OUR PRIORITIES OUR PROGRAMS GET INVOLVED STAY INFORMED SUBSCRIBE OUR STORY Search Our Priorities Everyone living, working, or playing within Washington County has an impact on the health of the Tualatin River watershed. By working together to conserve land and water, we can help our watershed and our community continue to thrive. Cardinal meadowhawk dragonfly. Photo credit: Roger Williams. Clean & Abundant Water The Tualatin River and its many tributaries provide our drinking water, irrigation for crops, habitat for fish and wildlife, recreation opportunities, and resources for local industries. Unfortunately, many of these waterways are experiencing pollution. There are a variety of actions we can all take to ensure that our water stays clean and accessible for current and future generations, especially in the face of a changing climate. EXPLORE CLEAN & ABUNDANT WATER Dive into these related topics: STREAMSIDE PLANTINGS WATER CONSERVATION RAINWATER MANAGEMENT Healthy Soil Healthy soil is the basis for healthy ecosystems and healthy communities. Everything gets its start from the soil – from the food we eat, to the homes we live in, to the clothes we wear. Healthy soils are complex systems full of life. The more we can do to keep them that way, the better off we will be! When we care for our soil, we are also supporting clear air, clean water, bountiful crops, vibrant forests, diverse wildlife habitat, and beautiful landscapes. EXPLORE HEALTHY SOIL Dig deeper into these related topics: SOIL TESTING COMPOSTING SOIL EROSION COVER CROPS Food & Farms Access to fresh, nutritious food is an important part of maintaining a healthy community. We all rely on farmers to supply the food we eat and the products we use every day. The fertile land on which farmers grow these crops is under constant pressure to be converted for residential or industrial uses. By preserving our community’s farmland and supporting agriculture through farmers markets, we can all help maintain a thriving local food system. EXPLORE FOOD & FARMS Nosh on these related topics: SMALL ACREAGE FARMS MUD, MANURE, PASTURE MANAGEMENT FARMLAND PRESERVATION IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY Thriving Habitats Just like humans, wildlife need access to food, water, and shelter. As our communities continue to expand, the natural spaces that fish, birds, mammals, and other wildlife rely on become degraded and disconnected. There are many ways we can work together to protect essential habitats and help wildlife move across the landscape, access food, and stay safe in urban, rural, and forested areas. EXPLORE THRIVING HABITATS Flourish with these related topics: NATIVE PLANTS CREATING WILDLIFE HABITAT POLLINATORS & BENEFICIAL INSECTS IMPORTANT HABITATS Invasive Species Management Invasive species damage lands and waters that native plants and animals need to survive. These species can disrupt our backyards, our farms, our waterways, our natural areas, and our forests. These damages can also impact the local economy and threaten the well-being of people. It is important to spot these species quickly and to work diligently to control their spread across the landscape. EXPLORE INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT Disrupt with these tools: WEED & PEST DIRECTORY EARLY DETECTION AND RAPID RESPONSE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Resilient Forests Healthy, functioning forests are active ecosystems that support wildlife, provide us with clean air, improve water quality, and capture carbon. About one half of the land area in Washington County is forestland, much of which contributes to the local economy by creating jobs and generating forest products. By caring for these forests wisely, we can help ensure that they are resilient to future disturbances like diseases, invasive species, or fire. EXPLORE RESILIENT FORESTS Navigate with these related topics: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING FOREST RULES TO KNOW WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT Email me about caring for the soil and water! Email Address Find an Event CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ABOUT US Our Story Our Watershed Our Staff Our Board Careers Reports & Publications RESOURCES Event Calendar Weed & Pest Directory Contractor Directory Library & Videos Tool Loan Program News CONTACT US Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400 Hillsboro, OR. 97124 Phone: 503-334-2288 Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Email Us FOLLOW US العربية 简体中文 繁體中文 English Filipino Français Deutsch हिन्दी 한국어 Русский Español Tiếng Việt © 2021 Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Non-Discrimination Policy | Privacy Policy | Website Design by Hoopla Creative