Council News
Logjams Installed For North Newell Restoration
The Greater Oregon City Watershed Council and Metro partner to complete another phase in the North Newell Creek Restoration Process. Beginning July 13, helicopters will be transporting logs into the middle reaches of Newell Creek to restore structure that is Read more…
Volunteer Events
Mulch Parties at the John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center!
Join the Greater Oregon City Watershed Council and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for a morning or two of battling invasive plant species with some sheet mulching. Sheet mulching has been used throughout the world for generations to regenerate soil Read more…
Watershed News
Bioblitz at the Environmental Learning Center
June 25, 2022 (Tomorrow!)8 a.m. – NoonFREEAll ages and skill levels are welcome! REGISTER NOW We need your help! Join us at the ELC’s first ever Bioblitz; an event that takes a snapshot of the biodiversity of a specific place.Students, Read more…
Volunteer Events
Mulch Party at ELC Report
Our May 22nd Mulch Party was again a tiny but mighty crew but we had a lot of fun and we could not have asked for better weather. Please join us for the next one on June 11th!
Watershed News
A Birder’s Quest to Oregon City and Nearby
Join our very own Executive Director Tom Gaskill as he introduces us to the birds you might catch a glimpse of in the Oregon City region with some tips on how to begin the life-long journey of birding.
Council News
Tuesday, April 19th, Oregon City Brewing Company Charity Pint Night
Come grab a drink to support your watershed! Oregon City Brewing Company will donate $1 to GOCWC for every OCB pint, taster, soda, crowler, and growler purchased. 5PM – close. Wanna bring the family? Minors are allowed in the taproom Read more…
Volunteer Events
A BIG Thank You to the Environmental Learning Center Event Volunteers
It was a small but mighty crew at the headwaters of Newell Creek tackling invasive plant species to make room for the native plants to thrive. Thank you all!
Webinar Series
Magnificent and Magical: Wildlife of Oregon City and the Portland Metro Region
Join our guest presenter Bill Weiler as he introduces us to some of the varied wildlife found within the Greater Oregon Watersheds with interesting facts and dispels some myths.
Webinar Series
From Ridge Top to the Willamette River: An Introduction to the Greater Oregon City Watersheds
The GOCWC was proud to host John Runyon and Todd Alsbury as they presented an introduction to the three different watersheds that GOCWC works in. They discuss stream health, challenges facing the riparian areas, fish species, and projects that look Read more…