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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:04 02 25 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782\nMeeting ID: 840 5597 0854\nPasscode: 950112\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84055970854?pwd=nglzvWaYRlQLokkEMovragiuliYkaN.1 \nThis meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton\, with video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. Please inform the MSWCD if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited)\, contact at least 24 hours in advance by phone\, 503-391-9927. \nHB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body\, excluding executive sessions\, must provide to members of the public an opportunity to access and attend the meeting by telephone\, video or other electronic or virtual means. \nOregon residents can file a written grievance with the Marion SWCD regarding a violation of the Public Meetings Law within 30 days of the alleged violation. The grievance should include details about the alleged violation and be submitted to the Marion SWCD District Manager for review. \nMarion SWCD prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, status\, religion\, sexual orientation\, genetic information\, political beliefs\, reprisal\, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, etc.) should contact the District Manager at 503-871-7311 as soon as possible\, and at least 48 hours in\nadvance of the meeting.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-13-2-4/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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SUMMARY:Conservation Club:  From Source to Sink - The Journey of our Water
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered where does our drinking water come from? How does it get to our homes? And what happens after we use it? If so\, this event is for you! \nWe will be getting a firsthand view of the new filtration system added to the City of Salem’s water treatment facility as well as following the course of where our water travels before and after we use it. Don’t miss this chance to get inspired to take action in preserving our community’s water resources! \nAgenda: \n8:30 am – Start at Office and coordinate carpool \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n408 N. Third Ave. Stayton\, OR 97383\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – arrive at Geren Island treatment facility in Stayton for our first tour. \n11:00 am drive back to Stayton for lunch break \n11-11:45 am – lunch in Stayton \n11:45 – drive to Willow Lake Pollution Facility in Keizer \n12:30 – arrive at second tour site and begin tour. \n2:30- end tour and drive back to Stayton for carpoolers \n3:00 – end tour at Stayton office
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/conservation-club-from-source-to-sink-the-journey-of-our-water/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Conservation Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T120000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays:  Mycorrhizal Associations of the Willamette Valley
DESCRIPTION:Lorelle is a forest ecologist\, bird enthusiast\, and wild foods forager. Foraging for mushrooms and birdwatching for over ten years inspired Lorelle to study the forest ecosystems she was spending her time in. Lorelle studied Forestry and Wildlife Biology at the University of Vermont and Forest Ecology while at Oregon State University. Today\, she serves as the OSU Extension Forester for Benton\, Linn\, and Polk Counties where she hopes to inspire people to connect with and steward the land. \nNo registration required.  Check back for ZOOM LINK. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82925333051?pwd=S080enB0UDFSbnVCK01yMWR0eTVzUT09
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/first-fridays-mycorrhizal-associations-of-the-willamette-valley/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:First Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T090000
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SUMMARY:Budget Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Budget is available to view Friday April 4th in the SWCD office by appointment.  Please contact brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net to schedule a time. \n04 14 25 BC 1 Meeting Agenda DRAFT \nFY 25 26 Proposed Budget DRAFT \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nCall-In Number: 1-253-215=8782\nMeeting ID: 872 8257 3498\nPasscode: 324514\n\nIf needed\, 2nd budget committee meeting is April 17 at the above link at the same time.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/budget-committee-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T110000
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SUMMARY:Education and Outreach Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 04 15 EO Complete Packet \nThis is a meeting of Marion SWCD’s Education and Outreach Committee. \n\nTo Join:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83497128477?pwd=ZmZsSXJXc2NGOGN3K1FLZXczVkRNdz09\nMeeting ID: 834 9712 8477\nPasscode: 316646\nDial by your location        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\nDraft Agenda \nIf you need special accommodations\, including translation services\, in order to participate\, please call Kassi Roosth at 971-382-2000 or email kassi.roosth@marionswcd.net as far in advance as possible. \nThe Marion SWCD is an equal opportunity employer\, providing services to the public without regard to race\, religion\, color\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, national origin\, mental or physical disability\, marital status\, age or other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/education-and-outreach-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committees
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SUMMARY:Natural Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held by video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. \n04 16 25 Natural Resource Committee Packet \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83817827407?pwd=WWRIZlArTUF2Sk9QeXFvU3ZSRFZLZz09 \nCall In Number: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 838 1782 7407 | Passcode: 507254\nStaff Contact: Cesar Zamora | cesar.zamora@marionswcd.net \nAgenda Changes and/or Additions \n1. Public Comment\n2. Board Updates on Committee Recommendations\n3. 2025 Minutes\nAction\n4. ODA Scope of Work Focus Area-Agriculture Water Quality Plan\nDiscuss\n5. Should the District Provide Comment on Projects?\nDiscuss\n6. Emerald Ash Borer SLAM with Pudding River Watershed Council\nDiscuss & Recommendation\n7. Plant Health Conservation Practice\nDiscuss\n8. Cattleman’s Associations Wildlife Damage Prevention and Compensation Program\nDiscuss\n9. Marion SWCD Process to Help Facilitate Meetings\nDiscuss
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/natural-resources-committee-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District for a plant walk through Bush Park to learn about native and invasive plants and get free resources\, including a Meadowscaping Handbook (digital version)\, to update your yard to be  water-wise and pollinator-friendly. \nThe plant walk will feature blooming wildflowers\, oak grove\, riparian plants\, and plant identification. \nAt this free event\, participants will be walking through Bush Park from 10 a.m. – noon\, starting at the base of the derby track hill. Wear comfortable shoes\, dress for the weather\, and bring your reusable water bottle. \nFor accessibility questions\, please contact Julianah. \nInformation Link
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/plant-walk/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Outreach
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250429
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Salem
DESCRIPTION:Join the City Nature Challenge\n\n\n\nWhat is the City Nature Challenge?\nThe City Nature Challenge is a four-day worldwide challenge where community members go out and make observations using their cell phone of wild plants and wild animals using the iNaturalist app. These observations go into a large database used by scientists to further their knowledge and research on biodiversity. You can be a citizen scientist by participating in this challenge! \nHow to Participate\n\nDownload the iNaturalist app available in the Google Play and Apple app stores. Make an iNaturalist account.\nTake photos of wild plants and animals during the four days of the challenge. The challenge takes place in April each year.\nUpload your observations to share with the iNaturalist community.\nYou can make observations on your own during the challenge dates or attend a City of Salem bioblitz event.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/city-nature-challenge-salem/
LOCATION:Multiple City Wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T150000
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SUMMARY:Pudding River Bio-Assessment Event
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URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/pudding-river-bio-assessment-event/
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