REGION
Thursday, March 24, 2016
CREEK: Construction
expected to cost just
less than $2.1 million
Continued from 1A
brought their concerns in
2010 to the Union County
Soil and Water Conser-
vation District. Together,
they launched a collabo-
rative restoration project
to address longstanding
issues on roughly four
miles of creekside property
upstream of Union.
This summer marks
the fourth and ¿nal phase
what’s become known
as the Catherine Creek
Complex, which includes
an ambitious project by
the Confederated Tribes
of the Umatilla Indian
Reservation on the former
Southern Cross Ranch.
Bulldozers and heavy
machinery broke ground
in November, carving out
a maze of pools and side
channels where salmon
can move off the creek’s
main stem to spawn. The
tribes will also re-plant 44
acres of riparian vegetation
to keep the water clean and
cool.
Carl Scheeler, wildlife
program manager for the
CTUIR Department of
Natural Resources, was
involved in the tribes’
purchase of Southern
Cross last year. He said
the property provided their
best opportunity to restore
a critical stretch of Cath-
erine Creek to its original
form.
“It
bene¿ts
three
species of threatened ¿sh,”
Scheeler said. “It doesn’t
get much better than that.”
Western Rivers Conser-
vancy initially purchased
Southern Cross in 2013,
holding on to the land until
the tribes and Bonneville
Power
Administration
could complete the transfer.
Money for the deal came
from the BPA through
its Columbia Basin Fish
Accords with the tribes.
Allen Childs, project
biologist with the tribes,
is leading work on the
ground at Southern Cross.
He said the goal is to
reintroduce badly needed
habitat diversity for both
adult and juvenile ¿sh
that migrate up Catherine
Creek, a tributary of the
Grande Ronde River.
“It’s a combination
Àoodplain and riparian
restoration,” Childs said.
“We’re
reconstructing
the main alignment, and
reconnecting it to the
Àoodplain.”
The creek at Southern
Cross was pushed back into
a single channel sometime
around the mid-1930s,
Childs said. Without the
ability to spread out over a
Àoodplain, the stream acts
like a power Àush during
seasonal
high
Àows,
sweeping away gravel
beds where adult salmon
spawn. Juveniles don’t
have any place to hold up
and rest as they make their
journey out to the Paci¿c
Ocean.
Childs said they will
quadruple the amount of
habitat by reconnecting
“There is a
longstanding
misconception
that you either
have agriculture
or conservation.
There is a bal-
ance, and both
are very much
possible.”
— Kate Frenyea,
SWCD district manager
Catherine Creek to its
Àoodplain at Southern
Cross, giving ¿sh at all
life stages a better chance
of survival. The tribes will
plant in-stream boulders
and log jams to create a
variety of habitats for ¿sh,
and plant native vegetation
along the stream such as
cottonwoods, river birch,
willows and red osier
dogwood.
Construction is expected
to cost just less than $2.1
million. That funding also
comes from the BPA Fish
Accords. Childs said they
expect to ¿nish in August.
Southern Cross is
just one of six properties
involved in the Catherine
Creek Complex. Other
phases of work have so far
led to the construction of
25 new pools, nine alcoves,
¿ve new side channels and
20 acres of new riparian
vegetation. In addition,
The Oregon Watershed
Enhancement
Board
and Natural Resource
Conservation
Service
also helped install 11,000
feet of new irrigation
pipeline, allowing ranchers
to remove four gravel
push-up dams that had
previously posed barriers
to ¿sh passage.
The Union SWCD is
sponsoring the complex,
with support from a number
of local, state and federal
partners. Kate Frenyea,
district manager for the
SWCD, said the complex
has served as an effective
model for bringing agri-
culture and ¿sh interests
together toward common
solutions.
“There is a longstanding
misconception that you
either have agriculture or
conservation,”
Frenyea
said. “There is a balance,
and both are very much
possible.”
Joe Smietana, resto-
ration lead with the SWCD,
agreed,
commending
everyone involved in the
Catherine Creek Complex
for their willingness to
participate in voluntary
conservation.
“Collaboration is king,”
Smietana said. “I think we
can all come together for a
common bene¿t.”
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Contact George Plaven
at
gplaven@eastorego-
nian.com or 541-9663-
0825.
East Oregonian
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Easter activities around the area
to search for eggs.
•Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m.,
McNary Dam West Park,
Umatilla. For children ages
2-10. Six lucky hunters
¿nding special Easter eggs
will win an Easter basket full
of goodies. Bring a basket.
•Community Easter egg
hunt, 10:30 a.m., Boardman
Marina Park, 1 Marine
Drive. For kids of all ages.
•”The Passion,” 7 p.m.,
Pendleton Baptist Church,
3202 S.W. Nye Ave. Re-en-
actment of the last week
of Jesus’ life, including a
portrayal of Leonardo da
Vinci’s “Last Supper.”
East Oregonian
Communities throughout
Eastern Oregon are hosting
a number of Easter-related
activities.
The events include every
from Easter egg hunts and
visits by Peter Rabbit to
a special musical drama,
worship services and a live
re-enactment of the stations
of the cross.
Area events include (they
are free, unless otherwise
noted):
Thursday
•Special needs Easter
egg hunt, 6 p.m., Children’s
Museum of Eastern Oregon,
400 S. Main St., Pendleton.
For children who need a
calmer, more structured
environment.
Friday
•Living Stations of the
Cross, noon to 2 p.m.,
beginning at Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church,
685 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston, and traveling to
Hermiston Butte. Bilingual
re-enactment of the Easter
story of Jesus.
•Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m.,
McKay Creek Estates, 1601
Southgate Place, Pendleton.
Treats for kids and parents,
and a visit from the Easter
bunny. Bring a bag or basket.
•Good Friday worship
service, 7 p.m., First United
Methodist Church, 191 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
•Good Friday experience,
7-9 p.m., Hermiston Church
of the Nazarene, 1520 W.
Orchard Ave. Drop-in event
EO file photo
Courtney Daniel and Tanner Daniel participate in a past
Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Umatilla Chamber
of Commerce at West Park near McNary Dam.
includes the opportunity to
take communion.
•”The Passion,” 7 p.m.,
Pendleton Baptist Church,
3202 S.W. Nye Ave. Re-en-
actment of the last week
of Jesus’ life, including a
portrayal of Leonardo da
Vinci’s “Last Supper.”
•Flashlight Easter egg
hunt, 8:15 p.m., Butte Park,
1245 N.W. Seventh St.,
Hermiston. For children 10
and under. Bring a Àashlight
and bag or basket. Parents
should stay with their
children, but allow them to
gather their own eggs.
Saturday
•Peter Rabbit Breakfast,
7:30-10:30
a.m.,
First
United Methodist Church,
191 E. Gladys Ave., Herm-
iston. Cost is $5 (free for
5 and under) and includes
pancakes, sausage, fruit and
beverage; face painting,
Easter egg hunt, crafts,
balloons, a visit from Peter
Rabbit and more.
•Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m.,
Til Taylor Park, 700 block
S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton
(ages 1-6) and Aldrich Park,
1011 N.W. King Ave., Pend-
leton (ages 7 and up).
•Easter
egg
hunt,
9:45 a.m., Yantis Park,
Milton-Freewater.
•Easter egg hunt, 10
a.m. to noon, Children’s
Museum of Eastern Oregon,
400 S. Main St., Pendleton.
Includes egg hunt, pictures
with the Easter Bunny, egg
dying, crafts and treats. $1
admission.
•Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m.,
Coe Park, Stan¿eld. Open to
ages 0-12. Younger children
will get a 2-minute head start
Sunday
•Sunrise Easter worship
service, 6:30 a.m., cross on
Hermiston Butte.
•Celebration of Hope,
9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Living
Faith church, 1611 Diagonal
Blvd., Hermiston. Includes a
drawing for an Easter basket
and an egg hunt for kids.
•Resurrection
Sunday
breakfast and worship, 9:30
a.m., First Christian Church,
775 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston.
•Faith
Lutheran/Pilot
Rock Presbyterian joint
Easter service, 10 a.m.,
Community
Presbyterian
Church, 222 S.W. Third St.,
Pilot Rock. Special Easter
service led by St. Anthony
Hospital chaplain Rod
Harwood will be followed
by fellowship and refresh-
ments.
•Easter Cantata, 4 p.m.,
First Christian Church, 518
S. Main St., Milton-Free-
water.
COMING EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center, 510
S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas-
ketball. (541-276-8100).
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Sun Terrace As-
sisted Living, 1550 N.W. 11th St.,
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emergency personnel and have
questions answered. (Scott Stan-
ton 541-567-8822).
WALKING FOR WELLNESS,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre-
ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.
(541-276-8100).
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541-
938-8247).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman
Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.
Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for
adults. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston
Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave. Costs $4 or free for children
under 10. Extra 50 cents for uten-
sils/dishes. Meals on Wheels avail-
able. Transportation arranged by
donation. (541-567-3582).
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton
Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St.
Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under
60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks,
Second Time Around thrift store
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On
Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541-
276-7101).
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center, 510
S.W. Dorion Ave. Includes gym
activities and life skills for middle
and high school students. Free,
but registration requested. (Danny
Bane 541-379-4250).
ADVENTURE UNDER THE
SEA, 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Kids
ages 3-12 make mermaid crafts
and other under the sea-themed
related treasures. Free, but regis-
tration required. (541-966-0380).
PENDLETON RELAY FOR
LIFE PLANNING MEETING,
5:30-7 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital
LENT
March 25 from 5 to 7:00 p.m.
@ the St. Anthony Hospital Blue Mountain Cafe
Cedar Plank Salmon - $7.50/Adults
- $7.00/Children & Seniors
with Rice Pilaf & Buttered Green Beans
Baked Potato Bar - $4.00/with
toppings All you can eat.
Salmon/Potato Bar Combo - $11.50
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - $4.25
Single Cup $1.25
2801 St. Anthony Way, Pendleton, OR 97801
cafeteria meeting room, 2801 St.
Anthony Way, Pendleton. Team
meeting at 5:30 p.m., community
meeting at 6 p.m. (Relayforlife.org/
pendletonor)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUN-
TY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open,
bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Or-
chard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living,
980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam
session or just listen. (541-567-
3141).
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center, 510
S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas-
ketball for adults. (541-276-8100).
WALKING FOR WELLNESS,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre-
ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.
(541-276-8100).
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
TODDLER STORY TIME,
10:15-10:45 a.m., Pendleton Pub-
lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.
(541-966-0380).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2
p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo-
nanza St. Oct-May only
AFTER SCHOOL STORY
TIME, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Li-
brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older
siblings welcome. (541-966-0380).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm-
iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
“WAR ROOM” SCREENING,
6:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church,
2809 S.W. Goodwin Ave., Pendle-
ton. Movie highlights the power of
prayer to change lives. Free. (541-
276-3031).
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
IMAC FUNDRAISER BREAK-
FAST, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes
Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W.
Opal Place, Irrigon. Cost is $4.50
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Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center
project. (Peggy 541-567-3806).
LIL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30-
9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation
Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For
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and parents/guardians. Free bas-
ketball skills and pickup games.
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15
a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Fami-
ly art experience for children up to
age 12. Children under 8 should
be accompanied by an adult. (541-
278-9201).
FAMILY HISTORY WORK-
SHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850
S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Work-
shops at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and
1 p.m. (Jeanette Byers 541-667-
7046).
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.
to noon, Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Free drop-in art project class for
adults. (541-278-9201).
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Enjoy
craft projects for children ages 5th
grade and younger. Free.
“RUMPELSTILTSKIN,”
3
p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Windy River
Elementary School gymnasium,
500 Tatone St., Boardman. The
Missoula Children’s Theater brings
the classic fairy tale to life starring
Morrow County youth. Free admis-
sion. (cnrmichael@gmail.com)
SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY
TIME, 3-6 p.m., Children’s Mu-
seum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S.
Main St., Pendleton. For children
who may need a quieter, less
crowded environment. Free for
members/$1 for non-members.
Registration required. (541-276-
1066).
“THE GREAT NORTHWEST”
SCREENING, 3 p.m., Vert Club
Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pend-
leton. The 90-minute experimental
documentary is based on the rec-
reation of a 3,200-mile road trip
made in 1958 by four Seattle wom-
en who documented their trip in a
scrapbook. Filmmaker Matt Mc-
Cormick, who found the scrapbook
in a thrift store, will be on hand for a
Q&A session following the screen-
ing. Free. (541-966-0380).
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN
GYM, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pend-
leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W.
Dorion Ave. Free for special needs
children and families. (541-276-
8100).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join
the jam session or just listen. (541-
567-3141).
ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30-
8:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation
Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free
access for ages 16 and up. (541-
276-8100).
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The EO publishes a list of
coming events as space allows.
It’s posted weekly at www.eas-
toregonian.com. All items are as-
sumed free nonpro¿t and open to
the public unless otherwise noted.
Coming events items should be
submitted well in advance to calen-
dar c/o East Oregonian, 211 S.E.
Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801,
333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR
97838 or community@eastorego-
nian.com.
Easter Basket
Giveaway!
Sat., Mar. 26th
1:00 PM
Reserve your
Baskets by Calling
Faith Center
541-276-9569