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Water Environment Services

Water Environment Services

Water Environment Services

Restoring Backyard Watersheds Workshop

Join the North Clackamas Watersheds Council and learn to propagate native plants from seed! Learn:

  • When and how to harvest stakes from native shrubs and trees at the right time
  • Guidelines for ethical and ecologically responsible plant collection
  • Tips on when and where to plant successfully and for the best habitat benefits

Participants will get hands-on experience with tools and techniques used by professional restoration practitioners and community stewards.

Spills and leaks can happen

Spills and leaks from contaminants, can be dangerous if left unattended. In addition, spilled chemicals can also pollute our streams and underground drinking water supplies, as well as harm pets, plants and wildlife.

Your safety is of utmost importance in addressing spills and leaks. Stop work and move upwind immediately if you feel any symptoms (nausea, coughing, stinging eyes, nose or throat, dizziness). Call for help.

Call 911 if the spill is hazardous or an emergency.

If you are aware of the origin of the spill and it is not an emergency:

Clackamas Water Environment Services awards $330,000 in RiverHealth Stewardship grants to protect watersheds

Funding for RiverHealth Stewardship Grants comes from surface water revenue.

Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is awarding $330,000 in grants through its RiverHealth Stewardship Program to 13 organizations dedicated to the protection of local watersheds.