Come get dirty while cleaning up the watershed!
Volunteers will help to remove invasive species and plant native trees while learning more about this great place we call the Clackamas watershed. For more info, please click on the date below. You can also check out this FAQ about what goes on at a work party!
Get your paddles ready for the 8th Annual Down the River Cleanup, taking place on September 12th! We're looking forward to removing trash from the Clackamas between Barton and Clackamette parks. For more information, please visit We Love Clean Rivers, Inc.
Did you know that each year volunteers pull out several tons of trash from our beloved Clackamas? Don't make a mess -- be part of the solution! Look for our reusable Stash the Trash bags at the Barton Store, Barton Park, Carver Park, and Riverside Park.
CRBC publishes a newsletter twice each year, and sends out e-mail bulletins each quarter. If you'd like to subscribe, please contact Becki Walker, Education & Outreach Coordinator. You can also visit our Newsletter Archive.
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As the end of summer quickly approaches, so does the amount of usable water available to us here in the Pacific Northwest. With the summer heat affecting the health of our lawns, it’s important to take into consideration best management strategies for lawn maintenance. Over watering our lawns is wasteful, and can promote disease in our lawns, as well as waste money in our pockets.
There are responsible ways in which to keep your lawn looking healthy, and keep the water usage to a minimum. Make sure sprinklers are only watering your lawn, and not the sidewalk, and sprinklers should spray low with larger drops, reducing evaporation and allowing for roots to soak in water. Keeping your grass long in the summer helps shade the soil, reducing evaporation. All you need is 1 inch of water per week to keep your grass looking good. Placing a tuna can, or measuring cup in your lawn while watering will help you keep track of your water usage. You want to water in the early morning, between 4 and 8 am. Soaking a few times is better then watering every day, because soaking allows the grass roots to grow deeper, making the plant more drought resistant. Keep in mind to only water as much as needed, and if you’re getting rain, make sure to count it in your inch per week watering schedule. One last thing to think about is the less lawn you have, the less you have to water, so reducing the size of your lawn may help you save time and money.
Large Woody Debris Placement in Clear Creek |
CRBC was recently featured in the Oregonian for our role in coordinating the placement of over 50 logs via helicopter in Clear Creek. You can read more about this project, which featured collaboration among landowners, the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, PGE, and Port Blakely Tree Farms here.
Planting trees near a stream is one of the best things you can do for the environment? Trees perform a dual function: their leaves help to keep water cold (and salmon alive!), while their roots help to clean runoff water before it enters the nearest stream. CRBC can help you take advantage of these benefits
We'll work with you to create a planting plan for your streamside property, then provide you with free trees for installation. You can't lose! For more information about our tree planting program, contact Becki Walker, Education and Outreach Coordinator.
Curious as to what we offer? Check out our free tree and shrub guide.
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