Posts by WMSWCD Admin
WMSWCD Budget & Fiscal Manager Hiring Announcement-2022
Who We Are The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is a publicly funded local government (special district) conservation organization located in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to provide resources, information, and expertise to inspire people to actively improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health. We do this by…
Read More2022 Annual Meeting
(PHOTO BY PAT WELLE) Join us for our 2022 Annual Meeting! Date & Time: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 beginning at 6:00 pm Location: Lucky Lab, 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209 Agenda: Present annual report Present annual awards: Following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors will hold the November board meeting beginning at…
Read MoreLudwigia is on the loose!
If you’re boating around Portland’s rivers, you may see one of the Ludwigia aquatic plant species that live here. There is one native species (Ludwigia palustris) and two non-native species (Ludwigia peploides and Ludwigia hexapetala), also known as water primrose, all of which look fairly similar. Non-native Ludwigia species are on our “Early Detection and…
Read MoreForest Park neighbors join against ivy and wildfire risk
(Photo: Sarah Heinicke is leading the charge for her neighborhood to be more wildfire resilient.) The Springville area of Forest Park, in the Linnton neighborhood, is a small community of hilly streets tucked up against the eastern edge of Forest Park, across from the St. Johns Bridge. For several of the residents directly abutting the…
Read MoreOn the lookout for emerald ash borer in western Multnomah County
The emerald ash borer was found in Forest Grove (Washington County, Oregon) and state officials are asking the public to learn what it looks like and to report any sightings online at the Oregon Invasive Species Council hotline. This insect is now considered the most destructive forest pest in North America and will decimate native ash stands. …
Read MoreOur new Forest Conservationist
After a very competitive hiring process, Laura Taylor was selected as the District’s new Forest Conservationist, replacing Michael Ahr who now serves with Benton Soil and Water Conservation District in Corvallis. Taylor was formerly the District’s Conservationist & Education Coordinator and has been on staff since 2014. In her previous role, Taylor provided monitoring, project…
Read MoreHave you heard about Stormwater Stars?
Guest post by Stormwater Programs Specialist, Rachel Dvorsky Stormwater Stars are properties that have improved their landscaping to help manage rain in our city. By making improvements at many small sites we are creating a larger constellation of stars that together make a big impact. Do you have an area of your yard that is…
Read MoreWe’re looking for our new District Manager
District Manager – POSITION OPENING We are the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, a publicly funded special district conservation organization located in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to provide resources, information, and expertise to inspire people to actively improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health. We do this by…
Read MoreSo what is GIS, exactly?
By Shahbaz Khan, GIS & Field Conservation Intern In the past couple of years, you might have come across the term “GIS” and found it puzzling. Being told it stands for “Geographic Information Systems” doesn’t really help since it sounds like something straight out of science fiction. If you’re anything like me when I first…
Read MoreGiving back to the soil – cover crops are an easy start
Reciprocity is the exchange of things for the mutual benefit of those involved. When talking about a relationship with soil on a conventional working farm or forest, there is often a one way exchange – growing food or fiber then just walking away. Chemical additives can make up for the nutrients that are taken from…
Read MoreTending a relationship with the forest
Up in the Tualatin Mountains (also known as the West Hills) just north of Forest Park in Portland, Oregon lies a patchwork of forest, pastures, fields, and homes where the Skyline Neighborhood community resides. West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District has worked with many residents of this community to improve forest and stream health.…
Read MoreNotice of Election for District Directors – November 2022
On November 8, 2022, Multnomah County will hold a general election including several West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Director positions, each are 4 year terms: Zone 4, Zone 5, and At Large Position 2. Zone boundaries, eligibility requirements, and copies of the required elections forms may be obtained by sending a…
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