Water 2011 Workshop Schedule

No registration required.  Just show up and enjoy!

 

Classroom A
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
10:00-10:45	Re-leafing Stumptown: Planting Trees for Clean Rivers	Portland Environmental Services
11:00-11:45	Introduction to Rain Gardens	EMSWCD
12:00-12:45	Naturescaping and Water Conservation	EMSWCD
1:00-1:45	Biking Safely in the Rain	Portland Transportation Options
Classroom B
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
10:00-10:45	Rainwater Harvesting	Portland Purple Water
11:00-11:45	Beachwalk Project
12:00-12:45	Grey Water	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
1:00-1:45	Rainwater Harvesting	Portland Purple Water
Classroom C
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
10:00-10:45	Backyard Habitat Program	Columbia Land Trust/Audubon Society of Portland
11:00-11:45	Sanitation After a Disaster	PHLUSH/PNCA/Cloacina Project
12:00-12:45	Disconnecting Downspouts	Portland Environmental Services
1:00-1:45	Volunteers Monitoring Oregon's Streams	Oregon DEQ/Willamette Riverkeeper
Classroom D
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
10:00-10:45	Love Your River	Oregon Environmental Council
11:00-11:45	Ecoroofs	Portland Environmental Services
12:00-12:45	Effects of Urban Stormwater Runoff on Salmon	Washington State University Extension
1:00-1:45	Why Portland Needs Groundwater	Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Bike Tour
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
2:00 PM	Stormwater in Action Bike Tour	Portland Bureau of Transportation
Ongoing
Time	Workshop Name	Presenter
10am-3pm	The Long Haul	Portland Water Bureau
10am-3pm	Storytelling	Will Hornyak

 

Backyard Habitat Program, Columbia Land Trust/Audubon Society of Portland

Landowners can greatly increase the amount of wildlife habitat in urban areas by making smart landscaping choices in their back yards! Learn how to get your backyard certified as “wildlife friendly” though the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. General landscaping advice will be offered on how to increase wildlife habitat, manage rain fall runoff, remove noxious weeds, and plant Willamette Valley Natives.

The Beachwalk Project

The Beachwalk Project is a national effort to highlight the importance of clean water along our Nation’s coasts. It started with a passionate group of paddlers on the east coast traveling by foot and kayak from Miami to Manhattan in 2007. Next year, during the summer of 2012, paddlers will be on the Pacific Coast to bring attention to our own beautiful beaches and the need to protect them. Learn more about this amazing effort to highlight the issues facing our coastal waters and what you can do to get involved!

Biking Safely in the Rain, Portland Transportation Options

Sure, it gets wet in Oregon-but with a little extra planning and preparation you can be an all-season cyclist. Come join this interactive session as some experienced all-weather riders share their tips and tricks for staying dry, comfortable, and safe while riding all year ‘round.

Disconnecting Downspouts, Portland Environmental Services

Learn how to disconnect your downspouts safely and easily! You will learn the basics, including materials and tools needed as well as important safety recommendations. After disconnecting your downspouts, there are some simple things you can do to keep your downspouts and gutters in good working condition to make sure water is safely and appropriately managed.

An Introduction to Ecoroofs, Portland Environmental Services

Learn the basics about ecoroofs and the important role that having plants and vegetation on a roof can play in managing stormwater runoff. Find out more about the many incentives and resources available for property owners interested in getting an ecoroof.

CANCELLED Effects of Urban Stormwater Runoff on Salmon, Washington State University Extension

Salmon are important culturally, ecologically, and economically to the Pacific Northwest.  When it rains, stormwater runoff carries many kinds of contaminants to urban streams where salmon live.   Come learn about cutting-edge research into the effects of urban runoff on salmon.  

Grey Water Use in Oregon, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Did you know that new rules in Oregon now allow the use of grey water for irrigation? In fact, OR DEQ plans to accept applications for grey water permits in spring of 2012. This presentation will provide an overview of the new rules and give you much of the information you’ll need to obtain a grey water permit.

Introduction to Rain Gardens, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

Rain gardens are a beautiful way to add attractive, low maintenance landscaping to your yard and capture stormwater runoff at the same time! Find out what it takes to build a rain garden in your yard, church or school to manage rainfall and protect our local waterways.

The Long Haul, Portland Water Bureau

Do you have any idea how much water you use when you take a shower? This fun activity, for kids or adults, combines buckets of water and an obstacle course so we can all get a sense of how much water actually goes down the drain when we take a shower! Afterwards, pick up free water saving devices you can start using right away.

Love Your River!, Oregon Environmental Council

In this fun and interactive presentation, learn fun and simple things you can do to take better care of the rivers where you live and play. Take a pledge to “love your river” and you’ll be intered in a drawing to win outdoor gear.

Naturescaping and Water Conservation, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

Learn how to reduce your water use by planting a landscape that needs little to no irrigation once established. Vegetation naturally catches rain as it falls, and if you use plants native to our region, those same plants can also provide beautiful habitat for birds, wildlife and you! Join us to learn more!

Rainwater Harvesting, Portland Purple Water

Learn about the value of rainwater harvesting as a way to meet some, or all of your outdoor household water needs. Learn how and why harvesting rainwater protects our water resources, as well as the elements of setting up a rainwater harvesting system (catchment surface, conveyance, filtration, capacity, and more).

Re-Leafing Stumptown: Planting Trees for Clean Rivers, Portland Environmental Services

Portland's environmental services bureau teams up with public and community partners to plant trees for watershed health, clean rivers, and livable communities.  Portlanders can get involved by planting or volunteering with our partners at Friends of Trees, planting trees in their residential yards through our Treebate program, and participating in activities in support of our urban forest.  Join us to learn how you can get involved.

Sanitation After a Disaster, PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human)/PNCA/Cloacina Project

Learn about the importance of an emergency sanitation plan in the event of an earthquake or other disaster that damages underground infrastructure.

Stormwater in Action Bike Tour, Portland Bureau of Transportation

Join the city of Portland for a bike tour of exciting new stormwater projects in NE Portland. We'll visit green streets and rain gardens in action (if it's raining!), and learn how these tools are helping to keep our neighborhoods, rivers, and watersheds healthy.

Riders will encounter some moderate hills. Most of the ride is on side streets, but some wider streets with traffic are on the route. Tour is designed for adults (children 12 and older allowed, if accompanied by a parent). Ride length: approx 4 miles.

Storytelling, Will Hornyak

From Irish folktales and American tall tales to Native American legends, Russian fairytales and beyond, Will Hornyak weaves a wide web of well-crafted stories into energetic and highly engaging performances.  A former newspaper reporter in Latin America, he combines an understanding of world cultures with a love for the rhythm and music of language. He’ll be telling stories about water periodically throughout the day!

Volunteers Monitoring Oregon Streams, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Willamette Riverkeeper

Did you know that lots of the pollution on our streets, parking lots, roofs, etc ends up in our local streams? Learn how you can get involved in volunteer monitoring efforts to better track pollution levels in our streams. OR DEQ officials will discuss how volunteer generated data can be used by the agency to help protect water quality in Oregon’s waterways.

Why Portland Needs Groundwater, Columbia Slough Watershed Council

What is groundwater and why do we care? What can we do to protect this valuable drinking water resource in our backyard? This hands-on presentation includes maps to take home and interaction with a fun groundwater model with real water running through it.