These proposed Wild and Scenic Rivers in the upper Eel River watershed provide important habitat for threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, as well as wildlife dependent on old growth forests. They also provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. Draining a portion of the proposed English Ridge Wilderness, Fish Creek flows into the Eel Wild
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Mendocino County Proposed Wild and Scenic Rivers
Indian Creek
These proposed Wild and Scenic Rivers in the upper Eel River watershed provide important habitat for threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, as well as wildlife dependent on old growth forests. They also provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. Draining a portion of the proposed English Ridge Wilderness, Indian Creek flows into the Eel Wild
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East Branch of South Fork Eel River
The proposed Wild and Scenic River segments of the South Fork Eel and its tributaries support threatened and endangered populations of salmon and steelhead and rare plants. They also provide outstanding research opportunities of nearly pristine undeveloped watersheds. The BLM found the East Branch South Fork Eel River and its Red Mountain tributaries to be
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Cedar Creek
The proposed Wild and Scenic River segments of the South Fork Eel and its tributaries support threatened and endangered populations of salmon and steelhead and rare plants. They also provide outstanding research opportunities of nearly pristine undeveloped watersheds. Cedar Creek flows from the serpentine barrens of Red Mountain. The creek was found eligible for Wild
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Elder Creek
The proposed Wild and Scenic River segments of the South Fork Eel and its tributaries support threatened and endangered populations of salmon and steelhead and rare plants. They also provide outstanding research opportunities of nearly pristine undeveloped watersheds. This nearly pristine stream is a National Natural Landmark, Hydrologic Benchmark, and a UN-recognized Biosphere Reserve. A
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South Fork Eel River
The proposed Wild and Scenic River segments of the South Fork Eel and its tributaries support threatened and endangered populations of salmon and steelhead and rare plants. They also provide outstanding research opportunities of nearly pristine undeveloped watersheds. The South Fork Eel River supports the largest concentration of naturally reproducing anadromous fish in the region.
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Eden Creek
These proposed Wild and Scenic Rivers in the upper Eel River watershed provide important habitat for threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, as well as wildlife dependent on old growth forests. They also provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. Eden Creek flows through an unprotected roadless area to its confluence with Elk Creek. The stream
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Deep Hole Creek
These proposed Wild and Scenic Rivers in the upper Eel River watershed provide important habitat for threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead, as well as wildlife dependent on old growth forests. They also provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. Deep Hole Creek flows through a proposed addition to the Yuki Wilderness. A tributary of Elk
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