WATERSHED PLANNING & MONITORING
FCCD is in the process of creating an updated Watershed Plan for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 50 which encompasses approximately 578,182 acres across Douglas and Okanogan counties. Primary land use within WRIA 50 includes range (64%) and agriculture (24%). The Watershed Plan is advisory (non-regulatory) and will identify areas of concern, priority areas for conservation, and ways to monitor water quantity and quality. The plan is now open for public comment, and we welcome your thoughts on any aspect of the draft plan.
If you would like to join our Watershed Planning Committee, please email us at info.fccd@gmail.com.
Water Quality Monitoring
Foster Creek currently holds multiple 303(d) listings for temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, indicating areas where water quality does not meet environmental standards. These Category 5 listings by the EPA have driven increased monitoring and restoration efforts within the watershed to address these concerns.
FCCD conducts comprehensive water quality monitoring across the creek, focusing on key locations such as restoration sites, anadromous fish zones, and other ecologically significant areas. Monitoring efforts track multiple parameters, including water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH levels, turbidity, seasonal ground water levels, and aquifer recharge, providing essential data to assess the health of the watershed over time. This data helps guide adaptive management strategies, ensuring that restoration projects effectively improve water quality and habitat conditions.
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To explore the current status of Foster Creek, view our Water Quality Program monitoring data.