Whether it's practical tips for water use around the house, or hands-on projects that allow you to take action to protect our local waterways, we have resources to help you become a local water hero.
Oregon Drug Take-Back Program
Prescription medications that are flushed damage our rivers and streams. Collection events and programs will…
What are PFAS and PFOS?
Forever chemicals are commonly found in just about every consumer product. They are synthetic toxins…
South Resident Orcas
In the eastern North Pacific, there are three populations of resident killer whales: Alaska residents,…
Inflate Your Vehicle Tires
When it rains in the Pacific Northwest, water washes over our roads, into storm drains,…
The Blueprint Foundation
We would like to shout out the work being done by The Blueprint Foundation, who…
Columbia South Shore Well Field
Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional…
Lawn Alternatives
Are you considering getting rid of your lawn but aren’t sure what would replace it?…
Grow Smart Grow Safe
Great story from OPB about farmers who voluntarily worked with their local soil and conservation…
Microplastics
Microplastics are getting more attention here in the Columbia basin—researchers at PSU are hoping to…
Weekly Watering Number
Whether you water by hand or have an in-ground sprinkler system, the Weekly Watering Number…
Poop Smart Clark
Doo something pawsative for our rivers! Scoop it. Bag it. Trash it. Dog poop is…
Ocean Blue Project
Are you looking for an actionable way to connect with water? You can help protect…
Peril in the Pipes: The Dangers of PFAS in Our Waters
This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s…
Stay Safe And Use Life Jacket Loaner Stations
What’s that in the forecast? Warm weather? It’s a great time to get out to…
Vámonos Outside
Ever heard of Vámonos Outside? Vámanos Outside, a nonprofit organization based in Bend connects Latinx…
Recycle to Help Out Water Organizations
It’s always a good day to make a positive impact on our planet by recycling—which…
Water Management in Your Yard
Water management is an important aspect of sustainable gardening—it’s essential to understand how to keep…
Adopt a Drain
Storm drains, also called catch basins, help with flooding and stormwater runoff. You can do…
Salmon & Tires
Have you ever seen salmon spawning in a river? It’s kind of magical. I saw…