The Linn County Planning & Building Department is responsible for the administration of local, state and federal land use planning and building inspections. You can submit a Code Enforcement Complaint Investigation Form from their website by email to CodeEnforcement@co.linn.or.us or visit:
300 SW 4th Ave (PO Box 100 if mailing), Albany, OR 97321
We work with landowners looking to restore and improve land to provide natural habitat for native species. We help find funding to assess, design, implement and maintain restoration efforts.
Typically our projects are greater than 25 acres, or involve riparian and instream restoration. If you have a smaller area of land, we still encourage you to reach out to discuss options.
Restoration projects should fit the following objectives:
- Shade is restored through establishment of native vegetation, which protects against higher water temperatures
- Native riparian forests contribute coarse woody debris recruitment essential for fish spawning habitat and in-stream habitat complexity
- Excluding livestock from riparian areas and streams using fencing to improve water quality, protect native planting, and reduce erosion and sediment loads
- Stabilizing riverbanks to minimize erosion using native vegetation decreases sediment loads
- Protect streambanks from erosion
- Install a streamside buffer
- Manage pastures & pasture weeds
- Provide stockwater in pastures near streams
- Plan & install a livestock exclusion fence
- Manage mud & manure
- Responsibly fertilize
- Plan & manage irrigation
- Sustainably manage forest lands
- Enhance wildlife habitat
- Manage wells & septic systems
Contact the Habitat Restoration Program Manager
alex.rice@calapooia.org | 541-583-36626
Department of State Lands, Charles Redon – 503-986-5305
The Calapooia River fish community includes both native and introduced fish species. Native salmonids include winter steelhead, spring Chinook salmon, and mountain whitefish. Non-salmonid fish present in the watershed include Pacific lamprey, a variety of minnow and sculpin species, the largescale sucker, and other fish. There is a greater abundance of non-salmonid fish in the lower watershed, but some species, such as shiners and sculpin species are found throughout the watershed. There is also a variety of non-native fish in the watershed. These fish have been “introduced” (either accidentally or intentionally) to the Willamette River and tributary streams.
The Calapooia River has never been supplemented with hatchery stock.
Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone
email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov
EPA Enforcement & Compliance History Online (ECHO) Reporting Form
DEQ Pollution Complaint Form Leave a voicemail 1-888-997-7888
DEQ Environmental Emergency Response Line 1-800-452-0311
ODFW Conservation & Recovery 541-757-4263
ODFW Fish Health Services 541-737-1863
Most of our Youth Education programs are held in partnership with Linn County schools, as well as other youth organizations and agencies.
We also host a summer series of ‘Splashy Science’ family activity days in partnership with the Albany Public Library.
For additional questions email kdaly@calapooia.org
Willamette Partnership provides a comprehensive list of resources, financial & technical assistance, and health services to communities recovering from wildfires.
Oregon State University Extension Service is offering a regular Wednesday webinar series to educate and support wildfire preparedness.
Wildfire Information from Direct Energy provides a helpful and easy guide to preventing and preparing for potential wildfires.