Volunteer with CoosWA this Winter!
In 2009, the Coos Watershed Association sprayed knotweed patches for almost 30 individual landowners and 8 businesses along the Millicoma and Coos Rivers and in the towns adjacent to the Coos Bay. Additionally, due to press coverage of the knotweed program this year, we were able to help 7 other people and learn about other knotweed patches in the area. Visit our knotweed resource webpage to learn more about why knotweed is so invasive: http://www.cooswatershed.org/knotweed.
CoosWA has received a grant from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to replant these areas with beneficial native plants. We are looking for volunteers to help us plant these trees in December and January. This is a great way to get involved in restoring your local watershed. Tree planting will take place in December 2009 and January 2010, mostly on the South Coos River. No experience is necessary.
What can you do?
Volunteer to help plant native trees along local rivers to replace invasive knotweed that degrades stream bank ecosystems.
When?
Any day of the week in December 2009 and January 2010, excluding holidays.
What to bring?
Be prepared for cold, wet conditions with rain gear and boots. Please also bring a sack lunch. CoosWA will provide coffee, snacks, and gloves.
Who to contact?
Contact Tyler Pedersen at 541-888-5922 or tpedersen@cooswatershed.org. When contacting Tyler, please specify what days of the week and times you are available, and whether you have tree-planting experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Tyler Pedersen
Lowlands Restoration Projects Manager
Coos Watershed Association
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