West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

Take the Pledge to Go Lights Out with Portland Audubon! Click to take the pledge and discover best practices for at home. ow.ly/bgXb50Ht1B9

3-year update on the Sturgeon Lake Restoration Project: Success! Fish are beginning to return to the lake. Click for more about data collection, creek condition, and how we're counting fish. wmswcd.org/sturgeon-lake-…

Looking for 2 uniquely talented and experienced individuals: 1 Field Conservation Intern & 1 GIS & Field Conservation Intern for 2022 field season. Learn more about the positions and how to apply. Deadline to apply is 5:00pm PST Friday, January 28, 2022. wmswcd.org/2022-conservat…

We're hiring a Forest Conservationist! Looking for a silviculture & forest health expert with a passion for conservation. Full-time position with generous benefits and flexible schedule. Find information about the position and how to apply: wmswcd.org/forest-conserv…

Join Xerces Society to learn about Western Butterflies: History, Threats, and Possible Futures. November 11th, 10-11 AM PST. Click to register. ow.ly/VPmc50GJXPc

See Clean Water Service's Annual Report -- our partner on water quality, restoration projects, and conservation education. They helped provide *thousands* of free native plants to some of our restoration projects in the Tualatin Watershed! spark.adobe.com/page/apz3vBh4P…

Looking for a little nature-themed Halloween scary-fun? Take a wander into this online "choose your own adventure". You may not look at Tryon Creek State Natural Area the same afterwards. (Note for families: this might actually be PG-13.) ow.ly/hlmR50GxQaV

Our partners at Tryon Creek Watershed Council just released their annual report chock full of fantastic photos, stats, and stories. Take a look! tryoncreek.org/2020-2021/

What's one way to make insects and birds very happy, and your soil too? Bees, butterflies, and beetles make their winter homes under fall leaves. Leaves decompose and add nutrients back into your soil. Thanks to you and your neighbors when you #LeavetheLeaves!

It's fall cover crop time again! Learn the benefits for your farm or garden. Find how-to tips in a short video on our homepage. Link in bio. 🎥🌱🍂 instagram.com/p/CVBQJzEPIeq/…

News from West Multnomah: Join us on October 19! And view our 2020-2021 Annual Report - mailchi.mp/2205ad81855a/q…

ICYMI: Franklin’s bumblebee hasn’t been seen since 2006. Hear more from Rich Hatfield, a senior conservation biologist and bumblebee program lead with The Xerces Society. ow.ly/GUnL50GbuWk

Science in the Park tomorrow with Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Mad Science Portland SEPTEMBER 18TH, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Mill Park, 6201 SE Overland Street. Sign up at ow.ly/PZE350GbtSc

Curious about your soil structure? Dig a pit! ow.ly/L6dX50FQ11d

"In every discussion of forest restoration or climate adaptation, someone asks the question: What about the assisted migration of trees? Should we be doing it? What are the potential impacts?" Hear what Northwest Natural Resource Group has to say on this. ow.ly/M2ie50FQ0Ie

Have you called us yet about how to get funding for enhancing your oak habitat? Applications are due soon. wmswcd.org/would-you-like…

ICYMI: From Oregon through western Canada, western redcedar (Thuja plicata) has been dying in areas where it should be thriving, such as along streams and within closed canopies. Experts are asking for your help. ow.ly/CveB50FQ1Yb

8 tips for becoming more wildfire-wise this weekend - from our friends at Neighbors West-Northwest . nwnw.org/wildfire-wise/

At the time of this alert, the affected area of the river stretches from Sauvie Island to Ross Island. Levels tested last week are not harmful to humans, but are for dogs especially if they drink the water. ow.ly/tG1650FQ0II