E.D.R.R… what in the world does that mean?
In the world of invasive species, it’s hard enough to keep up with the new … Read more »
Willamette River
An Afternoon Dig for Duck Potato
Wapato Harvesting for Planting at Collins Bay On a dry day in late summer, … Read more »
Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »
The Willamette River’s Grade: B- Overall, B in Benton County
The Willamette River Report Card gives the river an overall passing grade of B- and … Read more »
We Can All Protect the River, Everyday.
Whether you live on a farm or in a city, your actions make a difference … Read more »
Upriver: A Film for the Willamette
Please join us on September 16 at the premiere of the new movie Upriver: a film for the Willamette. BSWCD volunteers receive food tickets in thanks! Read more »
Paddling with a Purpose: Pulling Ludwigia on the Willamette River
Volunteers paddled the Willamette River with one goal in mind: remove invasive water primrose! Read more »
Aquatic Weed Guide for Benton County and Beyond
Learn to identify 12 pernicious plants that threaten our waterways. Read more »
Findings from the Willamette River Vegetative Survey and Assessment
The first project of the Willamette Mainstem Cooperative (WMC) was a two-year survey of plants and habitat. Dick Brainerd summed up the findings in a report that is being used as a management tool. This post summarizes the report’s findings. Read more »