Outstanding Natural Resource Waters
There are no designated Outstanding Natural Resource Waters (ONRW) within the Klamath Network. Crater Lake National Park and network staff are, however, in the process of obtaining ONRW designation for Crater Lake from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has identified Redwoods as a State Water Quality Protection Area as designated by the California State Water Board. Also, there are several Redwoods marine areas designated as Areas of Special Biological Significance by the State of California. The coast off Redwoods is part of a California Marine Sanctuary, and Redwoods has a California State Lands Commission Submerged Lands Lease to conduct resource management activities.
Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Klamath Network Region
(All of the information contained in this subsection is from the National Wild and Scenic Rivers website: http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html.
1. Eel River:
A. Designated Reach: January 19, 1981. From the mouth of the river to 100 yards below Van Ardsdale Dam. The Middle Fork from its confluence with the main stem to the southern boundary of the Yolla Bolly Wilderness Area. The South Fork from its confluence with the main stem to the Section Four Creek confluence. The North Fork from its confluence with the main stem to Old Gilman Ranch. The Van Duzen River from the confluence with the Eel River to Dinsmure Bridge.
B. Classification/Mileage: Wild – 156 km (97 mi); Scenic – 45 km (28 mi); Recreational – 440 km (273 mi); Total – 642 km (398 mi).
C. Managing Agencies: California Resources Agency, Bureau of Land Management; Six Rivers National Forest; Mendocino National Forest; Round Valley Reservation.
2. Klamath River:
A. Designated Reach: January 19, 1981. From the mouth to 1,097 m (3,600 ft) below Iron Gate Dam. The Salmon River from its confluence with the Klamath to the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Salmon River. The North Fork of the Salmon River from the Salmon River confluence to the southern boundary of the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area. The South Fork of the Salmon River from the Salmon River confluence to the Cecilville Bridge. The Scott River from its confluence with the Klamath to its confluence with Schackleford Creek. All of Wooley Creek.
B. Classification/Mileage: Wild – 19 km (12 mi); Scenic – 39 km (24 mi); Recreational – 403 km (250 mi); Total – 461 km (286 mi).
C. Managing Agencies: California Resources Agency; Yurok Tribe; Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation; Klamath National Forest; Bureau of Land Management.
3. Smith River:
A. Designated Reach: January 19, 1981 and November 16, 1990. The segment from the confluence of the Middle Fork Smith River and the North Fork Smith River to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean. The Middle Fork from its the headwaters to its confluence with the North Fork Smith River, including Myrtle Creek, Shelly Creek, Kelly Creek, Packsaddle Creek, the East Fork of Patrick Creek, the West Fork Patrick Creek, Little Jones Creek, Griffin Creek, Knopki Creek, Monkey Creek, Patrick Creek, and Hardscrabble Creek. The Siskiyou from its headwaters to its confluence with the Middle Fork, including the South Siskyou Fork of the Smith River. The South Fork from its headwaters to its confluence with the main stem, including Williams Creek, Eightmile Creek, Harrington Creek, Prescott Fork, Quartz Creek, Jones Creek, Hurdygurdy Creek, Gordon Creek, Coon Creek, Craigs Creek, Goose Creek, the East Fork of Goose Creek, Buch Creek, Muzzleloader Creek, Canthook Creek, Rock Creek, and Blackhawk Creek. The North Fork from the California-Oregon border to its confluence with the Middle Fork of the Smith River, including Diamond Creek, Bear Creek, Still Creek, the North Fork of Diamond Creek, High Plateau Creek, Stony Creek, and Peridotite Creek.
