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The Watershed Council meets monthly on the 4th Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Clackamas County Bank auditorium at 38975 Proctor Blvd. in Sandy unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome to attend. We frequently have a guest speaker or program.

Unless otherwise noted, please for further information about an event.

July 2007
Thursday, July 5th 5 p.m.	"Salmon for the Sandy" Kick-off & Concert Celebration Jamison Square Park in Portland's Pearl District Come see 33 spectacular salmon sculptures as they begin their migration around Portland and the region. In October the sculptures will be auctioned to benefit the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council's habitat restoration and education programs. Organized by the watershed council, Western Rivers Conservancy and Portland General Electric.
Thursday evening, July 19th	Beaver Creek Restoration Tour Find out how native plants are being used to improve habitat along the creek at Mt. Hood Community College campus. Get some tips on how to get rid of invasive plants.
Monday, July 23rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting
Saturday morning, July 28th	Native Plant Walk Walk along a creek in the Zigzag area and learn about native plants. Get some ideas about which ones would be suitable for planting where you live.
Saturday afternoon, July 28th & Monday evening, July 30th	Salmon Habitat Restoration Walk Discover how large logs help create salmon habitat in the Clear Fork of the Sandy River.
Restoration Tip — If you've planted trees to restore part of your property they may need some summer watering during the first 1 to 2 years to help them get established. Using water efficiently during the summer can help to maintain adequate stream flows for Fall Chinook salmon that can be seen in the Sandy River in October.

August 2007
Saturday, Aug. 4th	Wildflower Hike Enjoy the wildflowers near Timberline Lodge on this hike in the upper Salmon River.
Saturday, Aug. 25th	Old Growth Forest Hike Hike the Salmon River Trail to explore the connections between old forests and the river.
Monday, Aug. 27th 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 29th	Tour the Bull Run Join the watershed council and the Portland Water Bureau for a tour of some habitat restoration sites plus part of the Bull Run watershed. $10. per person.

September 2007
September is a good time to pull English ivy so that you'll be ready to plant native plants when the fall rains begin in October.
Saturday, Sept. 15th	Tour Mensinger Bottom Join the Bureau of Land Management staff to see habitat restoration work on this site that Western Rivers Conservancy set aside as open space in 2000. Contact: Salem BLM (503) 375-5687
Monday, Sept. 24th 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting

October 2007
Tree Planting Projects will begin in late October - early November after there is enough rain to ensure good survival of the tree seedlings. Dates will be posted in October. You can volunteer to help plant trees.
Saturday, Oct. 13th & Sunday, Oct. 14th	Salmon Festival at Oxbow Park Come celebrate the spawning of the large, fall Chinook salmon in the Sandy River. Find out about the connections between people and salmon and what you can do to help keep our watersheds healthy. Each year, over millennia, fall Chinook salmon have worked their way up the Columbia River to return to their birthplace in the Sandy River Gorge and give life to the next generation.
Monday, Oct. 22nd 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting
Wednesday 24th	"Salmon for the Sandy" Gala and Auction - Portland Art Museum Join us to celebrate the Sandy River flowing free for the first time in almost a century. Take home one of 33 spectacular salmon sculptures. Auction proceeds will benefit the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council's habitat restoration and education programs. For information and to purchase tickets: call 503-241-0151 or email

November 2007
Please consider the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council when you are making year-end charitable contributions. Support from individuals is an important complement to the grants we receive. Your contribution will help our efforts to leave a legacy of healthy salmon runs and clean water in the Sandy River Basin.
Saturday, Nov. 3rd	Salmon Spawning Hike Watch Coho salmon spawn on a hike to the mouth of Cedar Creek, near the city of Sandy.
Saturday, Nov. 10th	Fish Toss Join the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council to distribute adult salmon carcasses that will nourish young salmon and the Sandy River ecosystem.
Monday, Nov. 26th 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting

December 2007

Monthly Watershed Council meeting We often cancel our December meeting so that our members can enjoy the winter holidays.