Salem Area Watershed Education Links

Click on the links below to go to the websites.  These links may take you to websites outside of OSU Extension Service and therefore we are not responsible for their content.

Sites with Publications and/or Technical Assistance

OSU Watershed Extension - The statewide OSU Watershed Extension page.  Contains information about Watershed Extension events, news, partners, educational opportunities, including the state-wide Master Watershed Steward program.

Watershed Publications from OSU Extension Service - A list of the many watershed related publications available from OSU Extension.  Many are available free online or can be ordered at low cost.

OSU Sea Grant Extension Publications - A searchable web site with listings of OSU Sea Grant Extension publications on a variety of subjects.  Some are available as free downloads, others must be ordered.

OSU Extension Service Publications - A searchable web site with listings of OSU Extension Service publications on a variety of subjects.  Some are available as free downloads, others must be ordered. 

OSU Dept of Rangeland Resources WeedMapper - Weeds are changing the face of forests and rangelands of the Pacific Northwest. Weeds are aggressive plants generally of foreign origin that spread rapidly because they are free of natural predators, competitors, and pathogens. They often displace more desirable native plants and constitute a serious threat to forest and range health.

What's in My Neighborhood: Oregon - This is the Oregon page of Invasivespecies.gov, which is the gateway to Federal efforts concerning invasive species with links to OSU sites. On this site you can learn about the impacts of invasive species and the Federal government's response , as well as read select species profiles and find links to agencies and organizations dealing with invasive species issues. Invasivespecies.gov is also the Web site for the National Invasive Species Council , which coordinates Federal responses to the problem.

City of Salem, Natural Resources  - Information for residents on educational opportunities, local updates and other information relevant to our watersheds and natural resources in general.

OWEB - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board - The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a state agency led by a policy oversight board. Together, they promote and fund voluntary actions that strive to enhance Oregon's watersheds. The Board fosters the collaboration of citizens, agencies, and local interests. OWEB's programs support Oregon's efforts to restore salmon runs, improve water quality, and strengthen ecosystems that are critical to healthy watersheds and sustainable communities. OWEB administers a grant program that awards more than $20 million annually to support voluntary efforts by Oregonians seeking to create and maintain healthy watersheds.

Marion Soil and Water Conservation District

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District

Oregon Well Water Program - An OSU Extension Service website

Sudden Oak Death - It's not just about Oaks  - An OSU Extension Service website

Local Watershed Council Web Sites: An important way

for you to get involved

Claggett Creek Watershed Council

FRIENDS OF MILL CREEK

North Santiam Watershed Council

Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council

Luckiamute Watershed Council

Pringle Creek Watershed Council

Pudding River Watershed Council

Rickreall Watershed Council

SALEM-KEIZER URBAN WATERSHED COUNCILS' ASSOCIATION

Miscellaneous - Sites with education, funding,

conservation manuals, other interesting

watershed information

Directory of Watershed Funding Resource$ - From the Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University

Watershed Enhancement Team - Reduce runoff, plant water friendly landscaping, recycle, tune up your car. Make a pledge to do your part in helping the watershed.

USGS National Map Viewer - Nationwide interactive GIS, allows you to zoom in and select layers of aerial photographs, streams, roads etc.

Restoring Rare Native Habitats in the Willamette Valley - A free manual with lots of localized info.

Oregon Trout - Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

Ethnobotany and Cultural Resources - Ethnobotany and Cultural Resources of the Washington State Department of Transportation.  This State of Washington site has a list of references on the uses of western Washington plants by a wide variety of cultures, with good pictures and lots of information about plant uses.

Pesticide Buffer Zones Around Water - This is for ANYONE using pesticides near streams, including homeowners.  Information from Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Divsionon the court ruling and maps to find out if the rules apply to your area. 

Rare Bull Trout Identification - Bull trout have been closed to harvest to help protect and restore populations.  Any bull trout caught must be released immediately.  Therefore, it is important that anglers can correctly identify bull trout.  Although bull trout can be confused with other fish, they are easily identified with a little practice.  The information on this website will help you learn how to identify bull trout. 

Oregon Chub Fact Sheet - The Oregon chub is a small minnow are endemic to the Willamette River Valley of western Oregon. Although information is scarce, the Oregon chub probably occurred throughout the lower elevations of the Willamette River Valley.

Nutria - Information from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about the animals, their habits and suggestions for controlling them.

EPA- Water Use Efficiency Program - This web site provides an overview of EPA's Water Efficiency Program which is primarily concerned with municipal water use. Efficient water use helps to reduce the need for costly water supply and wastewater treatment facilities, helps maintain stream flows and healthy aquatic habitats, and reduces the energy used to pump, heat and treat water. A broad spectrum of stakeholders, from homeowners to State governments, can find information here that can help them become more water-efficient.

EPA- Using Water Wisely in the Home - A pdf brochure from the above website

LEED- Green Building Info and Certification - The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System ® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.

Salem Public Library - Because Libraries are Important!

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) - Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, and organic certification, and highlights of  local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities.

EDEN - The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) links Extension Service educators from across the U.S. and various disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters.  From food safety to field safety, from the physical to the psychological, and from governmental process to community development, EDEN has resources you can use.

American Red Cross

City of Salem Drinking Water Information - The Water Quality section of City of Salem Public Works is charged with ensuring that the highest quality water is being delivered to over 170,000 customers in the Salem area.  Constant monitoring at the City's treatment facility and daily routine testing of the water at various sites throughout the distribution system helps ensure that a clean and safe product is being delivered to customers and that all federal and state regulations are met.   

CSREES- PNW Regional Water Quality Program - The goal of this Project is to provide leadership for water resources research, education, and outreach to help communities, industry, and governments prevent and solve current and emerging water quality and quantity problems. To achieve this goal the Partners have developed a coordinated regional water quality effort based on promoting and strengthening individual state programs.

EPA - Sustainability Site - Sustainability is the ability to achieve economic prosperity while protecting the natural systems of the planet, and providing a higher quality of life for its people. Individuals, communities and institutions are developing and implementing sustainability practices with the help of dozens of EPA programs, partnerships and policy tools. This site provides links to many EPA programs and tools that contribute to sustainability.

EPA - EnviroMapper for Water - EnviroMapper for Water is a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) application that dynamically displays information about bodies of water in the United States. This interactive tool allows you to create customized maps that portray the nation's surface waters along with a collection of environmental data.

Invasive Weed - False Brome Working Group - The false-brome working group is dedicated to education and outreach, developing control measures, and identifying research needs for false-brome in North America . We are made up of representatives from various federal and state agencies, as well as private and non-profit groups. Our overall goal is the containment and eventual elimination of this pest plant.

USRM - Urban Sub-Watershed Restoration Manual - This series of 11 manuals was written by the Center for Watershed Protection to organize the enormous amount of information needed to restore small urban watersheds into a format that can easily be accessed by watershed groups, municipal staff, environmental consultants and other users.

Oregon Water Resources Division - By law, all surface and groundwater in Oregon belongs to the public. It is the job of the Water Resources Department to manage Oregon's public water to ensure a sufficient supply to sustain its growing economy, quality of life and natural heritage. That means preserving an equitable balance between public and private uses of water. The Department strives to protect existing uses of water while maintaining adequate levels in waterways to support fish, wildlife, water quality and recreation. The agency promotes water conservation and coordinates water planning activities with other agencies and citizen groups. The agency also manages information about groundwater, streamflows, water rights, and well-log files for public review.