Posts by WMSWCD Admin
2026 Conservation Internships
Two positions: 1) Field Conservation Intern, and 2) GIS & Field Conservation Intern Location: 3236 S. Kelly Ave., Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97239Period of Employment: Seasonal position, approximately 6 months, April 6th – October 16th, 2026 Pay: $20.97/ hourWork hours: Part-time, alternating weekly schedule of two and three 8-hour days (40 hours every 2 weeks). Working hours 8:30am to 5:00pm…
Read MoreFall Successes and Spring Opportunities for Stormwater Stars (and You!)
This fall, Stormwater Stars hosted three hands-on workshops, and they were a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing volunteers and the incredible support from Eco City Landscaping. Thank you for helping us make a difference. Across three neighborhoods, we planted over 350 native plants in the Tryon and Fanno Creek Watershedswatershed…
Read MoreWinter is the time to address forest health
Winter may seem like a time when there’s not a lot going on in the forest, so you may be inclined to kick back by the fireside and watch the rain fall outside. However, wintertime is actually one of the best times to take actions for improving your forest’s health. The wet weather has many…
Read MoreJoin Us at Our 2025 Annual Meeting!
Join us for our 2025 Annual Meeting! Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Abbreviated Board Meeting & Doors open for seating – 4:30pmHosted dinner served: 5pmAnnual Celebration and Award Ceremony– 6pmCash Bar Available Location: The Old Spaghetti Factory, 715 S Bancroft St, Portland OR 97239. Ample, free parking is available Agenda: Present 2024-2025 Annual…
Read MoreFall 2025 e-Newsletter: Welcome our new District Manager! + fall workshops
A message from Terri Preeg Riggsby, Chair of the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors: Hello Friends of the District, The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors is very pleased to announce that Casey Jogerst has joined our team as our new District Manager. Casey joins our…
Read MoreSign Up for Fall Ash and Oak Folk Workshops
This fall, we’re looking for Ash and Oak Folk, a new type of community scientist, to learn to identify threatened oak and ash trees and make reports of healthy and sick ones to the proper scientific sources. If you’d love a mix of scavenger hunt, nature walk, and science project, this is the event for…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes as West Multnomah SWCD Interns
Hi there, we’re James Tracy and Pavlina Slezak, seasonal interns at West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. We’re writing this in August, midway through our season as interns. We have been enjoying dynamic schedules based on seasonal priorities, our personal interests, and current staff members projects. It has been exciting to experience firsthand how…
Read MoreWelcome to our new District Manager, Casey Jogerst
We are very pleased to share that Casey Jogerst has joined us as our new District Manager. Casey brings over 20 years of experience in environmental sciences with a focus on forestry. She holds a B.S. in Science from the University of Iowa and a M.S. in Forestry from Michigan Technological University, which she completed…
Read MoreWelcome Stormwater Stars & Rachel
We have good news; Stormwater Stars is here! Stormwater Stars is a program that was formerly run out of the Westside Resource Center. The District supported the program with grants, as did other community partners. Now, it’s moving house to become a program of West Multnomah SWCD. The core of the program hasn’t changed. It…
Read MoreSummer 2025 E-Newsletter: New workshops on tree health + more events!
Spring is in full swing here in Portland, and it’s the perfect time to reconnect with the land and community. As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, we’re excited to share opportunities to get involved in local conservation efforts—whether through upcoming events, new job openings, or stories on our blog. From ways you can…
Read MoreSign Up for Ash and Oak Folk Workshop Series!
This summer, we’re looking for Ash and Oak Folk, a new type of community scientist, to learn to identify threatened oak and ash trees and make reports of healthy and sick ones to the proper scientific sources. If you’d love a mix of scavenger hunt, nature walk, and science project, and PRIZES, this is the…
Read MoreGearing up for Garlic mustard
Conservation staff are already hard at work on this season’s invasive weed field work. Garlic mustard is at the top of our list again this year for special attention. Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an aggressive invasive species in the Pacific Northwest. Originally introduced in North America for culinary uses, it has escaped cultivation to…
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