Conservation Northwest:
Unit 4, clearcut, acted like a funnel to collect many small flows into one giant debris torrent that traveled miles. Photo George Wooten
Conservation Northwest:
As the torrent went downstream, it encountered undersized culverts that formed waterfalls and increased flood damage. Photo George Wooten
Conservation Northwest:
DNR land (foreground) showing flood initiation in salvage logged areas, with healthy, thinned forests in the background. Photo George Wooten
Conservation Northwest:
Erosion and sedimentation within salvage logged areas (left) compared with stable soils and healthy vegetation on National Forest (right background; Photo George Wooten
Conservation Northwest:
Example of extensive sediment and debris movement within salvage logged areas that merged into a debris torrent. Photo George Wooten
Conservation Northwest:
Homeowners bear the cost of DNR logging mistakes. Photo George Wooten