This free, hands-on workshop, is open to everyone interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough and its watershed. The workshop is hosted at the beautiful offices of the McKinstry firm and overlooks the Bureau of Environmental Services’ Mason Flats Wetland Enhancement Project. Participants will learn about the watershed’s unique characteristics, soil & sediment in relation to water quality, how the Slough has changed over time, and what that means for fish, wildlife, people and businesses.
Pre-registration required at: https://columbiaslough.org/events/event/149/
Workshop presenters include representatives from:
- The Columbia Slough Watershed Council
- The City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
- The City of Portland, Portland Water Bureau
- Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes
- Levee Ready Columbia
- Multnomah County Drainage Districts
- Portland State University
1) Study macroinvertebrates (water bugs) that live in the Slough and learn about water quality.
2) Simulate and predict aquifer conditions with an interactive groundwater model.
3) Discover a beautiful hidden part of this unique waterway through a short tour.