Douglas Soil WTR Conservation DST

Award Purposethis Award Strengthens Wildfire Response and Supports Healthy Ecosystems in the Umpqua River Watershed. It Focuses on Improving Designated Water Access Points That Firefighting Crews Use During Wildfire Suppression. When These Sites Become Blocked by Sediment, Vegetation, or Damaged Structures, Firefighters Face Delays That Can Worsen Fire Impacts. the Project Improves the Condition and Reliability of These Sites, Reduces Risks to Communities and Natural Areas, and Builds a Unified Approach to Managing Water Access Points Across the County.activities to Be Performedthe Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District Leads the Work With Support From the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers. Together With the Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District, the Team Reviews the Condition of Ninetynine Known Water Access Sites Over Three Years. Field Crews Check Each Site for Access, Safety, and Function, and Collect Location and Photo Information to Build a Consistent Mapping Database. the Team Uses These Findings to Choose Sites That Need Maintenance. Staff or Local Contractors Then Complete Tasks Such as Removing Overgrown Plants, Installing Signs, and Making Small Improvements to Support Safe Water Use. All Work Aligns With Bureau of Land Management Standards. at the Same Time, the Project Brings Together County, Tribal, State, and Federal Partners to Improve Planning, Share Information, and Build a Longterm Strategy for Managing These Sites.expected Deliverables or Outcomesthe Project Improves the Reliability of Water Access Points Used During Wildfire Response, Which Reduces Delays and Increases Firefighter Safety. It Helps Limit Fire Spread, Protects Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat, and Reduces Damage to Farms, Forests, and Rural Infrastructure. the Project Also Creates a Shared Database, a Coordinated Management Approach, and a Model That Other Fireprone Areas Can Use.intended Beneficiariespeople Living in Local Communities, Natural Resource Managers, Tribal and Agency Partners, and Firefighting Crews Benefit From This Project. They Gain Safer and More Dependable Wildfire Response Tools That Protect Lives, Land, and the Local Economy.