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Photos from the “Wet Your Whistle” Event

“Wet Your Whistle In the Watershed” North Santiam, South Santiam and Calapooia Watershed Annual Event Held at the Calapooia Brewing Company in Albany, Oregon  Photos from September 20, 2013 Event                                 

SOLVE North Santiam State Park Clean Up – September 28th

When Saturday, 09/28/2013 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Where North Santiam State Park 25862 Santiam Park Rd. Lyons, OR 97358 Directions North Santiam is located approx 26.5 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22. Turn right onto Santiam Park Rd and follow the road to North Santiam State Park (approx 1 mile). Traveling west, the park is…
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US Army Corp of Engineers Meeting Notice!

Notice Received September 16,  2013 from Scott Clemans, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: Here are the details of our two North Santiam fish project information sessions: The first session will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel & Convention Center, 3301 Market St. NE, Salem.  The second session…
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Reminder: CREP TOUR September 27, 2013

CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) RESTORATION TOUR SEPTEMBER 27, 2013  (9 – 1 pm) Want to learn more about cost effective ways to manage invasive species and erosion while improving riparian habitat and water quality? Join us for our CREP restoration tour! When: Friday, September 27th from 9:00am-1:00pm Where: Meet at Marion SWCD at 8:45am…
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Regional Landowner Partnership Coordinator Hired

Kelly Foley has recently joined the North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) as the new Regional Landowner Partnership Coordinator. Kelly Foley is an employee of Cascade Pacific RC&D, the council’s employer of record, and will be supervised by the NSWC. Kelly will be working in the North Santiam, South Santiam and Calapooia Watershed councils as a…
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Save The Date: Annual Regional Event

The North Santiam, South Santiam and Calapooia Watershed Councils would like to invite you to our annual celebration “Wet Your Whistle in the Watershed.” September 20th (New Time: 5 to 8pm) at the Calapooia Brewing Company. We hope to see you there.        

2011-2013 Biennial Report

The North Santiam Watershed Council Biennial Report  [button link=”https://northsantiam.org/wp-content/uploads/NSWC-2012-13-Biennial-Report-WEB-6-25-13.pdf” size=”large” style=”download” color=”red” window=”yes”]Biennial Report[/button] Download the North Santiam Watershed Council 2011-2013 Biennial Report

North Santiam Watershed Council Hires New Coordinator

Rebecca McCoun-Travers is the new North Santiam Watershed Council Coordinator. Rebecca grew up in Portland, Oregon and has been interested in watershed scale natural resource management since graduating from high school.  She has volunteered and worked on projects with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Yamhill Basin Council, Clackamas River Basin Council and was a representative…
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Marion County Rural Living Handbook

[threecol_one][/threecol_one] [threecol_two_last]The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District publishes the Rural Living Handbook  which is a nice resource for current or prospective landowners that addresses a variety of natural resource regulations with plenty of solid conservation ideas.  The handbook has sections on: Buying Property, Water, Property Management, Agriculture, Soil, Forestry, and Getting Involved. There’s plenty of…
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North Santiam Watershed Council bids farewell to Coordinator, Liz Redon

After 12 years of dedicated service, our council coordinator, Liz Redon, is leaving the North Santiam Watershed Council for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. We’re sure going to miss her. Join us in bidding LIZ a fond farewell… MONDAY April 22  5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.  Gilgamesh Brewery and Pub 2065 Madrona Ave SE Salem,…
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Paddlers Advised to Get 2013 Oregon Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permits

Oregon State Marine Board and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife remind operators of paddlecraft (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, sailboats, etc.) that it’s time to buy an aquatic invasive species prevention permit for 2013. Permits are required for paddlecraft and other non-motorized vessels 10 feet long and longer for both residents and nonresidents. Permits are transferable…
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Green Fire: Award Winning Movie at February Meeting

The North Santiam Watershed Council will be screening Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time A full-length documentary film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he has shaped and influenced the thinking of wildlife and land managers to this day. The award winning movie has inspired…
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