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West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

  • Land // Water // Wildlife
      • Wildlife
      • Soil
      • Water
      • Invasive Species
      • Education
      • Native Plants
      • Habitat Restoration
      • Farm
      • Forest
      • Sturgeon Lake Restoration Project
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        • Community & Demonstration Gardens
        • Canopy Weed Program
        • Conservation Planning
        • Erosion Control
        • Forest Fire-Safe Program
        • Forest Health
        • Habitat Restoration
        • Healthy Streams
        • Horse & Livestock Management
        • Invasive Weed Removal
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        • Pasture Management
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      • Invasive lesser celandine
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      • Invasive shiny geranium
      • Invasive Scotch broom and look-alikes
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      • Invasive Himalayan (Armenian) blackberry
      • Invasive English holly
      • Invasive garlic mustard
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        Do you have native oak on your property?

        We have funding for oak habitat! And the deadline to apply has been extended. Contact us by April 10, 2019 to find out if you are eligible for funding. If you have native Oregon oaks […]

        Garlic mustard plant - green leaf plant with white flowers
        You can help eradicate Garlic mustard

        Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about the weeds that might be popping up in your yard this year. While some kinds of weeds might be an […]

        Audubon Native Plant Database

        We love Audubon’s Native Plant Database!  All you have to do is enter your zip code to find a list of the best plants for the birds in your area, as well as local resources […]

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      • Do you have native oak on your property?
      • Got turtles?
      • 2019 OSWB Grant Funding for Garlic Mustard Control
      • Farmers Team with Conservationists in Restoring Forest
      • Management Planning for Woodland Owners
      • Students Take Lead in Sustainable Farming
      • Biofuel from Grasses Cuts Carbon Emissions
      • Native Fish Decline in B.C. From Climate Change
      • Putting Carbon Back in Soil
      • Caring for Your Large Pond April 6 @ 8:30 am
      • Soil School 2019 April 13 @ 8:00 am
      • Budget Committee Meeting April 17 @ 6:00 pm
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      Fax: 503.326.3942
      Email: info@wmswcd.org
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      West Multnomah Soil & Water
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      2701 NW Vaughn Street Suite 450
      Portland, OR 97210

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From the blog

Do you have native oak on your property?

We have funding for oak habitat! And the deadline to apply has been extended. Contact us by April 10, 2019 to find out if you are eligible for funding. If you have native Oregon oaks […]

Turtles on log in water
Got turtles?

If you have turtles in your pond, wetland or other slow-moving water on your property, lucky you! Both species of Oregon’s native turtles are uncommon, and it’s hard for them to find suitable habitat. You’ll […]

green weeds on the side of the road
2019 OSWB Grant Funding for Garlic Mustard Control

We are pleased to share that our 2019 Portland Garlic Mustard Control – Oregon State Weed Board grant application was funded in full! This award will provide $34,368 in funding to the District and our partners […]

Garlic mustard plant - green leaf plant with white flowers
You can help eradicate Garlic mustard

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about the weeds that might be popping up in your yard this year. While some kinds of weeds might be an […]

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  • Farmers Team with Conservationists in Restoring Forest
  • Management Planning for Woodland Owners
  • Students Take Lead in Sustainable Farming
  • Biofuel from Grasses Cuts Carbon Emissions
  • Native Fish Decline in B.C. From Climate Change
  • Putting Carbon Back in Soil
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West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

2701 NW Vaughn St.
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Portland, OR 97210

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