BLM’s Sandy River Basin Plan in Progress

BLM’s Salem District is developing a management plan for BLM lands in the Sandy River Corridor. The plan is expected to be finalized in fall 2008. In the past year, BLM, with the help of multiple partners, has hosted 3 open houses and 3 focus group workshops to better understand the public’s need and expectations for the Sandy River Basin. This outreach, combined with the Sandy River watershed analysis will be key to the development of the plan. The plan will define and guide the management direction of the BLM Sandy River planning area for the next 10-15 years. It will include a conservation strategy for the Sandy River (and its major tributaries) that provides balanced protection and enhancement of values such as recreation, wildlife, vegetation, water quality, scenery, the anadromous fishery and the ecology of the Sandy River watershed.

• Sandy River Basin Vision Document (PDF)
• Map of Sandy River Basin
• Sandy River Poster (PDF)
• Sandy River Corridor
• Marmot and Little Sandy River Dam Removals
• History
• Partners