Much thanks to all of the volunteers and to David Granfield from Portland Parks and Recreation for another morning of improving the watershed- this time planting, weeding, mulching, and installing beaver-resistant caging at the Brannen Property. This event was a partnership between the Crystal Springs Partnership, Portland Parks and Restoration, and as usual, the Johnson Creek Watershed Council.
(above) A furloughed USGS worker extracting Pacific ninebark bare root stock for planting at the Brannen Property on Crystal Springs Creek. Thanks Kate!
In addition to some of the regular CSP core and a regular Johnson Creek Watershed Council volunteer, we had two furloughed federal government workers, one from the Bureau of Land Management and another from the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, some of the plants were provided courtesy of another furloughed worker from the United States Geological Survey.
In addition to some of the regular CSP core and a regular Johnson Creek Watershed Council volunteer, we had two furloughed federal government workers, one from the Bureau of Land Management and another from the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, some of the plants were provided courtesy of another furloughed worker from the United States Geological Survey.
(above) Pacific ninebark bare root stock and live stakes delivered to the Brannen Property on Crystal Springs Creek.
(above) Volunteers (including two furloughed federal workers) spreading mulch at the Brannen Property Natural Area on Crystal Springs Creek (BLM and EPA). Thanks Jeanne and Teresa!
(above) Using digging bars to make holes for red-twig dogwood live stakes at the Brannen Property Natural Area on Crystal Springs Creek.
Live stakes and flowing water at the Brannen Property Natural Area on Crystal Springs Creek.
(above) Cages trees and live stakes at the Brannen Property Natural Area after the event.
Yes, they would much rather be doing their regular jobs (important, socially relevant, and not incidentally paid work) but thanks to them the federal shutdown has helped the Crystal Springs Watershed be a little better habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Thanks federal workers- hope you get back to your jobs soon!
Yes, they would much rather be doing their regular jobs (important, socially relevant, and not incidentally paid work) but thanks to them the federal shutdown has helped the Crystal Springs Watershed be a little better habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Thanks federal workers- hope you get back to your jobs soon!
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