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grew out of a sense of urgency about
what was happening to the environ-
ment around the county. The group
witnessed a surge of development
within the Urban Growth Boundary,
and realized that, if no action was
taken soon, many of the natural fea-
tures of our neighborhoods would be
lost from ill-conceived, dense in-fill
development. Interested people can
show their support for CCUG by going
to the website and clicking the “Show
Your Support” link. Visitors to that
page can send an automated email
indicating support. Contact CCUG by
email: SaveTrees@CCUrbanGreen.org.
ccurbangreen.org
Clackamas River Basin Council
5427 Glen Echo Ave.
Gladstone
Cheryl McGinnis, executive director
503-303-4372
clackamasriver.org
Clackamas River Basin Council is a
local, voluntary Watershed Council,
founded in 1997, with representatives
elected from 21 diverse member
groups in the basin. The group meets
monthly as a consensus-based forum
to foster partnerships for clean water,
to improve fish and wildlife habitat
and improve the quality of life for
those who live, work and recreate in
the Clackamas River basin.
Clackamas River Water Providers
Kimberly Swan, water resource man-
ager
14275 S. Clackamas River Road
Oregon City
503-723-3510
clackamasproviders.org
The Clackamas River Water
Providers is a coalition of the munici-
pal water providers on the Clackamas
River that are working together on
water resource issues. The purpose of
the organization is to collectively fund
and coordinate efforts regarding water
resource planning and management,
water conservation and the develop-
ment of the Clackamas River on a
sustainable basis.
Friends of Elk Rock Island
The Friends of Elk Rock Island is a
volunteer organization of interested
citizens working to promote, protect
and preserve Elk Rock Island. The
Friends, a subcommittee of the Island
Station Neighborhood Association,
sponsor activities such as guided
hikes, trail maintenance, restoration
projects and walking patrols.
For more information about Elk
Rock Island and its stewardship pro-
grams, contact Marissa Aurora Dorais,
stewardship coordinator, Willamette
River Natural Areas, Portland Parks &
Recreation, City Nature, at 503-823-
7016 or e-mail her at marissa.dorais@
portlandoregon.gov.
Friends of Kellogg and Mt. Scott Creeks
Watershed
The organization’s goal is to
improve water quality, provide infor-
mation on plants and wildlife habitat,
foster a cooperative attitude among
landowners and regulators, reduce
damage to creeks and provide an
effective, unified voice on stream
issues.
Contact Steve Berliner at 503-653-7875
Friends of North Clackamas Parks
P.O. Box 220263
Milwaukie
foncp.org
The Friends of North Clackamas
Park is an independent nonprofit
membership organization. The corpo-
ration’s primary purpose is to support
North Clackamas Park, parks within
the city of Milwaukie, and parks within
the North Clackamas Parks and
Recreation District as well as to edu-
cate citizens about these parks, the
parks district and the public process-
es required to support and operate
these parks.
Friends of Trees
3117 N.E. ML King Jr. Blvd.
Portland
503-282-8846
Hotline for upcoming events is 503-
284-TREE (8733)
friendsoftrees.org
Friends of Trees is a nonprofit organi-
zation that depends upon support from
businesses, foundations, public agen-
cies and individuals. Members help
Friends of Trees build stronger commu-
nities and restore the area’s urban for-
est. Sites in Clackamas County include
the Three Creeks area near the North
Clackamas Aquatic Park.
Hopkins Demonstration Forest, operated
by Forests Forever, Inc.
16750 S. Brockway Road
Oregon City
503-632-2150
forestsforever-or.org
Hopkins Demonstration Forest is a
140-acre demonstration forest open to
the public for self-guided exploration,
tours, workshops and education pro-
grams. Guests are welcome during
daylight hours, seven days a week
throughout the year. Three miles of
trails and roads crisscross the wood-
land, leading hikers to a variety of
habitats and forestry demonstrations.
Visitors can walk the Watershed
Interpretive Trail to learn how the
organization protects water quality
and the riparian habitat along Little
Buckner Creek. Families and groups
can enjoy the Cedar Grove Picnic
Shelter, while Scouts and schools like
to meet in the amphitheater.
Johnson Creek Watershed Council
1900 S.E. Milport Road, Suite B
Milwaukie (entrance off McBrod)
503-652-7477
jcwc.org
The mission of the Johnson Creek
Watershed Council is to inspire and
facilitate community investment in the
Johnson Creek Watershed for the pro-
tection and enhancement of its natural
resources.
North Clackamas Parks and Recreation
District
150 Beavercreek Road
Oregon City
503-742-4348
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Thursday.
co.clackamas.or.us/ncprd
North Clackamas Parks and
Recreation District is essential to the
North Clackamas Community. Efficient
and responsive, NCPRD is a partner
with local citizens and public and pri-
vate organizations in providing and
coordinating social and recreational
experiences and environments that
enhance the enjoyment of life and
community.
North Clackamas Urban Watersheds
Council
ncuwc.org
A watershed council is a partner-
ship of a wide range of interested
jurisdictions, citizens and nonprofits
dedicated to protect, restore and edu-
cate people about local watersheds.
The newly formed North Clackamas
Urban Watersheds Council is part-
nered with the North Clackamas Parks
and Recreation District, the city of
Milwaukie, the Oak Lodge Sanitary
District, Water Environment Services,
the Friends of Mt. Scott and Kellogg
Creeks, the Friends of North
Clackamas Parks, the Wetlands
Conservancy and others who will be
coming on board as the group
evolves. The North Clackamas Urban
Watersheds Council welcomes inter-
ested citizens to its meetings, set up
for the third Wednesday of every
month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oak
Lodge Sanitary District office, located
on the corner of Oak Grove Boulevard
and River Road in Oak Grove, at
14611 S. River Road, Oak Grove.
Call 503-550-9282 to get involved.
Oregon City Local Harvest 2020
localharvest.org
This group’s vision is to be growing
and enjoying a surplus of locally pro-
duced foods by 2020, and to encour-
age and foster many individual and
collective projects dedicated to this
goal.
OSU Extension Service - Clackamas
County
200 Warner-Milne Road
Oregon City
503-655-8631
extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas
The Oregon State University
Extension Service engages the people
of Oregon with research-based knowl-
edge and education that focus on
strengthening communities and econ-
omies, sustaining natural resources
and promoting healthy families and
individuals. The extension service
administers 4-H programs, along with
programs to aid farmers, and help
create healthy trees, forests and
watersheds.
SOLVE
2000 S.W. First Ave, Suite 400
Portland
503-844-9571
solv.org
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
SOLVE is a nonprofit organization that
brings together government agencies,
businesses and individual volunteers
in programs and projects to enhance
the livability of Oregon. Gov. Tom
McCall and other community leaders
established the organization in 1969,
when they saw the need for commu-
nity action to address growing prob-
lems in the ever-growing state. Sites
in Clackamas County include Goat
Island and Phillips Creek.
Tsunami Crew
The Tsunami Crew is a long-stand-
ing volunteer group that works in the
Three Creeks area to eradicate inva-
sive species and plant native species.
They are also the land stewards for
the historic oak trees that line the
area. For more information on the
Tsunami Crew, contact Chris Runyard
at crunyard@msn.com.
Water Environment Services, Clackamas
County
150 Beavercreek Road
Oregon City
503-742-4567
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Thursday
co.clackamas.or.us/wes
Mission – Create community value
by providing sustainable wastewater
and stormwater services.
The Wetlands Conservancy
4640 S.W. Macadam #50
Portland
503-227-0778
wetlandsconservancy.org
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Thursday.
The Wetlands Conservancy is dedi-
cated to conserving and promoting
wetlands to support wildlife, water
quality and open space.
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