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Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Jackson-Frazier “Stream of Consciousness Tour”

Join us for the 5th Annual Urban Creek Tour Jackson-Frazier “Stream of Consciousness Tour” Saturday, May 19, 2012 1:00 – 5:00 pm To Register: Contact Liz Graham at the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District - lgraham@bentonswcd.org. Please include your full name, address, phone number and the number of people you are registering. You will then receive full tour information prior to the tour. Registration closes on May 17. Enjoy a spring afternoon touring the Jackson and Frazier Creeks in Benton County. You have the choice of touring a five mile route by bicycle (with a large group) or by trolley (space limited). The tour visits five special sites along the Jackson and Frazier Creek course. At each stop, a local interpreter provides narrative on local history, current stream conditions and future possibilities for the site. Starting at Crescent Valley High School, where Jackson Creek flows between buildings in the middle of the school property, we continue touring downstream observing how the creek channels converge, form a large wetland and then drain through man-made ditches as the water makes its way to the Willamette River. In addition to viewing local natural wonders, participants will view a live video inspection by the City’s crew of a stormwater pipe (which have their own unique ecosystems) leading to the creek. The tour is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required to attend. An unlimited number of people may ride on the bike tour (bring your own bike), but bicycle helmets are required. The City of Corvallis Trolley holds a maximum of 20 passengers and those spaces will be provided on a first-come, first serve basis by order of pre-registration. Additional pre-registered participants may car pool behind the trolley. Parking space is limited at some of the sites. Jackson-Frazier “Stream of Consciousness Tour” organic t-shirts are available for tour registrants for $15 per shirt. Sponsors: City of Corvallis, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Partners: Greenbelt Land Trust, Benton County and Chintimini Wildlife Center

Monthly Meetings

Benton SWCD Board Meetings are held on the FIRST MONDAY each month, at 6:30 pm at the Benton SWCD office, 456 SW Monroe Avenue, Suite 110 in Corvallis, Oregon. The office entrance is located on 5th Street. The District meetings are open to the public. Contact us for further information on agenda items. If the first Monday falls on a holiday, contact us for the adjusted meeting date.

The Marys River Watershed Council Monthly Meetings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Philomath City Hall (980 Applegate Street). Contact Xan Augerot, Watershed Council Executive Director at (541) 758-7597 for agenda items and activities.

Alsea Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the 3rd Thursday each month from 7-9pm.  Contact Linda Johnston, Watershed Council Coordinator,  via email 5rivers@pioneer.net or call (541) 528-3221 for agenda items and meeting place.

Long Tom Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are the Last Tuesday each month at 5:30pm.  Contact Dana Dedrick, Watershed Council Coordinator, via email longtom@efn.org or call (541) 683-6578 for agenda items, meeting place, and activities.

The Luckiamute Watershed Council Monthly Meetings are on the second Thursday each month at 7:00pm, 144 S Warren Street, Monmouth.  Contact Nicole Duplaix, Council Coordinator, via email lwc@wou.edu or by phone at 503-302-4913.

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