imrivers.com

Team mates who do river stuff, check it:

So I went to the River Rally this weekend (river nerds everywhere, and I am one of them because I bought a t-shirt), and I learned about this REALLY COOL new website called imrivers.com.
Apparently a bunch of computer nerds got together and volunteered to create a website based in GIS and google maps that any small river-related organization can use to easily and clearly display information and sites. It is perfect for Willamette Riverkeeper purposes and might be great for you too!

Here's the catch (and this is not a pyramid scheme). The computer nerds themselves do not charge anything for their time and effort, but licensing fees make the site a bit of an expensive enterprise. Right now you can sign up for free and play around with the site until July 31st. After that, if things stay the same, it will probably cost about $100/month to have one of these sites. However, the more people who build sites, the less expensive it will become - so the more the word spreads, the cheaper it is for everyone. Also, if there is enough interest and hub-bub about it they may be able to find a sponsor and make the whole thing free (or a hell of a lot cheaper).

So go check it out and see if your organization could use it. And spread the word to other people who may care. Please? For Willamette Riverkeeper?
Also check out my sweet site-in-the-making at www.imrivers.com/willamette

Fun event! FREE canoeing!

All are invited to attend the Willamette River Water Trail Dedication Event.

Saturday June 2
10am - 3pm
Willamette Park in Portland

Celebrate the completion of the Willamette River Water Trail and the dedication of the trail's Northern Section. This will be the first chance to pick up a copy of the free waterproof water trail guide covering the mainstem Willamette from Salem to Portland. All are welcome to attend. Activities include: speakers, ribbon cutting, paddling, boat demonstrations, river resources, educational displays, and more.

10 am Registration & displays open
Paddle/ Boat demonstrations & free canoe launches begin
Noon Dedication Ceremony
Governor Ted Kulongoski
Congressman David Wu
Lynn Scarlett, Dep. Secretary, U.S. Dept of Interior
Tim Wood, Director, Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept
Zari Santner, Director, Portland Parks & Recreation
Noon - 3 p.m. Paddles, displays & boat demos

Bring your own craft or reserve a free canoe. Canoes and gear will be available for 45 minute time slots each hour from 10am until 2pm. Reserve by contacting Willamette Riverkeeper at 503-223-6418 or emailing amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org.

Rent a kayak by contact the following paddling shops

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe 503.285.1819 http://www.aldercreek.com/

Portland Kayak Company 503-459-4050 http://www.portlandrivercompany.com/

Sportcraft Marina (503) 656-6484 http://www.sportcraftmarina.com/

We hope you can join us for this celebration event! Find out more about the water trail at www.willamettewatertrail.org.

Amy Morrison
River Protection Coordinator
Willamette Riverkeeper
503-223-6418
amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org
www.willamette-riverkeeper.org

New Address
Portland Boathouse
1515 SE Water Ave #102
Portland OR 97214

team cd

good beautiful sunny tuesday y'all.
just wanted to let you guys know that i'm only shy of a couple of songs until the interrobang's 2007 cd awesomeness mix number one is complete!! wooooo!!
so to those who haven't thought of their one song yet (i understand it's hard to narrow down your extensive musical repertoire to just one ...), please send it soon!
can't wait to see what else is coming in.
enjoy the sun!
eric

Volunteering with the CSWC

Hiya Team!
I have two fab opportunities for you, if you like to help out on Saturdays ...

Stewardship Saturday
May 12th, 9-12, Trail work at Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave
Super fun! We have two sections of trail that need to be re-laid before the summer crowds hit -

Explorando El Columbia Slough
June 16th, 1-5pm, Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th
This event is geared towards the local Hispanic community, and includes free activities of all kinds: canoeing, dancing, storytelling, face-painting, booths, macros, and more! We need lots of volunteers for a variety of positions, about half of which require a Spanish-speaking individual. This event will be lots of fun, so sign up for a shift by calling me at 503-281-1132!

Cheers,
Melissa

a very *SPECIAL* volunteering opportunity...

good afternoon guys. hope each and every one of you enjoyed the sunshine during some part of the day today. anyways, just wanted to give you guys a heads up on an upcoming and unique volunteer event taking place at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center (Vancouver, WA):

Come join and engage us at Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center on Sat. May 5,
2007 from 10am to 2pm for our 7th annual Special Needs Fishing Festival. A community and
family event held in conjunction with Join Hands Day, to provide fishing opportunities to individuals with special needs. Many activities on hand, including fish printing, fly tying, face painting, Eartha the clown, and much more.

Excellent volunteer opportunities available (including fish gutting, assist with fishing, face painting, keeping me hydrated, and others).

Free cost! , t shirts for all volunteers !! , breakfast!!! and even lunch!!!!

Our address is 12208 SE Evergreen Highway Vancouver, WA 98683, at the Historic Vancouver
Trout Hatchery. Please contact me (you know where I'm at) for more information.

Kelly Creek Natural Area IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Spring Fling Volunteer Project at Kelly Creek

Description: Come out to Kelly Creek Natural Area for an invigorating morning of trail restoration, blackberry removal and native plant installation. The efforts of neighborhood residents will continue Parks & Recreation’s goal to improve and add to the natural distinctiveness of this area. On these Saturday mornings, community volunteers will remove Blackberry bushes, restore the trail and install native vegetation. Volunteers will work along side other dedicated volunteers, be invigorated by nature and enjoy light refreshments.

Date: April 28 & May 5, 2007

Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Where: Kelly Creek Natural Area-meet by the retention pond in the natural area

Location: Entrance #1-SE15th and SE Condor Ave
Entrance #2-SE Eagle Lane & SE Woodland Drive

Bring: Come prepared for changing weather conditions; bring gloves or other appropriate hand covering; wear enclosed shoes

What’s Involved: Remove Invasive Blackberry Bushes and Ivy Vines
Install Native Plant Vegetation
Impact Area: Environment/Natural Area

Interests: Parks, Natural Areas, Plants, Environment
Skills: Gardening, Restoration Work, Enthusiastic

Please R.S.V.P.
Project Leader(s): Adela Genoves & Terri Fackrell
Contact: 503-618-2789 or adela.genoves@ci.gresham.or.us
Gresham Parks & Recreation Division
Cultivating Community Through People, Parks and Programs

Booooookkkkssss

Going along with book postings - here is a good book that I am reading right now:



I believe the movie based on this novel is out in theaters now. It's a great book about an Indian family in America, the challenges they face, their culture and understanding who you are and where you come from. I highly recommend it!