The 60-acre of constructed wetlands provides quality habitat for thousands of migrating aquatic birds while improving water quality by settling out sediments and nutrients from turbid floodwaters. Historically the wetlands were drained in April for grain farming with yields above averages for the soil type, without using any added fertilizers. Now most of the wetlands are in a USDA Wetland Reserve Program conservation easement in perpetuity. This protects the wetlands with the primary focus on habitat restoration.

The forest is managed for timber production and wildlife habitat. A mixed stand of Oregon White Oak, Maple, and Madrone are spaced and preserved as shelterwood trees for Douglas Fir production. Other native trees and understory plants are dispersed through the stand for natual life habitat and for soil improvement. Permanent skid trails are maintained for frequent thinning and harvesting to retain adequate light levels necessary for growth and understory survivial. Machinery access is restricted to dry times from late spring through early fall to reduce compaction, erosion and to preserve vegetation. The forest is rich in wildlife and native plants.

The Stream Restoration activities include constructed debris dams of small trees to raise the level of the down cut stream channel. Willow cutting and rocks are used to stablize annual deposits of sediments (1 to 3 ft). Uplifting the streambed, increased side channel activity, contributes to cleaner water, higher summer flows, and improved aquatic habitat.

Many upland shallow ponds (18" minus) have been constructed throughout the forestland meadows. Frogs, salamanders, and other wildlife benefit significantly.

A riparian dike has been constructed to protect the stream and high value cropland. The drainage tile system in the cropland is intercepted and routed through a series of settling pools before returning to the stream. Existing channelized stream is being restored to a more natural condition.

Nelson's Checkermallow recovery site is being developed along the edges of the streams and wetlands. Twelve plants were discovered along the channelized stream and have been propagated by root divisions into hundreds of plants.

Red-legged Frog recovery ponds have been constructed in the wetlands and uplands. Many egg clusters were found in pond that was constructed in a wet spot in the cropland many years ago. Egg clusters are now found in the newer wetland ponds that were designed to maintain low water flows through the breeding season.