Corvallis Creeks
Projects
- Research local creeks
- Lead stream tours, give presentations and provide information at events
- Initiate and manage on-the-ground projects to revive life in the creeks
- Produce outdoor displays, brochures and non-print media
The Creeks
We are working on six Corvallis creek systems. Click on the creek name for more information.
- Dixon Creek: North central Corvallis from Dimple Hill past the wastewater treatment plant to the Willamette River
- Oak Creek: West Corvallis from McDonald Forest through the OSU campus to the Marys River
- Lamprey Creek: West Corvallis from Skyline West neighborhood through MLK Jr Park to Oak Creek near the intersection of Walnut and Harrison Blvd
- Dunawi Creek: Southwest Corvallis from Bald Hill to the Marys River
- Jackson Creek: North Corvallis from Dimple Hill through Crescent Valley to Jackson-Frazier Wetlands
- Mill Race: South Corvallis from the Marysville Golf Course to the Marys River at Hollingsworth & Vose (formerly Evanite)
Partners
The Water Action Team partners with:
- City of Corvallis
- Oregon State University
- Benton Soil & Water Conservation District
- Marys River Watershed Council
- Greenbelt Land Trust
- Other Corvallis non-profits, agencies, local governments and institutions