To keep waterways healthy and sewage free, boat holding-tank pumpouts, portable toilet dump stations and floating restrooms are available across Oregon’s popular boating and fishing areas.
Pest alert! The highly invasive Zebra mussel has made it into Oregon through moss balls, popular among aquarium hobbyists and commonly sold in pet stores. Invasive species experts say the moss balls should be destroyed.
Adriene Koett-Cronn, Samuel Chan |
Mar 2021 |
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Photo provided by Toni Pennington, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Portland State University (Cropped from original)
Algae blooms are common in farm ponds in the summer when nutrient-rich water meets sunshine and warm temperatures. The first line of defense against algae blooms is prevention. Here's how to halt them before they start.