As of January 1, 2010, a new Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Permit is required on Oregon

waters for non-motorized water-craft 10' and longer. As of early January, the Oregon State

Marine Board has modified this permit system in two important ways:

1. A valid AIS permit can be issued in anyone's name.

2. No AIS permit is required for youngsters under the age of 14.

Want more information? Check out the FAQs page at
http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/programs/09LawsFAQs.shtml

Sat 7 Dec a group ran the Siletz Buck Creek to Moonshine Park run.  They talked to a logger on their way up to Buck Creek who said they planned to log the basin up to the ridge and would be using a haywire line (3/8" cable) to pull the main cable. This means there will be a 3/8" steel cable strung perpendicular to the channel and usually just below the surface (the swift current lifts the cable off the channel bed). The cable is only used temporarily to move the main cable and is removed from the stream afterward.  It does not stay in the stream for long but it is extremely dangerous when it is in the stream.
 

If you live in, or travel to, South-West Oregon, you will want to check out the following:

"Hello,
I recently made a group on facebook for Southern Oregon Kayakers to meet and
discuss kayaking.  I moved here over a year ago and there are alot of
kayakers but it is hard to find them. ...  Matt"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Oregon-Kayaking/166591954602

 There is a nasty, river wide, log on the Metolius in the vicinity of Candle Creek Campground.  Use caution!

 Photos provided by Michael Riehle, Fishery Biologist, Sisters Ranger District.