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| The Global Invasive Species Initiative, The Nature Conservancy Resources to help conservationists effectively manage invasive species. |
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| Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas, National Park Service. National list of invasive plants infesting natural areas throughout the U.S., with background information and management options. |
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| Noxious Weed Control Program, Oregon Department of Agriculture |
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| Plant Native Database of nurseries that specialize in native plants. Wholesale, retail and seed. |
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| Native Plant Finder, Clean Water Services A quick, interactive online tool to find the right plants for your yard |
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| Portland Plant List, City of Portland A comprehensive list of plants native to the Portland area, along with information about habitat conditions and propagation. Also lists prohibited plants. |
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| PLANTS database, USDA Database of native plants across the country; free high-resolution pictures |
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| Oregon Flora Project, OSU Photos, atlas and information about native plants across Oregon. |
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Courses |
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| Watershed Management Professional Program Courses and certification through PSU’s Executive Leadership Institute. |
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| Master Watershed Stewardship Program Course and certification through OSU Extension Service. |
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| Naturescaping for Clean Rivers Free classes introduce natural gardening and landscaping techniques. Through BES. |
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| Metro Regional Government Portland metropolitan-area regional government that owns and protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation and manages garbage disposal. Runs Nature in the Neighborhoods grant program. Owns several greenspaces in the Tryon Creek watershed including Foley-Balmer Natural Area, the Jensen natural area, the Wilson property and the Kerr site. |
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| Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board State of Oregon agency whose mission is to help create and maintain healthy watersheds and natural habitats that support thriving communities and strong economies. Grant program funds restoration projects. |
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| Community Watershed Stewardship Program Grant program through BES funds ecoroofs, stormwater management, education, monitoring, restoration and naturescaping. |
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| Tryon Creek flow data, USGS Find out flow data for Tryon Creek in real time! |
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| PortlandMaps.com Internet mapping service hosted by the City of Portland. Allows user to see aerial pictures, property boundaries, zoning and utilities for Portland properties. |
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| Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation planning and implementation for property owners in Clackamas County |
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