Up the Creek with Trout

Up the Creek with Trout

Native planting along the retention basin at Mountain Rose Herbs

Would you believe there are beavers, otters, herons and a variety of other species living along Amazon Creek in Eugene?  It’s true, thanks to a growing number of local businesses that are becoming certified by the Long Tom Watershed Council’s (LTWC) Trout Friendly Landscapes program. The goal of the program is to make habitat and water quality improvements in private lands that will, in turn, support native aquatic life in Amazon Creek and the Willamette River.  Continue reading