Community

Activities

See the Calendar/Events pages for information on local activities and events.

View the Stormwater Management: One Backyard at a Time video. This video was sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Regional Water Program and Washington State University. It features Low Impact Development (LID) projects from three communities (Ketchum, ID, Whidbey Island WA and Bend, OR) and includes regional panel discussions. http://eces.wsu.edu/video/stream.html.   Also, supplemental materials are available.

Evaluation Form – after you watch the video, please complete this evaluation. The evaluation form can be saved and then attached to an email. Email the completed form to seago.jan@epa.gov. Your feedback is very important for the ongoing creation of interesting and informative educational opportunities and resources.

Photo Galleries

See photos from some of our many community activities!

2010 Gallery

2009 Gallery

2008 Gallery

2004-2007 Gallery

Links

See also: Conservation Education Links on the Teachers/Educators pages.

See also: Links for Landowners on the Landowners page.

• International Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database - This project website features a database of over 300 BMP studies, performance analysis results, tools for use in BMP performance studies, monitoring guidance and other study-related publications. The overall purpose of the project is to provide scientifically sound information to improve the design, selection and performance of BMPs. Continued population of the database and assessment of its data will ultimately lead to a better understanding of factors influencing BMP performance and help to promote improvements in BMP design, selection and implementation.
  
  
• Low Impact Development Approaches (LIDA) Handbook - Low Impact Development Approaches (LIDAs) can maximize a site's potential by reducing or incorporating the area needed for stormwater management and water quality treatment while protecting natural resources and habitat.
  
  
• City of Corvallis Green Building Information - The City of Corvallis is encouraging sustainable design and construction in our community. Visit this link to read reports, view objectives and get more information.
  
  
• Seventh Generation Building Guild - The Seventh Generation Building Guild (SGBG) is a group of like-minded individuals from the Mid-Willamette Valley who recognize that thoughtful design and construction practices lead to a higher quality of life for our communities.