OUR PLAN
COOS BASIN COHO PARTNERSHIP
wHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR WATERWAYS?
THE BAD NEWS:
THE GOOD NEWS:
Restoration is a proven method to boost salmon populations in the Coos watershed
Research shows that our coast is a bright spot for salmon- they do better here than in other places
The Coos Basin Coho Partnership is taking action! Our Strategic Action Plan identifies areas of our watershed for restoration projects to reconnect our streams and create fish pathways and healthy homes for our Coho
Local support is growing: much of the work is already underway and will continue for the next 25 years.
Coho are a threatened species whose numbers have dwindled significantly for years
Coos Coho salmon have, and still are, facing significant challenges in our waterways
Coho spend more time in freshwater than other species of salmon, relying on cool water, shady habitats and upstream pathways to spawn- but changes in weather, human activity and stream conditions continue to threaten their existence.
Coho are an indicator of overall watershed health: if they aren’t doing well, other species (including us humans) aren’t either.
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the 3 R's
our goals
The 3 R's for Coho conservation:
RESTORE lost or degraded habitat for Coho salmon
RECONNECT waterways to create a migratory corridors for salmon from the forests to the sea
REJUVENATE robust salmon populations and restore the economy
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our strategic action plan
Connecting Coos for Coho
The CBCP's Strategic Action Plan focuses on our community, economy, and environment in safeguarding the future of Oregon Coast Coho salmon and enhancing the watershed. We unite immediate priorities with long-term goals to drive lasting change in the Coos Basin by connecting an entire salmon ecosystem.
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Prioritize Restoration Efforts
Streamlining restoration actions to efficiently achieve goals.
Connect Upland and Lowland Habitats
Boosting Coos Coho population while enhancing community and economic productivity in the upper and lower reaches of the watershed.
Community Awareness and Support
Engaging the community for successful restoration of Coos watershed ecosystems.
long-term vision
Through collaborative efforts, the Coos Basin Coho Partnership aims to secure the future of Oregon Coast Coho salmon and improve the health of the Coos watershed ecosystems. Envision:
Enhanced Sub-Watersheds: Thriving juvenile Coho in upper basins and mainstream rivers supporting seamless movement between the two.
Expanded Estuarine Habitat: Doubling high-quality habitat near key areas like Catching Slough and strategic confluences, creating healthy, diverse, safe habitat for rearing and overwintering.
Boosted Juvenile Survival: Doubling the over-winter survival rate of juvenile Coho by 2045, ensuring a sustainable population for future generations.
