…cotton briefs were buried on Clackamas County farms and home gardens to test the health of the soil. Briefs made of 100% cotton are a food source for soil microbes, so when the […]
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August is National Water Quality Month!
…free technical assistance on a wide variety of conservation practices that affect water quality. Some practices often used in urban areas would include rain gardens and bioswales. These help clean water by allowing […]
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 3
…immediately run off. Plants, either alive or dead, are often found year round in healthy soil. Plant roots help open spaces in the soil for water to infiltrate while the above-ground portion protects […]
New Porous Pavement Fact Sheet Available
…our streams and rivers clean and takes pressure and expense off of our water treatment facilities. In most cases, porous pavement can substitute for conventional, impervious pavements without the need for any additional […]
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 2
…erosive power of raindrops. According to Jason Warren of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, raindrops are similar to bombs that hit the soil at velocities of up to 30 feet per second. Without […]
Love Your Lawn Without Pesticides
…fertilizing. Meadowscapes: Planting native meadow grasses and wildflowers helps our native birds and are deep-rooted and drought resistant. Rain Gardens: Funnel runoff from rooftops though low-lying spaces in the landscape planted with native […]
Local Rain Garden Receives National Attention
…garden, and a habitat hedgerow (including 25 native trees along the parking lot perimeter). Both projects are accessible to the public and demonstrate low-impact landscaping practices that landowners can easily replicate on their […]
Collaboration is Key to New Outdoor Classroom
…. . . always!” Assistant District Manager Lisa Kilders noted that rain gutters will direct rain water to the garden. “This water will filter down into the ground and reduce the amount of […]
Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms
Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners. Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for irrigation, fire suppression, stormwater control, and as an emergency […]