Conservation Club: From Source to Sink – The Journey of our Water
Have you ever wondered where does our drinking water come from? How does it get to our homes? And what happens after we use it? If so, this event is
Conservation Club includes a variety of learning experiences sprinkled throughout the year to help participants dive deeper on conservation topics. Everyone can “join” the Conservation Club and attend talks, tours, and more.
Conservation Planning
Here are some tools to help you get started creating a conservation plan for your property.
- Goals and Projects
- Develop a Vision for Your Land
- Map your Property
- Inventory your Natural Resources
- Project Prioritization Work Sheet
- Conservation Plan Calendar
- Project Calendar
Resources (All Zipped)
Property Assessment
Assess the condition of your property with these worksheets:
Water Efficient Landscapes
Rain Gardens/ Water Efficient Landscapes
Land Management Videos
Visit our YouTube Conservation Club playlist for the full list of streamable videos. Need help downloading the Zipped files? Click here for instructions.
Streamside and Aquatic Restoration
ODFW STEP Biologist Karen Hans shares tips for streamside and aquatic habitat restoration.
Streamsides & Aquatic Areas Resources (All Zip)
- A Healthy Stream Runs Through It
- Affordable Streamside Improvements
- Guide for Using Willamette Valley Plants Streamside
- Guidelines for Stream Ditch Maintenance
- Landowner Self Assessment Tool
- Riparian Forest Buffers
- Riparian Tree and Shrub Planting
- Stormwater Management Manual
- Streamside Care Guide
- Streamside Plants for Wildlife
- Streamside Vegetation
Wildlife Habitat 101
Get practical advice for managing wildlife habitat from ODFW biologist Susan Barnes. What is habitat, why it’s important, micro-habitats, and developing a plan.
Woodland and Forest Management
A talk by Glenn Ahrens of OSU Extension Service about the important things to know about woodland management, successful practices and sources of assistance.
Woodlands & Forests Resources (All Zip)
FireWise and Forest Fuel Reduction
FireWise and fuel reduction land management practices discussed by Amanda Bintliff of North Santiam Watershed Council.
Water Resources and Ag Water Quality
Brenda Sanchez discusses water resources and water management principles and programs.
Water Resources (All Zipped)
Introduction to Soil
OSU Soil Scientist James Cassidy covers the basics of soil science and soil management.
Soil Health/Mulch/Compost
Additional Soil Resources (All Zipped)
- 6 Principles of Soil Health
- Agronomy Soil Quantity
- Cover Crop Chart
- Guide to Collecting Soil Samples
- Healthy, Productive Soils Check List
- Soil and Water Labs
- Soil Health Starter Kit
- Soil and Water Lab List of Places
- Soil Quality Assessment
- Soil Quality Card Guide
- Soil Test Interpretation Guide
- Soil Web Resources
Conservation Practices for Agriculture and Livestock
In this video, Marion SWCD’s Becky Pineda discusses the principles of livestock production using conservation practices.
Livestock Management Resources
- Managing Mud and Manure
- Marion County Rural Living Handbook
- Pasture and Grazing Management
- Pasture and Livestock Essentials
- Heavy Use Areas
Agricultural Lands Resources (All Zip)
Native and Invasive Plants
Jenny Meisel covers native and invasive plants, with information about species of note and general information about their management and significance.
Vegetation Resources (All Zipped)
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- 2020 Integrated Weed Maintenance Calendar
- Weed Management Calendar
- Enhancing Wildlife Habitat
- Wildlife Habitat
- Woody Plant Propagation List
- Field Guild to Weeds of the Will.Valley
- Grow Smart/Grow Safe
- Himalayan Blackberry
- Managing Himalayan Blackberry in W. Oregon
- Vegetation Web Resources
- Poisonous Plants
Native Plants
- Quick Reference Guide to Native Plants
- Native Plants for Willamette Valley Yards
- Bloom Time Table
- Local Native Nursery List
- Low Water Use Native Plants
- Propagation from Cuttings and Stakes
- Hardwood Cuttings: How To
- Pacific Lowland Plants for Pollinators
- Plants for Pollinators in Oregon
- Woody Plant Propagation List
- Upland Trees and Shrubs
Funding and Assistance
Funding and Assistance for Conservation Projects (All Zip)
Upcoming Conservation Club Events
Related Resources
Blog Post
Native Plant Volunteer Workparty
Blog Post
Pollen Pusher
Contact Us
Our conservation planners can help you get started with your own plan.
Becky Pineda
Agriculture Conservation Planner - Pasture & Livestock
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