2025 Biological Opinion - Santiam Water Control District

2025 Biological Opinion

The District is still assessing the effects of the 2025 Biological Opinion on our operations and facilities.

SWCD comments Willamette EIS Feb 2023.pdf

Detroit Lake to be dropped to extreme low water level in controversial plan to save salmon by Zach Urness, Salem Statesman Journal

"But drawdowns have brought significant problems in other locations, and could impact the area from Detroit to Salem in the following ways:"

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City of Stayton - Detroit Dam Drawdown

NOAA Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion

City of Salem - Detroit Lake Deep Drawdown

Marion County

Board of Commissioners