlling spread of noxious weeds
    • Improving water distribution and utilization in upland areas
    • Reducing brush encroachment
    • Improving overall riparian area health
    • Enhancing upland range conditions
    • Balancing the needs of livestock with increasing wildlife population



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    Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District
    P.O. Box 405
    Moro, OR 97039
    Phone: (541) 565-3551 Ext. 3
    Fax: (541) 565-3430
    Moro, OR 97039


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