PROJECTS

Economic Study: The study was established to show the effects of a low water year like 2001.

The Economic Impact Study for Detroit Lake and the Upper North Santiam Canyon has been completed and is on the OSU web site. Go to our link page then OSU link to see an electronic version. The completed report is also in hard copy

Channel for Piety Island: To improve the natural channel between the town and the island as a safe pass through.

The channel project is moving ahead.  The Oregon Army National Guard will come in once the NEPA paperwork is done.

Piety Island channel permits have finally been approved. Now the National Guard has to apply for funds as their permit expired.

Shoreline at Detroit Flats:   An ongoing project to provide a day use area as a picnic and fishing area

We now have a swimming and picnic area at the Detroit flats. Still need more rock and the USFS is attempting to line up some trees for the area.

Winter Sports:   At this time we need someone to work on this project to help bring more people to the area in the winter.

Winter Boat Ramp:  To add a new ramp and improve the two center ramps at Mongold for water level below 1548 and for winter use. The winter boat ramp will be several hundred yards to the west of the Mongold ramp.

The agency partners in the winter boat ramp project (Oregon State Marine Board, Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, and the US Forest Service) continue to work on bringing the funding for the project together. A letter of agreement has been signed by the principal agencies.

Project update. Mangold boat ramp extension has been started by Emery and Sons. This project will allow operation of the ramps and marinas down to 1450feet water elevation. New winter ramps are also part of this project. Completion date of March 16, 2009.

Additional Floating Head: To add a third and possible fourth floating head on the lake, funded by the city of Salem. It should be installed for next year's season.

Willamette Basin Change in Curve: This is a ongoing project to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and other government agencies to try to extend the season on Detroit Lake.

No change in the curve at this time. For the last few years the Army Corps of Engineers has been able to add a surcharge if 1 to 1 1/2 feet of water to help extend the season.

North Santiam Spawning Habitat Enhancement:  Enhancement of the spawning beds for lower water levels. The project would be done to beds down stream from the dam, and start as small study to see what will work.

Dave White met with the N. Santiam Watershed Council in Nov. 05 and presented our thoughts of trying to improve the spawning beds below the dam. The Watershed Council voted to join us in going ahead with the project.

Project update. The Gravel bed enhancement of using some of the gravel washed into the river from several creeks is on track. The North Centime Water Shed Council is taking on this project.They have received a grant for this project.

Web Site: This project is now completed and being updated.

Non-Profit Status:  The FLRCDL is now officially a 501c3 organization

Detroit Lake Broclure:   The FLRCDL applied for and was approved for a grant from the Oregon State Coast Guard administered from the Oregon State Marine Board "Let's Go Boating" assistance program. We are using the grant money to design a color brochure showing the water hazards in Detroit Lake. We are using aerial images like those found on Google Earth to show the various hazards associated with shallow water, stumps and narrow channels. We will also include descriptions of the amenities offered for each campground and marina. We have created an on-line version using Google Earth and Panormio photo sharing which places the photo on GE, where it was taken. Our goal is to provide information that will encourage safe boating and build confidence in boaters so that they use the lake earlier and later in the season. This brochure will be distributed free at the State Parks and Campgrounds in July while supplies last.

Project update on brochures. Have received a bid from graphic artist for $800.00. We have a grant from Oregon Marine Board and a grant from Boat US. These funds will go towards the printing of the brochure. Estimate we will print 4,000 brochures for the first year