North Fork John Day River 2 – Oregon Conservation Strategy

The North Fork John Day River 2 COA in the Blue Mountains ecoregion. Photo Credit: Keith Kohl, ODFW

To the east of North Fork John Day River 1, this area encompasses high quality habitat for Strategy Species surrounding John Day Wilderness Area and near the town of Granite.

COA ID: 169

Recommended Conservation Actions

Maintain or enhance in -channel watershed function, connection to riparian habitat, flow and hydrology
Maintain or restore riparian habitat and ecological function; ensure sufficient habitat complexity for wildlife

Local Conservation Actions and Plans

Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project

Potential Partners

The Nature Conservancy
US Forest Service

Special Features

General

North Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River
Provides migratory corridor for big game
Supports the largest run of anadromous fish within the North Fork John Day Basin

Previously Associated With

2006 COA ID BM-11 (Upper Grande Ronde area)
2006 COA ID BM-12 (North Fork John Day River)

Protected Areas

Granite - Clear Creek Anadromous Spawning Area
John Day River, North Fork
Malheur National Forest
North Fork John Day River - Granite Creek National Recreation Trail
North Fork John Day Wilderness
Olive Lake Recreation Area
Umatilla
Vinegar Hill - Indian Rock
Wallowa Whitman

Ecoregions

Blue Mountains

Located in NE Oregon, the Blue Mountains ecoregion is the largest ecoregion in the state. It provides a diverse complex of mountain ranges, valleys, and plateaus that extend beyond Oregon into the states of Idaho and Washington.