JCWC hosted its second Annual Meeting on the Reed College Campus in May 2007. In addition to a beautiful setting and delicious lunch, guests were treated to an inspired speech by Kim Stafford, renowned poet and Director of the Northwest Writing Institute, which included an impromptu serenade with guitar in hand.

Michelle Bussard, in her remarks, announced the release of our 2006 Annual Report, copies of which are available by contacting the Council, and on the website. Paul Bragdon, President Emeritus of Reed College and member of JCWC’s Advisory Circle, rounded out the program with his remarks giving a unique perspective of the changes the campus has seen in its stewardship of Reed Canyon. Zac Perry, who heads up management of Reed Canyon for the college and has spearheaded their work stewarding and rehabilitating the canyon, which houses the headwaters of Crystal Springs creek, led tours of the canyon before and after the luncheon.

Riffle Awards Honor Volunteers

The JCWC honored the groups and individuals pictured on this page with a Riffle Award for their support of and service to the mission of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. Each honoree was given a plaque and small pots of native plants donated by Portland Nursery. If you happen to run into them in the watershed, let them know your appreciation too!

• Business: The ODS Companies
• Community Group: Historic Downtown Gresham Kiwanis
• Youth Group: David Douglas High School, Stacey Barber’s Class
• Public Official: Shirley Craddick, Gresham City Councilor
• The Ernie Francisco Award (for Individuals): Gary Klein

A riffle is a shallow stretch of a river or stream where the current flows a little faster and where the water forms small rippled waves as a result. It may consist of a rocky bed of gravels or other small stones and is often important habitat for aquatic invertebrates and juvenile salmonids.

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