Program Overview
BSWCD coordinates the Linn Benton Salmon Watch field trips for schools in Benton County. All fifth grades in Benton County are invited to participate in this excellent field trip program.
- Salmon Watch is an experiential, science-based field trip program that teaches youth about salmon and healthy watersheds.
- StreamWebs provides students and teachers open-source, web-based tools for watershed data management, analysis, and networking.
Salmon Watch Curriculum
Salmon Watch field trip learning topics include:
- Salmon Biology
- Macroinvertebrates
- Water Quality
- Riparian Ecology
Learn more and access the curriculum by visiting the Linn Benton Salmon Watch website.
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Conservation Chutes And Ladders
Conservation Chutes and Ladders is a game for all ages. Follow the game board from 1-100 and discover opportunities for everyone in Benton County to adopt new conservation practices and get to know the program of the District at the same time! Whether your journey includes more chutes or ladders is not important because EVERYONE WINS WITH CONSERVATION! Artwork by Kathleen Hill.
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BSWCD Brochure
Envision your role in conservation. Everyone has a role to play in conservation. We are here to help you access the tools you need to protect and maintain natural resources like soil, water, and wildlife habitat. Find out more.
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Dixon Creek Tour 2008
Dixon Creek Tour 2008: Get acquainted with Dixon Creek Watershed. Discover wild places in the city, urban influences on the creek, and how to become a steward.
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Bird And Tree Bingo 2021
These delightful prompts are designed to inspire you to get outside and explore nature with young people. Do five in a row for a BINGO or challenge yourself to do them all!
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FarmersInvSpp
Farmer’s guide to invasive species – invasive weeds in your back forty. Six key invasive weeds to have in your farm’s early detection, rapid response plan.
