Rural and Streamside

Ponds can be a place to relax, provide a water source, or enhance wildlife habitat. Before you move the heavy equipment in, take time to review your goals, determine whether you have a pond site, and apply for the appropriate permits.

Read on to find out about fence types, layout, and safety for you, your animals, and wildlife.

This fact sheet focuses on permits required for projects that involve Oregon's waters.

This OSU Extension publication will get you on the right track for choose streamside plants and trees.

Near stream areas can provide flood and erosion control, wildlife habitat, and higher property values. Read on to learn how to protect your environmental and real estate investment.

Most woodland owners own fewer than 10 acres of forestland or woodlot. Many want to take care of the land and keep it productive for themselves and for future generations. This is what sustainable forestry is all about.

The land drains into tributaries and tributaries flow into the river. As the water flows downhill, it moves over the land or drains through the soil. Along the way, water picks up woody debris, leaves, and needles that provide the foundation of food and shelter for aquatic life in streams. Water can also carry motor oil, fertilizer, pesticides, and eroded soil. Small actions like driving the car, fertilizing pasture, or even walking the dog can inadvertently pollute the watershed you live in. As the tributaries flow into the river, so do the pollutants. It all adds up.

This handbook is designed to introduce current and prospective landowners to life in rural Multnomah County. The issues to be considered in owning rural land are varied, and newcomers are often surprised by the complexity of managing rural property. Use this handbook as a resource as you manage your land.

This worksheet will help you evaluate the current condition of your stream.