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November 2025 Water Resources Outlook

NWS Southeast River Forecast Center

Date: 11/20/2025

November 2025 review of Southeast Rivers for the past month and an outlook on factors that will impact future streamflows

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October 2025 Water Resources Outlook

NWS Southeast River Forecast Center

Date: 10/20/2025

The Southeast River Forecast Center October 2025 Water Resources Outlook. This outlook reviews recent influences on Southeast US streamflow's and provides an outlook of the coming months streamflow influences

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September 2025 Water Resources Outlook

NWS Southeast River Forecast Center

Date: 9/22/2025

The Southeast River Forecast Center September 2025 Water Resources Outlook. This outlook reviews recent influences on southeast US streamflow's and provides an outlook of the coming months streamflow influences

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What Will the Long July 4 Holiday Weekend Be Like on the Water for Boaters?

BoatUS News

Date: 6/30/2025

TowBoatUS predicts more than 2,500 requests for on-water assistance SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 30, 2025 – When NOAA, The Weather Channel and even the Farmer’s Almanac all agree this summer will be hotter than average, boaters know they will need to prepare for the heat. However, on America’s July 4

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Water Resources Outlook for September 2023

National Weather Service

Date: 9/21/2023

Southeast River Forecast Center Water Resources Outlook for September 2023 addressing flooding and drought issues across the southeast U.S

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• River: Long Tom River
• Length: 32 Miles
• Surface Area: 9,360 Acres
• Volume: 101,200 Acre Feet
• Drainage Area: 252 Square Miles
• Average Depth: 20 Feet
• Maximum Depth: 33 feet
• Length: 5 Miles
Fern Ridge Lake is located 12 miles west of Eugene in Oregon. The lake is impounded by the Fern Ridge Dam which was completed in 1942. Fern Ridge Lake offers activities for every visitor including bird watching and wildlife viewing, fishing, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, hunting, kayaking, stand up paddling, picking, swimming, and hiking.

The Fern Ridge Wildlife Area has more than 250 species of birds that use the area during different seasons of the year. This makes the wildlife area an excellent birding destination. There are also different types of animals in the area including deer, coyotes, small mammals, and much more.

The majority of the wildlife area and lake area is open year-round for public access. Over 85% of project land and water areas are open daily year-round for all types of public use.

The Coyote Creek Nature Trail sits within the Wildlife Area and provides a great hiking, walking, and nature viewing trail.

Info courtesy of The ODFW Visitors' Guide.
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