Streamside plan #1, Steep Slope - dry streambank
A design for gardens near streamsides with steeper banks and dryer soils.
Streamside plan #3, Gradual Slope - Wet
A design for gardens near streamsides with gradually sloped banks and wet soils.
Streamside plan #2, Average Slope - mixed wet/dry
A design for gardens near streamsides with average sloped banks and mixed wet and dry soils.
Candace Stoughton - Water Conservation
Candace Stoughton, Low Impact Development Specialist, gives a tour of the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District building and the many demonstration projects on the grounds that soak up stormwater
Tips and tricks to save water during a hot summer
Prolonged heat wave amps up need for water in the garden
PNW native plants for the streamside garden
Trees and shrubs for the water's edge or drier areas, groundcover, ferns, and other useful tips
Lawn Watering Guide for Eastern Oregon
During the summer, nearly half of all residential water in Oregon is used to irrigate landscape areas around homes. A significant reduction in water use can occur by using efficient water ways to maintain our lawns and gardens. The Lawn Watering Guide offers suggestions to gain efficiency while maintaining an attractive lawn
Landscape Sustainability Checkup
Is your yard ready to be an "Oregon Sustainable Landscape"?