In 2016, Seneca Saw Mill added several new functions to their site on Hwy 99, sparking a need to re-configure operations and leading them to think differently about how to manage water on site. Seneca has year-round water inputs, including log irrigation and process water from the kiln and Co-Generation Facility, plus stormwater from the … Read more
First Christian Church has replaced two existing landscaped islands with rain gardens to manage the runoff from a parking lot. More information to come!
Property Manager Lee Davis approached the Long Tom Watershed Council after one of his tenants handed him an outreach flyer for the Amazon Creek Initiative. After contacting the Council, and having a site visit, Lee and Project Manager Jason Schmidt of LTWC agreed upon a set of ‘Best Management Practices’ that can be implemented on-site. … Read more
When HIV Alliance moved to their new location directly adjacent to Amazon Creek on City View, the 12,000 square foot parking lot was in severe disrepair. Their realtor, Justin Schmick with Windermere Realty, was familiar with the Trout Friendly Landscape Program, so he connected with the Council to see if we could help with the … Read more
At 4020 Steward Road, adjacent to Amazon Creek, Mountain Rose Herbs (MRH) installed a 500 sqft rain garden that manages 11,000 sqft of stormwater runoff from their primary parking area. Additionally, 23 trees planted to help reduce heat on the property and expand the habitat function of the Creek. In summer of 2016, the existing … Read more
Essex General Construction has remodeled their home building with a rain garden and native habitat project. They have created a naturalistic landscape composed of a series of cascading rain gardens that manages 800 sqft of roof surface runoff. The project not only collects and filters water but also adds a beautiful foreground for a outdoor … Read more
A patch of lawn near a storm drain presented an ideal space for a rain garden. The curb from the parking lot was removed, the drain bypassed, and a depression was created for water to flow into. Native plants have been attracting bees and other pollinators ever since! The completed rain garden offers both environmental … Read more
OSU Extension is located on a site with Historic designation and as such, any changes to the site have to meet strict criteria. To date, we have been able to install two projects that meet these as well as city stormwater management manual criteria, managing over half of the large roof surfaces. Both projects have … Read more
Rain gardens and swales manage the runoff of 800 sq ft of impervious surface at Essex General Construction, Inc! Essex General Construction is located on W. 7th Ave right along Amazon Creek. When Jon, the owner, found out about LTWC’s Trout Friendly Landscape Pledge, he was excited to jump on board. LTWC advised on the installation … Read more
