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In today's episode, we finally shine a spotlight on the North Santiam Watershed Council, a vital organization dedicated to riparian restoration and safeguarding our drinking water in Salem, as we explore their roles, challenges, and successes in conservation, especially in the wake of the 2020 wildfires.
Nellie McAdams, Executive Director & Andrea Krahmer Director of Ag Business Support In this episode of Conservation Spotlight, Polk SWCD's Morgan Neil talks with the folks from Oregon Agricultural Trust. OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect ag lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. As Nellie says, " we may
Tune in to discover the importance of improving waterways and habitat on working lands! This Conservation Spotlight episode features Rachel Kato, our Multi-County Riparian Specialist who will share with us about the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). CREP is designed to incentivize riparian restoration on working lands. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on
On this episode, we'll learn how the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal works to protect people, property, and the environment from wildfire. We'll discuss how homeowners and land managers can build fire resistance by preparing their properties and creating defensible spaces. This program is brought to you in partnership with Polk & Marion Soil &
Tune in for a conversation with Elise Bauman and for a glimpse of the incredible service Salem Harvest provides that brings fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The Conservation Spotlight is a radio segment shining light on partnerships and programs for natural resources that airs on
April 17, 2024 - Conservation Spotlight - Stacy Teller and Kassi Roosth - City Nature Challenge On this episode, Morgan Neil (Polk SWCD) talks with Stacy Teller with the City of Salem, and Kassi Roosth, Urban Areas Conservation Planner with the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. They have both been instrumental in bringing the
On this episode, we will learn all about our Oregon state mammal, the beaver, with Project Beaver. We chat with Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of project beaver, an organization focused on protecting and coexisting with beavers. During this episode, Jakob teaches us about the history of beaver in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed
On this episode, Polk SWCD staff talks with Friends of Trees. We’ll chat with Winnie Kong, who is the organization’s Neighborhood Trees Specialist and Kaitie Benedek, their Green Space Specialist. They will talk about the projects they lead in Salem and how Friends of Trees works to foster a relationship between the community and the
Rikki is an Environmental educator with Oregon Forest Resources Institute. Join us for the conversation and catch Rikki's enthusiasm for sharing nature with students!
Joe Scott is the Teaching and Learning Coordinator for the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program. He will talk about the role that fire plays in managing the landscape and the resulting ecological benefits.
Hear from the founders of the Growing Oaks program at Willamette University - a student-led coalition with an interdisciplinary focus on cultivating relationships and projects among communities in the Willamette Valley with the shared mission of restoring Oregon White Oak habitats.
What makes Conservation District's special and how can you engage in conservation? Heath Keirstead of Marion SWCD will address these questions in March's Conservation Spotlight.
