Skyline Rural Watch Newsline
Mailbox: newsline [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Urgent: alert [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Phone: (503) 621-3501
August 28, 2011
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Illegal Dumping at Skyline Grange
About one month ago a huge load of year debris (mostly tree limbs) was dumped at Skyline Grange. This was upsetting to Grange members since they have worked hard and long over this past year to remove invasive vegetation, non-native trees, and unhealthy trees in its woodland requiring much effort chipping wood which was given to community members in need of mulch. This illegal dump will require the expense of more chipping and manpower. We hope the offender will volunteer to help with the upcoming woodland work parties at the Grange on Saturdays, September 10 and October 1 from 9-noon.
GOVERNMENT:
Multnomah County Land Use News
Multnomah County Land Use & Transportation Program
1600 SE 190TH Ave., Portland, OR 97233
14 Day Opportunity to Comment
Case #: T2-2011-1596
Location: 12735 NW Skyline Blvd
Proposal: Applicant seeks approval of a Significant Environmental Concern permit for an existing residential deck addition and for a proposed attached trellis structure. Property is zoned as Exclusive Farm Use zone and is within the SEC for wildlife habitat and
Comment Period: Written comments regarding this application will be accepted if received at Land Use by 4 p.m. on August 30, 2011. Comments should be directed toward approval criteria applicable to the request. For further information regarding this application, contact Kevin Cook, Staff Planner at 503-988-3043, x 26782 or email at
kevin [dot] c [dot] cook [at] multco [dot] usco [dot] us. The Planning Director will render a decision after the comment period. For details, visit
http://web.multco.us/sites/default/files/land-use-planning/documents/t2-2011-1596.pdfFARM & FOREST:
Land Stewardship
Dates: Wednesday evenings, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Nov. 9
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: OSU Extension Service, 505 N Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens
Cost: $40 per family/ownership
Details: A written Forest Management Plan serves many purposes. It is required for Oregon Tree Farm System participation, to qualify for cost-share funding from the NRCS, and it forms the foundation for sustainable forest management. Landowners can write their own forest management plan and save on professional consulting costs.
Writing a plan takes time and an understanding of your property, but the Mentored Management Planning short course will guide you through the process. Each of the four class sessions will guide you through the plan components, and you will be paired with an experienced "mentor" who will provide one-on-one assistance. For more details, visit
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/sites/default/files/mmp_2011_flyer.pdfDeadline: You must registered by September 2
New Publications
EM 9035, Invasive Species What Gardeners Need to Know
Authors: Robert Emanual, Linda McMahan, and Joy Jones
New July 2011, 8 pages, $5.00
PNW 627, Meadow Voles and Pocket Gophers: Management in Lawns, Gardens, and Cropland
Authors: D. Gunn, R. Hirnyck, G. Shewmaker, S. Takatori, L. Ellis
New June 2011, 16 pages, no charge
West Multnomah SWCD Received Governor's Grant
District Manager Dick Springer, of the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District accepted a $10,000 Governor's Fund for the Environment Grant today at the World Trade Center in Portland. The grant will be used to fund an Agriculture Pesticide Collection Event planned for the Sauvie Island and West Multnomah County areas on November 4, 2011.
"It's an honor to be included in this esteemed group of non-profit organizations that are doing the on-the-ground work to protect and repair our natural areas across the state of Oregon," says Springer. The award recognizes outstanding work in conservation in the Lower Columbia River Basin.
The Pesticide Collection Event will be professionally managed by Clean Harbors Environmental and is aimed at farmers and businesses that either use or have used pesticides and other chemicals in the past. Many times, chemicals are outdated or no longer needed or wanted, but end up sitting in sheds and barns because owners aren't sure how to dispose of them. This event gives landowners a way to legally and safely dispose of the chemicals before they run the risk of seeping into groundwater and nearby water supplies.
The Oregon Governor's Fund for the Environment is supported by pollution penalties. Since its inception in 2005, polluters have been ordered to pay nearly $5 million into the fund. Former Governor Ted Kulongoski and the United States Attorney's office created the fund with the goal of establishing a sustainable revenue source dedicated to local environmental cleanup and restoration focused on preserving and protecting Oregon rivers, watersheds, fish and wildlife.
Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation said, "The goal of these grants is to improve water quality for people and wildlife."
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District mission: "Conserve and protect soil and water resources for people, wildlife and the environment."
Carolyn Myers Lindberg, Communications Coordinator
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
2701 NW Vaughn Street, Suite 450, Portland, OR 97210, 503.238.4775, ext. 101
FROM SKYLINE RIGDE NEIGHBORS WEBSITE - SRNPDX.ORG
Community Calendar
Classifieds:
WANTED: Help with Horse Pasture Refurb
Added: 08/22/2011 - 12:06pm
We need someone to help us refurbish a 3/4 acre horse pasture on Skyline between Newbery and Germantown. Ideal person has a small tractor and pull behind sprayer and seeder. Tasks include cut down small section of existing weeds. Spray (1-2x) with Weed Master. Reseed and fertilize. Would require 3-4 visits each of 4-6 hours. Call for details. Amber at 503-293-3290.
Resource Directory: As a service to neighbors, SRN publishes a listing of local government agencies and businesses in the Skyline Resource Directory. Follow the links in this section to view its contents and learn how to add a business or agency listing.
Listing of organizations and businesses herein does not imply any endorsement of SRN nor does it imply a lack of endorsement for similar organizations or businesses not included.
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Skyline Rural Watch Newsline is a part of Skyline Ridge Neighbors (SRN) and has been produced since June 1994 as a means to communicate neighborhood information. The Newsline is produced by Laurel Erhardt (editor) with help from Miles Merwin, Libby Merwin, Sharon Barthmaier, and Sen Speroff.
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