Thank you for your interest in the Finn Rock Reach Restoration project. We have provided the following resources the help acquaint you with the restoration project. If you would like to join our team at the project site, please reach out via the contact link below.
“One of the main strategies for buffering the impacts to drinking water quality from these large, burned landscapes is to implement floodplain restoration projects like the McKenzie River Trust is doing at Finn Rock Reach.
“The Finn Rock project is modeled after the South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement project completed in 2019. After restoration, we observed huge increases in rearing and spawning habitat for salmon, trout, and lamprey.”
In this essay by Barry Lopez commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Lopez reflects on the McKenzie and other iconic rivers.
Restoring Finn Rock Reach A River Through Time Throughout the pacific northwest, our rivers hold a dynamic legacy of pristine water, abundant salmon runs and breathtaking views. Throughout their history,
Before you can even see them, the turtles know you’re there. As you walk towards the ponds, you hear soft plops and see rings in the water. Western pond and