Watersheds

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Stormwater Solutions for Green Infrastructure

This project provides education and technical assistance on green infrastructure (GI) practices that address these stormwater impacts.

Project

From Ridges to Rivers: Watershed Explorations

Guide for 4-H watershed project. Reprinted for use in Oregon from material developed by the San Luis Obispo County, California, 4-H Youth Development Program.

OSU Extension Catalog

Rain Gardens: Low-impact development fact sheet

A rain garden doesn't "grow" rain, but it does provide an attractive, effective way to manage runoff. Learn what it takes to make your own rain garden.

By Derek Godwin | OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

New analysis reveals challenges for drought management in Oregon’s Willamette River Basin

Jul 15, 2019

In Oregon’s Willamette River Basin, managing water scarcity would be more effective if conservation measures were introduced in advance and upstream from the locations where droughts are likely to cause shortages, according to a new study.

By Chris Branam | News Story

OSU Environmental Leadership for Youth (ELY) Short Film - 2018

This video is about the OSU Environmental Leadership for Youth (ELY) program that invites a diversity of students from 8th to 12th grades in the Willamette Valley to be inspired by natural areas, watershed science and community engagement.

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Network of Oregon Watershed Councils

The Network of Oregon Watershed Councils is a statewide non-profit organization that supports the work of Oregon’s community-based watershed councils. Located in the state capital of Salem in the northwest corner of the U.S., the Network serves some 90 councils across the state through training, conferences, and networking events, by providing a voice with agencies and funders, by tracking important issues, and by helping councils learn from each other to increase their efficiency and impact.

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Latest News

New analysis reveals challenges for drought management in Oregon’s Willamette River Basin

Jul 15, 2019

By Chris Branam | News Story

Economic analysis provides watershed moment for environmental groups

Oct 11, 2018

Economists have found that in the United States, watershed groups have had a positive impact on their local water quality.

By Chris Branam | News Story

NSF awards $1.8 million to OSU-Utah collaboration to estimate U.S. plant transpiration

Aug 29, 2018

With a $1.8 million from the National Science Foundation, scientists at Oregon State University and the University of Utah are teaming up to make initial estimates of U.S. plant transpiration.

By Chris Branam | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Sustainable Landscape Seminar - October

Eugene, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 - Thu, Oct 24, 2019 (All day)

October 23-24 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Certification Topics: Water Efficiently Mulch and Compost Gardening for Wildlife Stream Side Gardening Yard Pest Control Right Plant-Right Place Lawn Care Storm Water...

Tree School Clackamas 2020

Oregon City, OR

Sat, Mar 21, 2020 8:00 am - 5:15 pm

A full day of classes covering a wide range of topics important for NW forest owners, including forest health & maintenance, business management, wildlife & native plants, fire, non-timber forest ...

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Glenn Ahrens

Forestry

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Watershed Management

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