Restoration projects and home gardeners alike depend on locally adapted native seeds. By collecting seeds from plants growing in our communities, individuals can help supply native plants for their own landscapes, local seed libraries, schools, and conservation organizations.
Every action we take, from how we manage our lawns to the plants we choose to grow, has an impact on the health of the watershed. By making thoughtful choices in our own landscapes, we contribute to something larger than ourselves: cleaner water, healthier habitat, and a more resilient community.
When we take time to not just look at nature but actually absorb it – sensing its manifest forms of beauty — it becomes attached inside us as a precious resource. A gift. Many in the community are already seeing what is at stake and are doing this reciprocal work of stewardship in many different ways. Please join them.
OLWC and Tryon Creek Watershed Council’s partnership to expand watershed council coverage to uncovered areas from Wilsonville to Forest Park, the West Willamette Watersheds (W3) Collaboration, continues to grow! This summer, the W3C collaboration is emphasizing community input and engagement as it works to define priorities and guide future efforts.
Groundwater quietly supports healthy streams, urban forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitat throughout the year, especially during the dry summer months. In this month’s featured article, we explore how groundwater functions within the watershed, why it matters for climate resilience and water quality, and how community actions can help improve groundwater recharge and long-term ecosystem health.
