conservation education

Put your pedals to the pavement with the Clackamas River Basin Council!  

On June 30th at 9:00 a.m., we'll be hosting the second annual free Tour de Clack restoration-themed bicycle ride.  Riders will convene at the Riverside Day Use Area at Milo McIver Park in Estacada, and depart on either a 30- or 50-mile loop through the watershed.

30-mile loop 
2,100' of elevation gain/loss 
Route Map
This route leaves Milo McIver beside River Mill Reservoir along a gravel path and then crosses the river into Estacada for the first stop--an installed bioswale at the Estacada Library. You'll then continue on through bucolic countyside and to a site on Eagle Creek near Bonnie Lure Park planted with native trees and shrubs as part of CRBC's SHADE OUR STREAMS project. Leaving here, you encounter the first two climbs and then a fast, fun descent to Barton Park and back over the river. The ride meanders on quiet roads through more farm land with fantastic views of the Clackamas River and Mount Hood. After another climb and downhill you arrive at the final stop--a fish habitat restoration project on Mattoon Road that features large woody debris, tree planting, and fish passage barrier removal. Shortly after leaving that stop the ride heads up Stormer Road, the last and most difficult climb. Don't worry, it's steep but quite short, and then you're a quick downhill away from the end of the ride and a dip in the Clack!

50-mile loop 
4,300' of elevation gain/loss 
Route Map
This more challenging option leads you through some of the finest road riding around. It departs along the same route as the 30 mile route and then splits off after the Bonnie Lure rest stop. Soon you head up Wildcat Mountain Drive and loop around the Bear Creek valley, through lush forests and past Eagle Fern Park. From there the ride gradually gains elevation through rolling hills to a rest stop at an engineered riffle and bridge replacement at Porter Road. More rolling hills lead you back down to the Clackamas River where you'll connect to the PGE multi-use path along the North Fork Reservoir. This will bring you to the last stop of the ride at Faraday Lake before you re-enter Milo McIver.

Participants can expect to see beautiful views of the upper Clackamas watershed, learn about the projects of CRBC, and have a great time!

Attendees should wear a helmet and bring a water bottle for refilling along the route.  Water and snacks will be available at all stops, and the route also includes stores where items can be purchased.  Riders must be age 15 and up.  

Please note that though the ride is offered free of charge, we ask participants to support our hosts at Milo McIver State Park by paying the $5 entry fee.  Participants can also consider making it a weekend getaway and camping at Milo McIver.

The Tour de Clack is funded by a grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.

Volunteers will be getting together to clean up a section of the Willamette that has yet to be adopted! Focusing on an island with a large shoreline needing to be cleaned up! Prize possibilities for extra hard workers!! Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

To register for this event visit 
http://solv.org/get-involved/events/willamette-river-klean

For more SOLVE events visit 
http://solv.org/get-involved/event-registration

For more information please call 503-844-9571 ext 332

Weeds got you worried? Come to this free workshop and learn how to tackle these pesky invaders!

Join the Tualatin Basin Weed Watchers (Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, Tualatin River Watershed Council, Clean Water Services, and SOLVE) for this FREE workshop focusing on Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) for new and emerging invasive plants in the Tualatin Basin. After attending, you will be equipped to identify new invaders in the Tualatin Basin and report new invaders before they become a problem. This workshop is great if you are concerned about invasive plants on your property or a local public space or just interested about invasive plants.

Tuesday, May 7th in Banks (6-8 pm)     http://solv.org/get-involved/events/invasive-weed-workshop-banks

Thursday, May 9th in Tigard (6:30-8:30 pm)    http://solv.org/get-involved/events/invasive-weed-workshop-tigard

For more information, visit: www.solveoregon.org, contact morgan@solv.org, or call 503-844-9571

Here's your chance to learn how to make a difference in your community!

Join SOLVE on Saturday, June 29th at the Gresham Library (10:30 am - 4:30 pm) for a free, hands-on workshop and learn how to envision & lead successful volunteer projects to improve the environment in your community. Receive the training you need to organize a volunteer project to remove invasive plants from your favorite natural area, plant native trees in your local park, or pickup trash at your special beach!

Participants will learn the basics of watershed restoration and how to plan and lead a successful volunteer project. Specific topics include volunteer recruitment and management, project logistics and safety, preventing volunteer burnout, working with the media, and fundraising. The training is free for anyone that leads a SOLVE project within one year of the training.

For more information, visit: www.solveoregon.org, contact morgan@solv.org, or call 503-844-9571

To register visit: http://solv.org/get-involved/events/volunteer-action-training-gresham

Curious about the Columbia Slough waterway and what its Watershed Council does? Take a virtual tour and learn about Council activities at Brew on the Slough. This relaxed evening is a fun opportunity to introduce yourself to the Slough, the Council, and all the Council's work protecting the Slough. Light refreshments and drinks provided: 21+ please. $5 suggested donation. Space is limited, so sign up soon!