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Fall-Creek
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
7.6
•
Community
3.2
•
Safeguard
6.7/10
Fall Creek is a small community located in Lane County, Oregon, approximately 15 miles southeast of Eugene. The area has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal location for outdoor recreation. The hydrology of the area is dominated by Fall Creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork Willamette River. This stream supports a variety of aquatic life, including salmon and steelhead. Visitors to Fall Creek can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and kayaking in the surrounding forests and waterways. The Fall Creek Reservoir also provides opportunities for boating and swimming.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.2
Fall-Creek receives approximately
1187mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 86%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Fall-Creek has a plant hardyness factor of
8, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive here all year round.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Willamette
Area Rivers
Willamette
Snowpack Depths
Willamette
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Willamette
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 7.6
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bowl | 16 | 1,062 ft | |||
| Mineral Forest Camp | 6 | 1,834 ft | |||
| Rujada | 20 | 1,217 ft | |||
| Hampton | 4 | 1,007 ft | |||
| Hobo Forest Camp | 7 | 1,853 ft | |||
| Lund Park Forest Camp | 9 | 1,875 ft | |||
| Sharps Creek | None | 1,105 ft | |||
| Baker Bay Park | 49 | 901 ft | |||
| Schwarz | None | 748 ft | |||
| Winberry | 7 | 1,451 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 3.2
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.