The Willamette River was recently graded a B- overall by the Willamette River Initiative’s first report card, with the middle and upper sections of the river scoring a grade of B. This is a result of many efforts up and down the river, but we are proud of our efforts at the North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) as…
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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: All the Volunteers who came out to help us cleanup the Detroit Lake Shoreline and the Breitenbush Riverside! Boy Scout Troop 50 – Stayton, Oregon Kevin Cameron, Marion County Commissioner and his wife Judith Cameron City of Salem staff volunteer – Chris Kowitz North Santiam Watershed Council Marion County Representative…
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Click link to download PDF: NSWC 2013-2015 Biennial Report Final
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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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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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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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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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