This is the place to get up to date information on the new and exciting happenings in the Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District and the Hood River Watershed Group.
Hood
River Trails Survey Is Online!
www.surveymonkey.com/hrtrails
The Hood River County Forestry Department, manager of the Post Canyon trail
system and hundreds of other trails in Hood River County is conducting a survey
of trail users this spring/summer. The information gathered will be used to help
Hood River County as they develop their trail master plan and will inform
volunteers who develop and maintain trails on their lands. Trails on Hood River
County lands accommodate hikers, trail-runners, equestrians, mountain bikers
(including free-riders), motorcyclists, and ATVers. This survey was
developed through a partnership between Hood River County Forestry and the
National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program.
It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Hood River County Forestry
Department appreciates your time on this and values your input. Locals and
visitors (from near and far) who have been to the trails are welcome to take the
survey at
www.surveymonkey.com/hrtrails. Please help spread the word!
2008 Hazardous Waste Disposal Events
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Agricultural Waste Collection Events
Electronic Waste Collection Events
Do
you have garbage that is not safe to dispose of through curbside garbage pick
up? Such hazardous waste includes containers of agricultural chemicals,
old paint cans, outdated cleaners, old computer monitors or batteries. If
so, now is the time to get rid of them – at no cost to you. The Tri-County
Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program are hosting several events this year to
help you dispose of these items safely. For details on when and where
events will be held, follow the links at the top of this notice. The
events are open to all residents of Wasco, Sherman and Hood River Counties. If
you have questions about the Tri-County Program, call Pat Bozanich, Program
Coordinator, 541-506-2636. To learn more about our collections go to the Wasco
Sherman Health Department web site at
www.wshd.org and click on hazardous waste disposal.
Hood
River Watershed Makes Regional News
Click here to read the Oregonian article covering the January 22nd watershed group meeting where OSU hydroclimatologist, Anne Nolin reported on Mt. Hood's receding glaciers and the potential impact this could have on the Hood River Valley..
Hood
River Watershed Group Recognized
for Indian Creek Cleanup Air Lift Project
Columbia Gorge Community College President Dr. Frank Toda attended the January 22nd watershed group meeting and presented the Watershed Airlift Project partners with this beautiful plaque in recognition of everyone's efforts. Follow this link to view pictures and read a summary of the Airlift Project.
Hood River SWCD 2006/07 Annual Report Now Available!
The Hood River SCWD has just completed their 2006/07 Annual Report! Inside you will find stories about the past year's successes, experiences and happenings of the SWCD, the Hood River Watershed Group and their many partners. Click here to download your own copy today!