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	Preliminary Performance Mapping for Habitat Action 09 The preliminary performance maps shown here are images captured from the next section. PIVOT's interactive habitat "Maps in Action" allow the viewing of information on two photo monitoring stations established at riparian fencing locations. PIVOT's interactive maps provide an initial spatial framework for conveying the performance of CCMP Habitat Action 09 (HAB-09). To interact with maps like those shown below, go to habitat Maps in Action. How effective have fencing projects been at promoting revegetation of riparian corridors? The map at right shows GIS data layers for streams , riparian fencing , and associated off-stream cattle watering sites . Two photopoint monitoring stations are also mapped. These are locations established for regular photographing. Changes in vegetation seen in photographs from the same location through time is a way of documenting the reestablishment of streamside vegetation where fencing has been installed. Regular photographing of areas where riparian fences have been installed makes the effects of the action plan easy to understand. Before and after photographs convey progress that individuals can see with little or no background information. The image to the left depicts information associated with one fenced stream corridor that has a photopoint station. Successive photos are available for two photopoint stations (Green Creek and Beaver Creek) in the mapping application. Sixty miles of riparian fence has already been installed and more photo monitoring sites will help track its success in the future. Off-stream watering locations for cattle also contribute to achieving the goals of the CCMP by maintaining adequate water resources for this important Tillamook County industry. Place your mouse over the View Station Data text to the left to see one of the photopoint stations where significant revegation has occurred.   Assessing Performance in the Long-Term In the future, more photo monitoring sites can be established to document and display revegetation success. Also, the establishment of water quality sampling stations in close downstream proximity to fenced areas will be an important step in linking improved water quality with revegetation efforts. (Place your mouse over the larger, highlighted words in the paragraph below to see additional data layers on the map at right.) Showing critical habitat areas for salmon species will also help convey the importance of excluding livestock from streams in these areas. The star on the map at right represents a water monitoring station that could be used for documenting improved water conditions for chum and coho species. An increase in salmon populations is the goal of all the CCMP habitat actions, so fish monitoring and field assessments at river sites near riparian fencing efforts will help document the success of this action as well. Tillamook County and the Tillamook Bay National Estuary Program maintain many geographic information system(GIS) data layers, and more are being developed all the time. Visit this county Web site for a list of county GIS data layers. You can also view available data on-line! Image and Data Credits What's Next? Interactive performance maps