Introduced species: Spotted jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) Description: A far more common non-native Impatiens species than last month’s feature, spotted jewelweed is–as one might expect from a congener–similar in some respects, but different in others. This precociously-seeding annual reaches up to 1.5 m (5 ft), with coarsely-toothed, egg-shaped leaves (roughly 8 cm x 4 cm, or […]
We are excited to be working with Helen Chen and Khan Tung! Read on to find out more about them, their roles, and what inspired them to work with us. Helen Chen is a Bilingual Intern at Johnson Creek Watershed Council. Helen is currently a junior attending Westview High School. They like to listen to […]
The Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been selected as a finalist to receive an Advantis Credit Union Grow Community Fund Grant to support the 2021 Johnson Creek Clean-Up. And we need your help! The organization with the most votes, wins the grant! Here’s what the grant will do: Hire a crew of outreach specialists from […]
by Jon R. Biemer Removing barriers can foster sustainability, whether we are talking about the world of commerce, a salmon run, or our back yard. The Ever Given Circumstances in Egypt offer a macro-scale demonstration of the importance of barrier removal. On March 23, 2021, the 1,300- foot container ship Ever Given lodged cross-ways in […]
Below entries were posted 6/10/21: AmeriCorps Riparian and Outreach Specialist, Johnson Creek Watershed Council! Restoration Associate, Willamette River Keeper Habitat Restoration Intern, Willamette River Keeper Upper Watershed Community Engagement Intern, Willamette River Keeper Green Space Program Manager, Friends of Trees Green Space Specialist, Friends of Trees Open until filled – Seasonal, part-time Visitor Services Specialist, […]
