Photos by Bruce MacGregor While DNA testing has most often been used to solve crimes or locate distant cousins, it now helps answer an important stream restoration question. Determining if a specific fish species is found in a small stream is difficult. The usual techniques are snorkel surveys and electrofishing. Both techniques rely on visual […]
Introduced species: Dock (Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius) Characteristics: These two common dock species are perennial members of the buckwheat family. Curly dock (R. crispus) may grow up to 1 m (3ft), while bitter dock (R. obtusifolius) may reach 1.5 m (5 ft). Leaves of these plants are fairly large (up to 30 cm, or […]
Welcome Watershed Engagement and Salmon Survey Intern! Emily D’achiardi will be serving as our salmon survey intern for the 2020-21 term! She is from Atlanta, Georgia and is currently a freshman at Reed College pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental studies. She plans to have a concentration in either political science or biology for her […]
Have you ever wondered what it takes to work in the environmental and natural resources fields? Do you want to work outside, but are unsure of what education is required? Are you choosing a major? Switching careers? Watch our Career Path Video Series to get a better idea of how to work in this field! […]
Unforeseen wildfires cancelled what was originally slated as an orientation event for a new crop of AmeriCorps members recruited by Confluence Environmental Center. In mid-October, after the skies had cleared, members and staff gathered in masks to restore the creek and survey previous restoration efforts. Riparian Project Manager Noah Jenkins facilitated a survey of the […]
