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Each year thousands of volunteers head out to the beach to clear the entire Oregon coastline of litter and marine debris. On March 28th, you can be part of this monumental effort, celebrating 30 years of teamwork between coastal communities, volunteers, local haulers, sponsors and more. Join the 30th Annual SOLVE Spring cleanup event on Saturday, March 28th from 10 am to 1 pm! Your efforts will help protect people, wildlife and coastal economies, and keep our state beautiful. Sign up to go to your favorite beach or to explore somewhere new at http://solveoregon.org/what-we-do/solve-spring-oregon-beach-cleanup

Calling all volunteers to the fourth annual Rock Creek Partnership Watershed Wide Event!  Join local efforts to plant and care for native trees and shrubs at three different sites along Rock Creek in Happy Valley, OR.

**Space is limited; pre-register HERE (http://bit.ly/RCPWWE2015) to save your place!**

WHERE: The event is held at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley.  More specific information to be sent upon registration.  We will shuttle all volunteers by bus to a nearby restoration site (and of course back for lunch!).

WHEN:  Saturday, March 14th -- please meet by 8:45am.  The event will be done about 1:00pm

WHAT:  Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots

WHO: You, your friends, family, and anyone else you think might enjoy this fun planting event!  All are welcome, although pre-registration is required.

WHAT ELSE:  The Rock Creek Partnership will provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast refreshments and coffee.  The Wild Rose Trail Band will be providing live music for us to enjoy as you're arriving before we leave for our planting sites!  A lunch is also provided to all volunteers when our restoration efforts are completed, about 12:30pm.

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The Rock Creek Partnership was formed in 2011 and is a collaboration between the Clackamas River Basin Council, Friends of Trees, and SOLVE and is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.

Plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves will be provided on site.  Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles.  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

 http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/council-creek-planting-day

Clatskanie CLEAN has already held one clean up day at the Beaver Falls site and removed over a thousand pounds of trash. There is an additional dump pile adjacent to the falls trail, which consists of multiple tires and old appliances and is going to require more technical and muscle help than we can muster on our own - preferably a vehicle with a winch to pull the tires up to the road - there is a precipitous slope involved - and some cutting tools. Beaver Falls is a beautiful natural site adjacent to an important watershed - there are environmental and safety as well as aesthetic considerations in completing this CLEAN up. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/beaver-falls-clean

Plant native trees and shrubs to improve habitat and water quality.  Tools and gloves will be provided on site.  Drinking water will also be provided but feel free to bring your own water bottles.  This can be messy work, so please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/dahl-park-planting-day-0