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OISC Post-Fire Resources Webpage
/Check out the OISC post-fire resources webpage that was recently created: www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/postfire
Invasive Annual Grass Workshop
/Harney County Wildfire Collaborative and SageCon Partnership hosted a two day workshop last month, during which the barriers and opportunities for addressing invasive annual grasses in Oregon and beyond the state were explored. If you missed the workshop or want to revisit the information that was covered, please click here. On this page provided by High Desert Partnership, you can find recordings of the December 14 & 15th sessions, graphic notes, and more!
Living on the Water: An updated guide for floating home owners and marina managers
/West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Scappoose Bay Watershed Council recently announced the publication of the newly updated Living on the Water: A Guide for Floating Home Owners and Marina Managers.
The 46‐page guide includes information on floating home safety, construction, repair and maintenance, particularly as these activities may affect water quality. It also includes information on enhancing aquatic habitat, living with and enjoying wildlife, and managing invasive species. Highlights of the guide include:
Fire prevention to protect homes and moorages, and emergency response tips
General facility management practices to reduce environmental impacts
How to keep belongings from blowing away
The benefits of native vegetation, including less work
Invasive species to look out for - see pages 27-31
Local wildlife – what to expect and how to better enjoy wildlife
Where moorage managers and homeowners can go for more information – including 6 pages of online resources
You can download the complete guide from West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District’s website. Limited printed copies are available upon request. Contact us at info@wmswcd.org to request a copy.