We are hiring a Watershed Technician!

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Are you or someone you know interested in gaining experience in watershed monitoring or stewardship? The Watershed Group is seeking an energetic and passionate individual with a background in science or natural resources to join us as a Watershed Technician. This position will be the lead for collecting and managing watershed monitoring data, and will also assist with restoration and water conservation projects, including oversight of riparian planting and maintenance projects, assisting with grant applications and reports, and working with volunteers to help maintain and monitor projects.

The full Watershed Technician Job Announcement can be found here.

Applications are due by 4pm on May 6th.

Recording – Tony Creek Fish Passage Project

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Alix Danielsen, Watershed Group Restoration Project Manager, and Steve Rodriguez, engineer with Wolf Water Resources, present on the Tony Creek Fish Passage Project that was implemented in 2023. This project included 300 feet of stream channel reconstruction to allow for fish passage over a low head diversion dam. The project opened up access to five miles of critical clearwater habitat for several threatened fish species. This project was one of two remaining high priority fish passage barrier in the watershed on Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s statewide list and is a major accomplishment for the watershed!

Watch the recording here.

Recording – Status and Conservation Issues of Black-Tailed Deer in the Hood River Watershed

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ODFW District Wildlife Biologist, Andrew Meyers, presents on the Status and Conservation Issues of Black-Tailed Deer in the Hood River Watershed. He will share an overview of the species, the relative health of the population, and efforts to quantify the population. He also discusses management considerations for the species, including recreation impacts and water conservation projects.

Watch the recording here.

Earth Day Volunteer Work Party at Indian Creek Trail

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Date & Time: Saturday, April 20th, 9:00am – Noon
Event Address: Indian Creek Trail at Alameda Road (parking at Barrett Barn)
Contact us at: (541) 386-6063 or alix@hoodriverwatershed.org
Join the Hood River Watershed Group & Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation to celebrate Earth Day! We’ll be planting and mulching native trees and shrubs along Indian Creek at Barrett Park to provide diverse and resilient wildlife habitat, decrease run off and erosion into the creek, and contribute to a shaded, cool creek environment.
We will meet at Barrett Park along the Indian Creek Trail at Alameda Road; please park at the Barrett Barn and walk across the field to the trail.
Please bring water and your favorite work gloves, sturdy shoes or rubber boots that can get muddy, and dress in layers. Tools, snacks, and warm drinks will be provided!
 
This is a family-friendly event, youth are welcome if accompanied by an adult!
 
Thank you!!

Recording – East Fork Irrigation District Updates Presentation

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Steve Pappas, District Manager for the East Fork Irrigation District, provides an update on EFID’s current projects, including pipeline modernization, telemetry, and plans for sediment removal.

Watch the video here.

Video: Three Decades of Partnership and Collaborative Restoration in the Hood River Watershed

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Farmers Conservation Alliance, a local non-profit focused on irrigation modernization and water conservation, developed a video about the three decades of partnership and collaborative restoration in the Hood River Watershed.

We were fortunate to share the video in person with everyone who attended the Annual Celebration, and we’re now able to share it with our broader community. We hope you’ll be as moved as we are by the video. It’s a powerful reminder of how much can be accomplished by coming together and working towards common goals.

We now look ahead to the next thirty years, continuing to build a resilient watershed for and with our watershed community.

Watch the video here.

No Watershed Group Presentations in November and December

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There are no Watershed Group presentations in November and December for our annual break. Our next presentation will be in January. Join our newsletter mailing list for more information.

Recording – Mt. Hood Fire History Study

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View a recording of the Mt. Hood Fire History Study presentation here.

Dr. Andrew Merschel, Dendroecologist with the USFS PNW Research Station and Oregon State University, presents on his recent research conducted on the Hood River and Barlow Ranger Districts. The results of the study provide new information about the historical role of fire in shaping the structure, composition, and ecological functions of local forest ecosystems.

Watershed Group Annual Celebration – November 9th, 6-9pm, at The Ruins

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Please join us for our Annual Watershed Group Celebration on November 9th,
from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Ruins in downtown Hood River. 
Every year we gather as a community to celebrate the Hood River Watershed and our accomplishments over the past year. Our 2023 Celebration will feature short films and presentations showcasing recent projects. The evening will include several raffle opportunities, including a chance to win a very exciting grand prize!

Patricia Robles will be serving her famous tacos, and dessert will follow. The Ruins will be providing beer and wine for purchase (non-alcoholic beverages available for free).

$45 tickets include dinner, dessert, & one $5 raffle ticket.

Purchase your tickets here!

Recording – Environmental Justice & River Restoration Presentation

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Watch a recording of Dr. Leslie King’s presentation on Environmental Justice & River Restoration.

Dr. Leslie King is a medical doctor with environmental training — a combination she uses in service as a Commissioner for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. She is also an adjunct professor at Portland State University teaching environmental justice. For the Watershed Group presentation, Dr. Leslie King shares a shortened version of a lecture on environmental justice and river restoration, touching on the inequalities of many environmental improvement projects. By examining past projects through an environmental justice lens, we can gain a deeper understanding and knowledge, leading to more informed and equitable future choices.