Students at Work: Progress at Pecan Creek
Since launching the Pecan Creek Beaver Habitat Restoration and Education Project, the Oswego Lake Watershed Council (OLWC) has made meaningful strides in both habitat restoration and student engagement.
The Irreplaceable Role of the Oregon White Oak
Written by Rio Hybert-Zack, OLWC Restoration Coordinator Oregon White Oaks are some of the most enigmatic trees. They may seem invisible until you have a personal connection to them, then your interest might grow exponentially. This tree species has a complex and rich...
Village on the Lake – Lily Bay Restoration Project
Our first year of restoration at this site resulted in significant improvements across one acre of the nine-acre natural area. This acre contained the most critical habitat: a small, perennial creek that flows into Lily Bay.
The Niche of Urban Habitat
The urban world that humans create can have a range of disruptions to the surrounding natural systems. The removal of vegetation, construction of buildings, infrastructure, altered waterways, fragmented habitat, pollution, noise, and light. While we can find ways to mitigate the negative impacts and use more environmentally friendly approaches, the fact remains that our presence has an impact.
Seed Libraries: The Contents are Growing
Libraries, long known for sowing ideas, are now helping the community sow seeds and build a community around seed sharing. Lake Oswego now has at least two seed libraries, one run by the Lake Oswego Public Library and the other by Friends of Tryon Creek.