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Learn More About Our Slough - and Have FUN!!

2016-04-06T18:57:00.004-07:00

I have been to many slough activities over the years, and have enjoyed all of them.....

It's Paddling Season!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle
Thursday April 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Load up your canoe or kayak for a springtime paddle! In this guided trip we will go in search of bald eagles, otters, turtles, and osprey.
Suitable for adults and teens 12+
$5 suggested donation

You must bring your own canoe or kayak and life jacket to participate in this paddle trip. NO equipment is available to borrow from the Council.

Stewardship Saturday: Wilkes Creek Headwaters
Saturday April 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm

This year we will celebrate Earth Day by helping to restore this valuable headwaters habitat. Wilkes Creek runs directly into the Columbia Slough, so caring for the creek directly affects the health and water quality in the Slough. Join us!

Tadpole Tales Series
Monday May 2, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children aged 3-5 with their parents are invited to a short story and guided nature walk. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. Themes change weekly. Event runs rain or shine.

Cycle the Well Field
Saturday May 21, 8:45am - 1:30pm

Bring your bike and your friends for a tour of Portland’s Columbia South Shore Well Field! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council will lead this 16-mile trip on easy terrain. Learn about the safety, functionality and history of Portland’s underground drinking water system, which supplements the main supply from Bull Run. Helmets required; light refreshments provided; recommended for ages 12+.

Free - pre-registration required.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH CSWC

Bilingual Outreach and Events Intern (Paid)

Strengthen your connection to the community this Spring and Summer with an internship at the Columbia Slough! This position gives you the opportunity to work with various aspects of a successful non-profit organization while enjoying time outdoors in canoes and kayaks! Help us connect the community with the watershed through outreach events, paddling events and organization management.

Learning and Benefits: This position provides experience in event planning, multicultural communications, community outreach, and canoeing. The Intern will gain familiarity with the workings of a successful watershed council and small non-profit organization.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Karen Carrillo at karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org by 5:00PM on Monday, April 18, 2016.

For more details, see full position description.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

Do You Shop at New Seasons?
Now you can donate your 5 cent reusable bag refund to the Columbia Slough! We're so excited to have been chosen as a partner for the Bag It Forward program at the New Seaons University Park location. Click here to learn more.

Stories of our Watershed Film Event
Wednesday April 13, 7:30pm - 9:30am

The 11 films selected for this event represent a wide range of river systems from the Pacific Northwest to the Middle East. Selected films share stories from a variety of conservation organizations, tribes, watershed councils, agencies and filmmakers. Explore the selected films in the list below.
Event features include an opportunity to meet the film makers and organizations that developed the films, prize drawings, and much more!

Location: Hollywood Theater 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
Click here to see the films and learn more.

April Bird Walk at Nadaka
Friday April 8, 8:00am - 9:00am

Join Friends of Nadaka and the Audubon Society of Portland for our monthly guided Bird Walk at Nadaka Nature Park. This is a family-friendly event open to beginners and advance bird watchers. If you have your own binoculars, great! If not, we will have some for you to borrow. This is a great event to help you brush up on your birding basics and identification.

Location: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St. Portland OR 97230

More information: Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Interested? Email Monica McAllister at monica@friendsofnadaka.org

Newsletter!

2016-02-29T11:30:00.002-08:00

The inaugural issue of the newsletter is finally out.

If you have thoughts about any of the issues and possibilities that were raised post those below

If you haven't yet subscribed you can do that too right here: newsletter

Slough Events

2016-02-29T11:01:00.003-08:00

Learn about the Columbia Slough at Slough 101!
Saturday March 12, 9:00am - 12:45pm

Do you live, work or play near the Columbia Slough? This FREE hands-on workshop will explore the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its Watershed. You’ll learn about soil & sediment in relation to water quality, how the Slough has changed over time, and what that means for fish, wildlife, people and businesses. Open to everyone interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough Watershed, click here to learn more.

Explore Macroinvertebrates (water bugs) that live in the Slough.
Simulate and predict aquifer conditions with an interactive groundwater model.
Test water quality through dissolved oxygen, temperature, and PH levels.
Tour the water pollution control lab facility.

Questions? Contact Karen Carrillo at (503) 281-1132 or karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org

Learn How to Build Your Own Rain Garden at Rain Gardens 101!
Saturday March 26, 9:00am - 11:30am

Learn how to build your own rain garden! We’ll explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration, and how they add beautiful landscaping to your yard at the same time.

You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that guides you through all the steps in constructing your rain garden. The workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden.

Questions? Contact Karen Carrillo at (503) 281-1132 or karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org

Join our Paddle Team!
Help Lead Trips at our Twilight Paddles, Slough School Paddles, and our Summer Festivals.

Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We’re seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our paddling events. Orientation Part 1 will focus on the logistical aspects of this volunteer team. Orientation Part 2 on the following Saturday will include on-water skill building. Volunteers must attend each session, click here to learn more.

Orientation Part 1: Thursday April 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Orientation Part 2: Saturday April 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7040 NE 47th Ave.
Portland, OR 97218

Questions? Contact Hanna Davis at (503) 281-1132 or hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org

Now Hiring: Education Director
Closing Date: March 3rd

The Council is seeking applicants for our Education Director position. The Education Director’s primary duties are to provide leadership, planning, coordination, and guidance for the education program, including K-12-Slough School and adult and family education programs and activities. Click here for full position description.

Closing Date:
Application materials must be received by 4pm on March 3, 2016.

Questions?
Contact Executive Director at 503-281-1132 or jane.vandyke@@columbiaslough.org

Regional Trail Update

Chimney Park to St. John Prairie with Future Connection to Kelly Pt. Park.

Metro, in partnership with the City of Portland, will be designing and building a trail through Chimney Park in north Portland and a bike/pedestrian bridge over N. Columbia Blvd. to connect to the St. Johns Prairie (the former landfill). This trail will be part of the North Portland Greenway and 40-Mile Loop.
A future trail connection over the N. Slough to Kelley Pt. Park is in the early planning stages. This would include a new trail bridge over the N. Slough and restoration of the existing deteriorated trail to Kelley Pt. Park.
It is anticipated that the planning, engineering and design for the project will start this summer or early fall. Construction date will be determined by the future permitting and engineering work.

For more information or questions contact rod.wojtanik@oregonmetro.gov or
mel.huie@oregonmetro.gov

Click Here for a Full List of 2016 Columbia Slough Watershed Council Events

Time For A Newsletter?

2015-11-20T15:01:00.004-08:00

I have been toying with the idea of a newsy type of communication since I moved here, and it's time to start one and see how it goes.....

The newsletter is "unofficial" and not part of the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association.

There are infrequent general neighborhood meetings, and NextDoor Bridgeton, of late has been populated by posts from city agencies and threads that people in other neighborhoods tend to latch onto and they go way off topic and there's also a policy about advertising what one does.

I think that something that is neighborly, more frequent, and allowed us to say what we do might work.

At this point, since it's just the beginning, let's see how it goes and how it works.

I hope that neighbors from all parts of the area will join - that means Marine Drive, the apartments and condos at the I-5 end, and all of Roth Estates.

If you have any interest in being involved in this put your name on the list for the newsletter by filling out the form below.

If I've set it up correctly you will get a response with a survey link and you can offer your own opinion about what may be in the newsletter and how much you're willing to help.

Where it says for pay, that means what you do for pay

Time For Something New

2015-10-23T21:12:00.001-07:00

I have not been posting much about the neighborhood but instead posting information I get from elsewhere.

That is about to change.

Way back when I started the blog, I did have some historical content and much more specific information about the neighborhood. I got away from that because there was a website for the neighborhood and other postings and I thought this blog would be duplicative. It's not.

I will be posting more about all parts of the neighborhood. To do that I will need information from people at both ends of the road and levee and from people who live on Marine Drive.

I also plan to do a newsletter. That will happen later in the fall. Before that starts, I want information from you.

So - soon I am going to add a link to a questionnaire so that you can let me know what you want to see in that newsletter and also let me know if you might be interested in sending in information for it.

It's Levee Vegetation Clearing Time!

2015-08-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

Pen2 announced the clearing of vegetation on our levee between August 18 and August 28.

According to the flyer, "workers have been instructed to take special care near gangways to avoid damaging utility lines and not to cut established trees or shrubs in garden beds."

The work is being done by Mosaic Ecology LLC

News From The Drainage District

2015-07-31T14:59:00.000-07:00

Flood Safety Monthly, July 31, 2015

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Protecting lives, property and the environment through innovative, proactive, flood plain management
Peninsula Drainage District #1 | Peninsula Drainage District #2 | Multnomah County Drainage District #1 | Sandy Drainage Improvement Company

Upcoming Events

Columbia Slough Regatta
Aug 2, 9 am - 1 pm
MCDD
1880 NE Elrod Dr.
(more details below)

PEN 1 Board Meeting
Aug. 24, 9:00-10:00 am
MCDD Conference Room
1880 NE Elrod Dr.

4MAT Meeting
Sep 24 , 10:00 am-2:00 pm
MCDD Conference Room
1880 NE Elrod Dr.

Levee Ready Columbia*
Sep. 24?

*Formerly "Oregon Solutions Levee Improvement Program

4MAT Meeting
Oct. Time and Date TBD
MCDD Conference Room
1880 NE Elrod Dr.

Bookmark our eventscalendar here

Oregon Solutions becomes Levee Ready Columbia!

July was an important month for the levee program. As many readers may know, for the last two years MCDD has been working with community, environmental, business and government partners to ensure to that our levee system meets federal standards and provides flood protection for our community.
On July 17th partners formalized their commitment to this effort through the signing of a Declaration of Cooperation. The Declaration, though not legally binding, articulates the program's goals and principles, and documents how the partners will work together to ensure that our community continues to protect the important economic, social, and ecological benefits provided by our levee system. Multnomah County Commissioner Jules Baileycaptured the significance of the event in his remarks,

"We move today from exploration to analysis and action... critical for our community’s safety and resiliency, for our region’s business and economic health, and for our responsibility as stewards of these levees. Thanks to Oregon Solutions for developing this partnership, framing this table and fostering the goodwill and collaboration that is a hallmark of your organization... Signing on formally together today, solidifies that strength and makes sure we have a foundation for the future."
In addition to signing on to the Declaration of Cooperation, the partners adopted a new name for the program: Levee Ready Columbia: Flood Protection for the Portland Community. Look for more news and updates on Levee Ready Columbia this fall. Until then, you can always learn more athttp://orsolutions.org/osproject/leveeready, or by contacting Levee Ready Columbia program office (located at MCDD) at (503) 281-5675, or 1880 NE Elrod Dr. Portland, OR 97211.

Above: The Oregon Solutions Levee Ready Columbia partners gathered for the signing of the Declaration of Cooperation on July 17, 2015.

Columbia Slough Regatta on Sunday!

MCDD is proud to be hosting the Columbia Slough Regatta on Sunday Aug 2. In addition to providing access to the slough and free kayak or canoe rentals, this year's event will have a live band, food vendors, and tours of the levee and pump station. MCDD values its partnership with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and we are very happy to help introduce paddlers to the importance of conservation on the slough as well as the important public safety and flood protection work of the Districts.

For more information on the Regatta, visit:http://columbiaslough.org/

Recent Operations and Maintenance

Vanport Wetlands draw down
While MCDD's primary responsibility is drainage and flood protection we examine every opportunity to work with our partners and deliver on our mission to protect the environment too. One example of this is our partnership with the Port of Portland to manage water levels in the Vanport Wetlands. By carefully managing water levels in the wetlands, MCDD has helped create habitat used by over 100 species of birds, This time of year, MCDD is drawing down the water level in the wetlands by about 6 inches every two weeks. This will result in some mudflats by August, to support migratory shorebirds. For more information visit the Port of Portland.

Levee maintenance update
MCDD field crews continue to progress the through the annual schedule of levee maintenance. This includes mowing the grass on the levees and removing harmful vegetation. This time of year most of the maintenance in PEN 1 and PEN 2 is complete (save some areas that must be cleared manually). Mowing work will continue west to east through MCDD and into SDIC over the next month. As you can see in the picture below, MCDD also got a new sign to alert auto traffic and trail users to our maintenance work.

Tree and stump removal near the airport
If you've noticed a lot of trees down, stumps, or work crews along Marine Dr. just east of the Airport recently, you've seen MCDD at work. The trees in this area did not comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. MCDD worked with the Port of Portland to have them removed. To ensure that the Marine Dr. levee was unharmed, the stumps and roots had to be carefully removed so that decaying roots wouldn't damage the levee.

Above left: MCDD levee maintenance in progress, mowing along the Marine Dr. levee just west of I-205.
Above right: Tree stumps that were removed along the levee to comply with U.S. Corps of Engineers standards.

Emergency Preparedness

Throughout July, MCDD staff have been working hard to improve the flood emergency action plan for the Districts. Two major improvements were accomplished this month include:

Drafting levee patrol areas to guide inspections during a high water event

Clarifying triggers for action and how they coincide with the National Weather Service’s flood categories. (An example “trigger for action”: water elevation at Vancouver Gage reads X feet so Y response must be initiated.)

MCDD personnel will continue to work on the flood emergency action plan throughout the summer.
Though we are currently not experience flood conditions or high flood risk, we are experiencing extreme heat this summer. Access Multnomah County’s webpage, "Help for when it's hot" to learn about how to stay safe and cool in this weather. Cooling center hours and locations and more can be found on this site.
Stay Prepared – Stay Safe. As always, if you have questions about emergency preparedness at the Districts, please call us at 503-281-5675.

Noteworthy Links

Vanport the Musical on July 31st and August 1st.

Columbia river levees still inadequate for flood

Portland shuts of back up water supply (Columbia South Shore Well Field)

Riverfront greenway as flood control in Cedar Rapids

El Niño update

Protect Portland's Trees

2015-07-29T13:47:00.004-07:00

We lost our trees and are paying for it with no shade and hotter homes during these heat waves - please help the rest of Portland save theirs.......

Portland’s oldest trees need protection.

On August 4th, The Urban Forestry Commission will be taking public comments about how the city’s tree code allows for the removal of large, healthy trees in Portland.

If you are unable to attend this urban foresting meeting, please email city officials (addresses below). Trees are something we're all passionate about, but comments should be respectful, thoughtful and we ask that you identify yourselves as Friends of Trees supporters.

Friends of Trees is joinging with our allies at The Audubon Society of Portland in urging the Commission and the City Council to strengthen the existing tree code in these areas -

Tree replacement should fully compensate of loss environmental values: The City can help discourage removal of large healthy trees by requiring that their full environmental function and value be replace.

Increase tree replanting requirements: Increase the number of trees required to be planted when trees are cut.

City agencies should meet a higher standard: The City of Portland should lead by example. City-owned trees or street trees removed for public improvement projects should meet a higher standard of tree replacement and planting.

New solutions for Street Trees. We need “street improvements” that don’t put health trees in the cross-hairs.

Increase regulations and incentives to preserve large healthy trees. Establish new standards and permit approval criteria to preserve very large healthy trees. Waive lot line set backs and/or parking requirements to preserve trees.

For more information and for details on the Urban Forestry Commission hearing please visit the Audubon Society of Portland's website.

Email -

Mieke Keenan at mieke.keenan@portlandoregon.gov

Commissioner Dan Saltzman, Dan@portlandoregon.gov

Commissioner Amanda Fritz, Amanda@portlandoregon.gov

503-282-8846
www.friendsoftrees.org

Bridgeton Street Sale....save the date

2015-07-17T17:58:00.001-07:00

Not all of us on Bridgeton have garages, so it's hard to call it a garage sale.

Instead we all gather up and down the street and sell each other all our "what we don't wants."

If you're on Bridgeton set up your sale and visit your neighbors to buy their stuff.

If you're not on Bridgeton, come and see our neighborhood and buy stuff...

Sun, Jul 26, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer On The Slough

2015-07-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

Take a look at our summer events and join us! All events are free and open to the public (registration required in most cases). See you this summer!

EVENTS FOR ALL (FAMILY FRIENDLY)

Columbia Slough Regatta
Sunday August 2nd, 9am-1pm
Multnomah County Drainage District
1880 NE Elrod Dr, Portland, OR 97211

The Columbia Slough Regatta is a kayak and canoe event for the whole family!
We have a few spots left; register today!

The Columbia Slough Regatta is great for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Despite the name, the Columbia Slough Regatta is not actually a race, more of a leisurely wildlife-watching group paddle.

We provide the boats or you are welcome to bring your own.

A donation of $8.00/person or $25/family is requested. Pre-registration required.Online or (503) 281-1132

Volunteers Needed for Regatta!Join in the fun as a volunteer at our largest paddling event of the year!

Volunteer Shift Times:

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Set-up)
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Event) - Priority shift
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Clean up)

Volunteer Positions
Volunteers run our registration table, our parking area, provide safety talks for our new paddlers, act as safety boats, fit lifejackets and move equipment. Positions available for various experience levels. Paddling opportunities available for volunteers as well!

Interested?
Learn more and sign up to volunteer online. For more information, contact our volunteer coordinator atHanna.Davis@columbiaslough.org or call (503) 281-1132.

Summer Tadpole Tales
Last Wednesday of the Month
10:00am - 11:00am June-August

Summer tadpole tales will be held on the last Wednesday of each month during the summer months at Nadaka Nature Park.

Children aged 3-5 with their parents are invited to a short story and guided nature walk. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers! $3 admission/donation per child, no charge for adults.

Learn More and Register Here

Bat Night
Friday, August 28, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Whitaker Ponds has a high diversity of bat species who wait to hunt until after the sun goes down. This trip is suitable for families with children aged 5+; pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 people. Suggested donation of $5/person.

Space is limited, so register today!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS & OLDER YOUTH

Subs on the Slough
Friday Aug 14th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free lunchtime tour. Learn about protecting Portland’s underground drinking water source in the Columbia Slough Watershed, and view the solar array that helps off-set the Portland Water Bureau’s energy needs. Lunch is provided at picnic tables along the scenic Columbia Slough trail. Advanced registration required; suitable for adults and children 10 & up.

Learn more and register here

Ladies Lunchtime Paddle
Thursday Aug 20th, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Bring your lunch and join us for a ladies lunchtime paddle! Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours (spots limited). We’ll be putting into the upper Columbia Slough; with views of Mt. Hood, this is one of the most scenic sections of the slough! Enjoy this adventure with other outdoor women (adults only). We’ll take a break along the way for lunch. Registration required for this event.

Learn more and register here

We have a variety of other activities for all ages happening this Spring.
Check our calendar for a full list of Summer events.

Know Your Slough - And Have Fun

2015-06-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Take a look at our summer events and join us! All events are free and open to the public (registration required in most cases). See you this summer!

EVENTS FOR ALL (FAMILY FRIENDLY)

Explorando el Columbia Slough

Saturday, June 13th, 1pm - 5pm
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Celebrate nature in the city and the Columbia Slough at Explorando!

This free bilingual family festival offers activities in Spanish and English for all ages, including guided canoe trips, live music, dancing, rock climbing, face painting, storytelling and much more!

The first 300 visitors receive a free Explorando t-shirt. No registration required.

Join the event on Facebook or learn more here.

Learn More and Register Here

Columbia Slough Regatta
Sunday August 2nd, 9am-1pm
Multnomah County Drainage District
1880 NE Elrod Dr, Portland, OR 97211

The Columbia Slough Regatta is a kayak and canoe event for the whole family!
Join our on-the-water festival and celebrate the Columbia Slough.

The Columbia Slough Regatta is great for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Despite the name, the Columbia Slough Regatta is not actually a race, more of a leisurely wildlife-watching group paddle.

We provide the boats or you are welcome to bring your own.

A donation of $8.00/person or $25/family is requested. Pre-registration required.Online or (503) 281-1132

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS & OLDER YOUTH

Bring Your Own Boat
Tuesday June 23rd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Load up your canoe or kayak for a summertime paddle!

Paddler and naturalist staff will lead this group trip in search of birds, otters, turtles, and osprey. $5 suggested donation, suitable for adults and teens.

Pre-registration requested. You must bring your own canoe or kayak and life jacket to participate in this paddle trip. NO equipment is available to borrow from the Council.

Register Here

Moonlight Paddle
Friday July 10th, 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Under the cover of darkness, hunt for beavers, owls, and other nighttime creatures. The full moon (and Council staff) will lead the way through the braided network of Slough channels. Bring your own boat, or sign up to reserve one of our canoes or kayaks for your party. Suitable for adults and teens aged 14+ . This is a guided group paddle.

Boats are limited.
Learn more and register here

Great Slough Clean Up
Saturday July 18th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Join the Council for our seventh annual trash-hauling extravaganza! Help out in our bimaran canoes, bring your own boat, or sort trash on land.

Prizes for the best finds and most enthusiastic volunteers! Boats, gloves, refreshments, and Slough mud provided. For this event we welcome volunteers age 14 and up.
With your help, the Slough gets cleaner ever year!

Space is limited, so register today!

We have a variety of other activities for all ages happening this Spring.
Check our calendar for a full list of Summer events.

SHOULD YOU HAVE FLOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOME?

2015-05-11T15:13:00.001-07:00

BROWN BAG LUNCH

SHOULD YOU HAVE FLOOD INSURANCE
FOR YOUR HOME?

REPRESENTATIVES FROM
FEMA REGION 10 & THE
OREGON INSURANCE COMMISSION

CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.

PORTLAND BUILDING

FIR CREEK ROOM, 3^RD FLOOR

SPONSORED BY
THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU’S
SAFETY COMMITTEE

Nextdoor Bridgeton [and more]

2015-05-08T18:48:00.000-07:00

If you live in the Bridgeton area, please join: Nextdoor Bridgeton

It's an easy way to connect with neighbors, report crime, sell stuff, make announcements, post events, etc.

If you live elsewhere and there in no nextdoor for your neighborhood - start one for your area

Click on the blue links to go to the nextdoor site.

Spring Slough Activites

2015-05-08T18:39:00.002-07:00

CULLY CRITTER CRUISE
May 16, 9:30-11:00AM

Explore, learn and have fun with your neighbors! Led by local experts, residents of all ages will travel the neighborhood and learn to identify and record the plants and animals along the way. This event will be the first ever community-led nature and wildlife inventory of the Cully Neighborhood. Don't miss out!

No experience necessary. The first 100 people to sign up will get a free T-shirt.
Click here to register.

The Cully Critter Cruise concludes with the Grand Opening celebration at Khunamokwst Park (11AM-3PM).

Location: Khunamokwst Park, 52nd and Alberta St., Portland, OR 97218

Volunteer guides/naturalists needed: Do you have naturalist experience or like working with youth and leading groups? We'd love to have you join our team as a volunteer leader.Sign up here.

Evening Canoe the Slough
Thursday May 21st
Bring the whole family for a safe and fun canoe trip on the Columbia Slough.We'll provide the guide, vessel, paddle and life jacket, you provide the muscle.

Choose one of four trips leaving at 5:00, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00PM.

Registration required. Click here.
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Tadpole Tales
Wednesday Mornings
You and your children are invited to join us for a short story and a guided nature walk. Different activities happening each week.

This Spring program runs each Wednesday from 10:00-11:00AM.

Suitable for children ages 3-5.
Click here to register.
April Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

We have a variety of other activities for all ages happening this Spring.
Check our calendar for a full list of Spring events.

Slough News And Activites

2015-03-12T17:46:00.001-07:00

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

March, 2015

Check out news from the Council below including information on our new North Portland Outreach Specialist position, event highlights, volunteer opportunities and our updated Spring Calendar. Enjoy!

Stewardship Saturdays - March 14th and March 21st

This Saturday, March 14th (Volunteers needed!)

9:00am - 12:00pm

15401 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97230

Register today!

Saturday, March 21st

9:00am - 12:00pm

Peninsula Crossing Trail @

N. Princeton St. and N. Carey Blvd.

Register today!

Stewardship Saturdays are community volunteer work parties. Activities range from native plant planting to invasive species removal, trail maintenance, litter cleanup and more. Get your hands dirty and help make the watershed more livable for plants and people!

Tools, training, gloves and snacks provided.

Questions?

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Hanna Davis at hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org or call (503) 281-1132.

Slough 101 this Saturday!

Come learn from over eight local experts about the past and present happenings in the watershed. This FREE workshop

covers the history, water, wildlife, recreation options and current issues of the Columbia Slough Watershed. Presenters will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a pump station and macroinvertebrate discovery. Pre-registration is required for this free workshop, and light refreshments will be provided.

Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up.

Time: 9am - 12: 45pm

Location:
Multnomah County Drainage District
1880 NE Elrod Dr
Portland, OR 97211

FREE; Registration Required
http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/event/149/ or 503 281-1132

Brunch with the Birds

This is a great introduction for beginning or intermediate bird watchers. We’ll walk the trails at Whitaker Ponds birding then enjoy a delicious lunch from the Council. Space is limited to 20 people; suitable for adults and children 12 & up. Advance registration required. $5 suggested donation.

Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Location:
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218

Suggested $5 donation; Registration Required
http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/events/event/149/ or 503 281-1132

We're Hiring: North Portland Outreach Specialist

(Temporary: May 2015 - August 2016 & Part-time: 14 hr/week)

The North Portland Outreach Specialist (NPO Specialist) will primarily act as an outreach agent with the North Portland community. The NPO Specialist will work with the Council’s education, outreach, and stewardship directors. Tasks include: research and outreach to existing community groups within North Portland, working in partnership with these groups to determine contacts, interests, and concerns, conducting key stakeholder interviews, holding focus groups, and populating a new database with names and contacts of community leaders, teachers, agency employees, and potential volunteers. Closes April 3, 2015 at 4 pm. See more information in our Employment section of our website.

Tadpole Tales for Kids 3-5

Wednesdays

April - May

10-11 am

Don't miss this nature discovery program for little explorers ages 3-5. Themes change each week and locations change each month. Suggested donation/child is $3; adults free.

April Location: Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218

May Location: Nadaka Nature Park 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97030

Learn more and register here.

Volunteer Training Opportunities

Paddle Team now recruiting!

Each year the Columbia Slough Watershed Council hosts dozens of educational paddling events that expose adults and children to the wonders of the Columbia Slough. We're seeking novice to advanced paddlers who would like to volunteer to assist with our Twilight Paddles, Slough School kids’ paddles and our summer festivals.

Orientation

Saturday, April 11th, 9am - 12pm

AND Thursday, April 16th, 4pm - 6pm

Want to learn more?

For details and application information, view the

full position description.

Like festivals, people and the Slough?

Consider joining our Volunteer Outreach Team!

Outreach volunteers represent the Columbia Slough Watershed Council at farmers markets, paddling festivals, street fairs and outdoor festivals all around North and North East Portland. Volunteers engage event-goers in conversation, field questions about the organization and its events and provide general enthusiasm around allthings Slough-related!

Orientation

Thursday, April 2nd

5pm - 8pm

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

7040 NE 47th Ave.

Portland, OR 97218

Interested?

Details and application information available on the

full position description.

Spring Events Calendar

March

  Slough 101 March 14th, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM
    Stewardship Saturday March 14th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Stewardship Saturday March 21st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

April

Brunch With the Birds April 9th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Stewardship Saturday April 18th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle April 29th, 5:30-7:30 PM

May
Watershed Walk May 7th, 8:30 -10 AM (NEW)

Stewardship Saturday May 9th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cully Critter Cruise Saturday May 16th, 9:30-11:00 AM (NEW)

Evening Canoe the Slough May 21st, 6:00-8:30 PM
Slough Tour: Vanport May 29th, 4:00-6:00 PM

    Cycle the Well Field May 30th, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM

June    Explorando el Columbia Slough June 13th, 1:00-5:00 PM
    Bring Your Own Boat Paddle June 23rd, 5:30-7:30 PM

Join us for a Council meeting! Meetings are open to the public and generally occur monthly on the last Monday of the month. More info here:http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/about_the_council/council_meetings/

Native Plant Sale March 28

Friends of Baltimore Woods Native Plant Sale, in St Johns Plaza 10 am - 3 pm, hundreds of native plants at reasonable prices. Click here to see a list of plants.

Contact Us

Visit our Website
or call us at 503.281.1132

7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218

Next Neighborhood Meeting - November 18th

2014-10-26T13:26:00.000-07:00

Save the Date
BNA Meeting

Tuesday, November 18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Portland Yacht Club
1241 NE Marine Drive

Slough Activites: Learn About Our River and Slough

2014-08-12T11:37:00.002-07:00

Three great ways to get involved!

Volunteer registration for Aquifer Adventure is now open!

Saturday, September 13th

Portland Water Bureau Launch

16650 NE Airport Way

Portland, OR 97230

Ahoy thar, matey! It’s time to celebrate at Aquifer Adventure! Join our volunteer crew for a swashbuckling adventure on the high sloughs, as the Portland Water Bureau and Columbia Slough Watershed Council team up to present a FREE, family-friendly event full of educational games and pirate booty. We’ve had over 800 pirates-in-training attend in past years – and we really need your help to make this a huge success. This is a great opportunity for groups and individuals ages 16 and up.

Event open to the public 12-4pm

Shift 1: 8 AM -11:00 AM (Set Up)

Shift 2: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Event Shift)

Shift 3: 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Event Shift)

Shift 4: 5:00 - 6:30 PM

(Clean up at Columbia Slough Watershed Council's office - 7040 NE 47th Ave.)

Registration required

Learn more and sign up today!

Questions?

Contact Hanna Davis at

(503) 281 - 1132

hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org

Now Recruiting...

Slough School Volunteers - Fall Season

If you enjoy time in the outdoors and working with children, this is a great opportunity for you! Lead nature walks, enjoy Slough wildlife with curious, energetic students and build your outdoor leadership skills. With the support of experienced outdoor educators, you'll help bring outdoor, experiential education to students within the beautiful Columbia Slough Watershed. Get the full volunteer position description and application instructions here.

Office Volunteers - Fall Season

Are you efficient, organized and detail-oriented? Do you enjoy color-coding? Are you a wiz with Excel? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, consider joining the Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s team of volunteer office assistants. Help us serve our community and pursue our mission to foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed. Learn more about the position here.

Questions?

Contact Hanna Davis at

(503) 281 - 1132

hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org

Now Hiring: Fall Education Intern

Looking to improve your outdoor leadership skills? Hone your teaching style? Consider applying to become our Slough School Education Intern this Fall!

The Slough School Education Intern will prepare and deliver field-based educational and stewardship programs and classroom-based educational presentations to K-12 students attending schools within the Columbia Slough Watershed. She/He will also collaborate on weekend community stewardship events and assist with general council activities. View the full position description here.

For more information:

Contact Jane VanDyke at jane.vandyke@columbiaslough.org or call (503) 281-1132.

Volunteer Paddle & Potluck

Tuesday, September 23rd

4:00 - 6:00pm, open paddling - RSVP required

6:00 - 7:00pm, group potluck

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

Have you volunteered with the Council in the last year? Join us for our fall volunteer appreciation event, the Paddle & Potluck. Learn more and RSVP to the event by visiting our website.

Hope to see you soon,

Hanna Davis

Volunteer Coordinator

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Learn About Our Slough

2014-07-29T09:30:00.002-07:00

I have been on or to many of these activities and they are not only educational; they are fun!!

Upcoming Slough Activities

Join us for these upcoming events! For a full calendar of events, click here. For information on any of the events listed below, contact our staff at: info@columbiaslough.org or (503) 281-1132.

Columbia Slough Regatta 2014

Sunday August 03, 9:00am

Join hundreds for a fun paddle along the slough! We provide the boats (or you bring your own) and you get to explore by boat.

More Information

Subs on the Slough

Friday August 15, 11:30am

A free lunchtime tour all about groundwater! Lunch is provided at picnic tables along the scenic Columbia Slough trail. Advanced registration required; suitable for adults and children 10 & up.

More Information

Ladies Lunchtime Paddle

Tuesday August 19, 10:00am

This event is now FULL unless you have your own boat. You may register for our wait-list and we will contact you if spots open up.

More Information

Bat Night

Friday August 29, 7:30pm

Bring the family and join us for a bat talk and nighttime walk.

More Information

Aquifer Adventure

Saturday September 13, 12:00pm

Big and little pirates alike are welcome to join us for a family festival all about groundwater!

More Information

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle

Thursday September 18, 5:30pm

Bring your own boat for a group paddle!

More Information

Brew on the Slough

Monday October 13, 6:00pm

Join the Council for drinks and appetizers!

More Information

Owl Prowl

Friday October 24, 7:00pm

Bring your family on a nighttime hike!

More Information

Tadpole Tales (Weekly Event)

Thursday March 05, 10:00am

Children aged 3-5 with their parents are invited to join us on Wednesdays this spring for Tadpole Tales, our nature adventure program. Come just once or every week! (March - May)

More Information

JUNE 18th - SAVE THE DATE

2014-06-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

June Meeting to Elect Board Members

Wednesday, June 18

7:00 PM

NEW LOCATION: 517 NE Roth | Suite G | Roth Estates

Keep Bridgeton Thriving & Unique | Help Elect the Board

Help elect the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association board and keep Bridgeton a thriving and unique neighborhood. The BNA is a community organization working on the issues and needs of our neighborhood: the environment, land use, safety and community.

Vote for a Board That Cares

We’ll have a slate of current and new nominations for board members who want to serve.

Add Your Voice – Get Involved

Being a board member doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. Contribute your energies on projects that match your skills and interests and help make the decisions that make Portland's smallest neighborhood the city's best kept secret.

We're looking new board members who want to make a difference and build Bridgeton's capacity to take action to move forward our priorities.

Write-ins and floor nominations will be welcomed at the meeting.

We’ll have a list of the key issues impacting our neighborhood at the meeting.

North Portland Sunday Parkways

2014-06-03T20:07:00.001-07:00

Get your bikes ready!!

June 22, 2014 ~ 11am-4pm (9.5 miles)

Cruise along the scenic Willamette Boulevard, and then glide towards Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Columbia Annex and McCoy Parks to enjoy an array of activities, food, music, vendors and fun.

Join in at any point along the route and enjoy the day!

STREET SALE!!

2014-05-27T16:09:00.001-07:00

This Saturday, May 31st, is the 1st of what will be an annual STREET SALE!!

From 9AM to 3PM, many on Bridgeton Road will be selling "stuff."

Think of it as a yard sale in an area where few of us have yards :)

Bridgeton Road is just north of, and parallel to, Marine Drive.....

Come see what goodies you can find....

Trash Be Gone!!

2014-05-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

Don't forget! Clean out your own space this week and get that stuff ready to be carried to the dumpster this coming Saturday, May 10th from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Then after you do that, help someone else or help clean our street of weeds, trash, etc.

May 10th is the day to beautify our neighborhood!!

Clean Up Time Is Coming !!

2014-04-01T17:30:00.000-07:00

Bridgeton Neighborhood
Spring Clean Up
Saturday, May 10
9am to 3pm

Pitch in and help clean up to keep our beautiful neighborhood beautiful. Work parties will clean the triangle & the Bridgeton Slough at Gantenbein Ave and Marine Drive and along Bridgeton Road and Marine Drive.

There will be three drop boxes.
One at either end of the neighborhood and one for the cleanup of the corner of Bridgeton and Gantenbein.

This year we are strongly encouraging recycling materials.
We will have a special location for recyclable metals, electronics & appliances.

Three secure shred boxes will be at Channel’s Edge for your convenience.
( A $ donation for the document shredder is strongly encouraged to help defray costs).

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Email Matt Whitney or give him a call: 503.285.3296

Sponsored by
Bridgeton Neighborhood Association &North Portland Neighborhood Services

The BNA Wants YOU! Get Involved. Join the BNA Board and Keep Bridgeton a Thriving & Unique Neighborhood
The Bridgeton Neighborhood Association is vital to addressing the issues affecting the livability and quality of life in our unique neighborhood. The BNA is a community organization working on the issues and needs of our neighborhood: the environment, land use, safety and security. We're looking new board members who want to make a difference and build Bridgeton's capacity to take action to move forward our priorities.

Being a board member doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. Contribute your energies on projects that match your skills and interests and help make the decisions that make Portland's smallest neighborhood the city's best kept secret.

If you want to add your voice, contact Leslie Sawyer

Leslie Sawyer
parafriend@comcast.net
Chair, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

Education Plus Fun In Our Watershed

2014-03-12T13:37:00.002-07:00

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

March 12, 2014

Slough 101: March 15th - Get to know your watershed!

We have just a few spots left! Come learn from over eight local experts and see the watershed as it was and is today. This FREE workshop covers the history, water, wildlife, and current issues of the Columbia Slough Watershed. Presenters will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a pump station and macroinvertebrate discovery. Pre-registration is required for this free workshop, and light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up.

Time: 9am - 12: 45pm

Location:
Multnomah County Drainage District
1880 NE Elrod Dr
Portland, OR 97211

Sponsored by City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and the Portland Water Bureau.

FREE; Registration Required

Tadpole Tales (Ages 3-5)

Wednesdays March- May 10-11am.

Don't miss this nature discovery program for little explorers ages 3-5. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. Themes change each week and locations vary each month. Suggested donation/child is $3; adults free.

Locations:
March: Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218
April: Columbia Children’s Arboretum: 10040 NE 6th Dr. Portland, OR
May: Columbia Slough Water Quality Facility: 19619 NE Sandy Blvd

Learn more and sign up here.

Slough Tour: Water Flow

Tuesday, March 18th 4-5 PM.
Learn about the history of water control in the Portland area and get an up-close look at the people, machines, and structures that keep parts of NE Portland and Gresham from flooding. Co-hosted by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Multnomah County Drainage Districts, this tour led by a District Engineer highlights the water flow of the Columbia Slough waterway and the levees and pumps that maintain water levels.

Free, pre-registration requested, suitable for ages 10 and up. Please dress for the weather.

Register here

It's Planting Time - We Need YOU!

The ground is soft and the time is right! The Council is busy taking advantage of planting season and we need your help. Volunteers are needed at a number of upcoming restoration events. If you have a group of people you'd like to organize - please contact Hanna Davis at: hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org

We'll be at three locations in March and April. Come play in the mud and help us plant natives in the watershed!

Planting at Peninsula Crossing Trail in N. Portland Mar. 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Upcoming Events Calendar:

March

    Slough 101 March 15th, 9:00 AM-12:45 PM
    Slough Tour: Waterflow March 18th, 4:00-5:00 PM
    Stewardship Saturday (Planting) March 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

April

    Site Planning Workshop April 6th, 1:00-5:00 PM
    Brunch With the Birds April 11th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
    Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Bring Your Own Boat Paddle April 30th, 5:30-7:30 PM

May

    Rain Gardens Workshop May 4th, 1:00-5:00 PM
    Slough Tour: Bird Walk May 6th, 8:00-10:00 AM
    Cycle the Well Field May 31st, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM (SAVE THE DATE)

June

    Explorando el Columbia Slough June 14th, 1:00-5:00 PM
    Bring Your Own Boat Paddle June 24th, 5:30-7:30 PM

Get Involved!

Paddle Team

It's getting warmer and we'll be out on the water with many paddling events soon! Join the team and help guide our kayak and canoe trips.

Paddle Team Training: Wed, April 23rd 3-6 PM (Not free but interested? Contact us and we'll arrange another training option.)

Interested? Reply to this email and let us know.

Like (or Love) the Slough!

Stay in touch - check us out on Facebook and "like" the Council.

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For more information:

Visit our Website
or call us at 503.281.1132

7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218

Herbicide Application

2013-10-11T16:32:00.003-07:00

Herbicide was to be sprayed in September, then it changed to this week, and now it is changed to next week.

At this point, all I can suggest is to watch for the little flags the Drainage District is "supposed" to put out 48 hours ahead of the spraying - OR - better suggestion is to keep an eye and ear on the levee and you can hear or see them coming near you.

I, for one, do not trust that this stuff is harmless to animals and will keep my cats in while it is being sprayed and for 2 days following.

And I will not walk my puppy in any areas that have been sprayed.

I believe in preventive maneuvers when it comes to my pets.

ibridgeton

Learn More About Our Slough - and Have FUN!!

I have been to many slough activities over the years, and have enjoyed all of them.....

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Time For Something New

That is about to change.

It's Levee Vegetation Clearing Time!

News From The Drainage District

Oregon Solutions becomes Levee Ready Columbia!

Recent Operations and Maintenance

Emergency Preparedness

Vanport the Musical on July 31st and August 1st.

Columbia river levees still inadequate for flood

Portland shuts of back up water supply (Columbia South Shore Well Field)

Riverfront greenway as flood control in Cedar Rapids

El Niño update

Protect Portland's Trees

We lost our trees and are paying for it with no shade and hotter homes during these heat waves - please help the rest of Portland save theirs.......

Portland’s oldest trees need protection.

Bridgeton Street Sale....save the date

Summer On The Slough

Know Your Slough - And Have Fun

SHOULD YOU HAVE FLOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOME?

Nextdoor Bridgeton [and more]

Spring Slough Activites

Slough News And Activites

Stewardship Saturdays - March 14th and March 21st

Slough 101 this Saturday!

Brunch with the Birds

We're Hiring: North Portland Outreach Specialist

Tadpole Tales for Kids 3-5

Volunteer Training Opportunities

Paddle Team now recruiting!

Like festivals, people and the Slough?

Spring Events Calendar

Native Plant Sale March 28

Contact Us

Next Neighborhood Meeting - November 18th

Save the DateBNA Meeting

Tuesday, November 187:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Portland Yacht Club1241 NE Marine Drive

Slough Activites: Learn About Our River and Slough

Three great ways to get involved!

Volunteer registration for Aquifer Adventure is now open!

Now Recruiting...

Now Hiring: Fall Education Intern

Volunteer Paddle & Potluck

Learn About Our Slough

Upcoming Slough Activities

Columbia Slough Regatta 2014

Subs on the Slough

Ladies Lunchtime Paddle

Bat Night

Aquifer Adventure

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle

Brew on the Slough

Owl Prowl

Tadpole Tales (Weekly Event)

JUNE 18th - SAVE THE DATE

June Meeting to Elect Board Members

North Portland Sunday Parkways

STREET SALE!!

This Saturday, May 31st, is the 1st of what will be an annual STREET SALE!!

Trash Be Gone!!

Clean Up Time Is Coming !!

Bridgeton Neighborhood Spring Clean Up Saturday, May 10 9am to 3pm

Education Plus Fun In Our Watershed

Slough 101: March 15th - Get to know your watershed!

Tadpole Tales (Ages 3-5)

Slough Tour: Water Flow

It's Planting Time - We Need YOU!

Upcoming Events Calendar:

Get Involved!

Paddle Team

Like (or Love) the Slough!

Phones Out

For more information:

Save the Date
BNA Meeting

Tuesday, November 18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Portland Yacht Club
1241 NE Marine Drive

Bridgeton Neighborhood
Spring Clean Up
Saturday, May 10
9am to 3pm