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Amazon Creek Wetlands, Oregon Section 1135 Environmental Restoration Study PRELIMINARY DRAFT PROJECT OBJECTIVES December 22, 1994 The followin , objectives are being considered to guide formulation of alternative plans.for modifying the existing flood control project along lower Amazon Creek for environmental restoration: Wetland (Ecosystem) Restoration Restore degraded agricultural wetlands adjacent to lower Amazon Creek as closely as possible to a historic native wet prairie community characterized by [? Develop an expanded description of the type of ecosystem we would like to see result]. Hydrologic Conditions Restore the hydrology between Amazon Creek and adjacent wetlands, including reestablishment of high frequency flood events and connection of seasonal flow to the complex of associated stream meander channels. Flood Control Maintain the existing level of flood protection capability of Amazon Creek project outside of restored wetland areas, including the split flow relationship between the "A" and "A3" Channels. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restore the ability of wetland habitat types in Amazon basin to support a diversity and abundance of wildlife species during wintering, migration and breeding. Candidate Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Restore and protect habitat types supporting candidate and Federal and state listed unique, threatened and endangered wildlife species associated with native wet prairie communities, including Clymmys marmorata (western pond turtles) and Rana aurora (Red - legged frogs). Threatened and Endangered Plants Restore and protect habitat types 'supporting candidate and Federal and state listed unique, threatened and endangered plant species, particularly those associated with tufted hairgrass wet prairie communities dominated by Deschampsia cespitosa. CY\ CAOSI 2-