Category: Council News

North Santiam Watershed Council Biennial Report (2013 through 2015)

Click link to download PDF: NSWC 2013-2015 Biennial Report Final

STOUT CREEK SNORKEL AND FISH TRAP SURVEY RESULTS

    Click HERE for printable flier.

STOP INVASIVE SPECIES!

          

A Real Partnership to Protect an Oregon Gem, the North Santiam River

Article written By Dan Heister, Emergency Response On-Scene Coordinator – EPA Region 10 The North Santiam River in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is not only beautiful to behold, but is a vital drinking water source to six Oregon cities, including Salem, the state capital. The water runs cold and clear and is home to healthy spring…
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Working Together to Improve Our Local Streams

    By Blaylock & McCoun According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, some of our local streams and rivers are impaired due to high temperature and/or erosion. High water temperatures can contribute to increased bacteria levels, algal blooms, and poor aquatic habitat. Trees and shrubs planted along the waterways provide shade, as well…
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Raleigh Hills Boy Scout Troop Helps Camp Taloali

    Thank you to BSA Troop 592 , out of Raleigh Hills, Oregon for coming out to assist Camp Taloali on Saturday, January 10th.  Camp Taloali is a leadership camp for the deaf, hard of hearing and CODA’s siblings. It is an amazing 111 acre camp located on the banks of the North Santiam…
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NSWC January 2015 Presentation

OPAL CREEK ANCIENT FOREST CENTER PRESENTATION Thursday, January 8, 2015 (7-8 pm) Stayton Community Center 400 West Virginia Ave. Stayton, OR 97383                 Join us Thursday, January 8th at 7pm to listen to Katie Ryan, Executive Director and Serena Becker, Program Director from the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center (OCAFC)…
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NSWC Update: Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program

The North Santiam Watershed Council is now enrolled in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Card Program  YOU CAN HELP THE NORTH SANTIAM WATERSHED COUNCIL EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD! Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them…
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Within Our Reach 2014

The Calapooia-Santiam Partnership table presentation at this years Within Our Reach conference in Corvallis. Excellent Conference!  Thank you to Meyer Memorial Trust, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) and to all the great presenters. You can find the December 11 & 12, 2014 event program HERE.

Update: 2014 Riparian Restoration Campaign

Congratulations to the following 2015-2016 North Santiam Canyon Calendar Drawing Winners! Josie Burri (Pennsylvania) -“Giving Tuesday” Calendar Winner Kate Sacamano (Portland, OR) – Calendar Winner David Myers (Spokane, WA) – Calendar Winner   Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the North Santiam Watershed Council’s 2014 Riparian Restoration Campaign. Special thank you to Michelle…
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