Learn from local experts about soil, water, and wildlife conservation.
The classes are geared toward landowners with small farms or rural property, but everyone is welcome. Space is limited so register soon!
Marion Soil & Water Conservation District will provide maps, site visits, technical assistance to complete a conservation plan, and provide possible funding resources for conservation projects on your land.
Classes build on each other, so plan to attend all four.
Week 1 Conservation Planning & Soils 5-8pm 1/14/2021
- Rebecca McCoun, Executive Director, North Santiam Watershed Council
- Cory Owens, State Soil Scientist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Week 2 Water, Vegetation, & Permitting Process 5-8pm 1/21/2021
- Jacqueline Fern, Natural Resource Specialist, Oregon Dept. of Env. Quality
- Jenny Meisel, Native & Invasive Plant Specialist, Marion SWCD
- Michael De Blasi, Aquatic Resources Coordinator, Dept. of State Lands
Week 3 Streamsides, Woodlands & Wildfire 5-8pm 1/28/2021
- Karen Hans, Fish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Glenn Ahrens, Extension Forester, Oregon State University Extension Service
Week 4 Working Lands, Wildlife Habitat, & Action Plan 5-8pm 2/4/2021
- Claudia Ingham, Environmental Science Educator & Consultant, OSU
- Susan Barnes, Regional Wildlife Cons. Biologist, Or. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
- Sarah Hamilton, Restoration Project Coordinator, Marion SWCD
Potential funding and technical assistance opportunities are available from our partner organizations.