North Santiam Watershed Council                                                                                                          September 2010

eUpdate

In this issue

September 9 North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

Living on the Land Workshop

OWEB 11^th Biennial Conference – Nov 15-17, Pendleton

Upcoming Meetings and Events

September 9 North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

The next Council meeting is September 9 at 7 pm in the Stayton Community Center.  The speaker will be Dave Jepsen from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on the Draft Endangered Species Act Recovery Plan for Upper Willamette Salmon and Steelhead.  This plan has significant recommendations for the North Santiam River and its tributaries.  There will also be a comprehensive update on council projects and activities to kick off our new meeting season.

Living on the Land Workshop

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners.   There are four classes in the series and one field tour. Classes will be taught by agency and natural resource professionals and local landowners.  The field tour will include several stops to visit with landowners in the South Santiam River watershed area. Participants will learn about some of the management practices these neighbors are implementing on their land. Living on the Land is sponsored by OSU Extension Service Small Farms Program, and South Santiam, North Santiam, and Calapooia Watershed Councils.

Monday, September 20:  Managing Soil to Keep it Productive and Watershed Health. Identify resources on your farm. Learn how you can improve watershed health. Learn about soil types, erosion, sampling, soil fertility, and how to evaluate your soil quality. Bring a soil sample for in-class activity.

Wednesday, September 22:  Pasture and Grazing Management. Learn about rotational grazing, improving productivity, winter-time management, composting manure, and renovation.

Saturday, September 25:  Farm Tours in South Santiam Watershed area. See land management practices and restoration and enhancement projects on the ground.

Wednesday, September 29:   What to do About Weeds and Small Woodland Management. Bring weeds for identification.  Learn about invasive weeds, their biology, and control. Learn how local landowners are managing their small woodlands.

Wednesday, October 6:  Understanding Your Water: Wells and Septic Systems and Water Conservation & Next Steps. Bring well water for free nitrate screening. Learn about well and septic system maintenance and water conservation. We’ll brainstorm next steps and local organizations will share information about technical assistance and cost-share opportunities.

Class sessions will be held at the Lebanon Library at 55 Academy St. from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. The registration fee for the entire series is $20.00 per person or $30 per couple from the same farm.  Each participant will receive a class binder of educational materials and snacks will be provided during the evening sessions. The Saturday field tour has been tentatively scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Picnic lunch will be provided. Registration is required prior to the event, as there is limited space available.

Registration materials are available online at http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/LOL. For more information or to request a registration form contact Chrissy Lucas at the OSU Extension Small Farms Program, 541-766-3556 or Chrissy.Lucas@oregonstate.edu

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board 11^th Biennial Conference – Nov 15-17, Pendleton

Oregon’s lakes rivers and streams are the lifeblood of our environment. Across the state, Oregonians from all walks of life are helping to keep our watersheds healthy. There are many paths that could have brought us here. The small and large projects going on across the state add up. Together we are making a difference so that future generations can have clean water, healthy habitats and stronger communities. This conference is for all of the people who are doing their part to make this happen.  For more information or to register: http://healthywatersheds.org/conference/.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Sept 9  North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

7 PM      Stayton Community Center

Agenda includes presentation by Dave Jepsen from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on the Draft Endangered Species Act Recovery Plan for Upper Willamette Salmon and Steelhead.

Sept TBD  Operations Committee Meeting

8 AM     Neufeldt’s Restaurant, Aumsville

Contact Liz Redon for agenda at 503-930-8202 or liz_redon@msn.com.

Oct 14  North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

7 PM      Stayton Community Center

Agenda includes completing the Council’s self-evaluation/work plan and fiscal policy.

OCt 27  Operations Committee Meeting

8 AM     Neufeldt’s Restaurant, Aumsville

Contact Liz Redon for agenda at 503-930-8202 or liz_redon@msn.com.

Nov 11  North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

7 PM      Stayton Community Center

Agenda TBD

Dec 9  North Santiam Watershed Council Meeting

7 PM      Stayton Community Center

Agenda TBD

Contact Us

http://www.nsantiamwatershed.org/

council@nsantiamwatershed.org

311 N Third Ave, Stayton, OR 97383

503-930-8208