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EnviroCorps 4th Quarter 1996 Report
September 26, 1996
10.
Member Data
All members have now finished their service with EnviroCorps for the program year 1995-96.
Number of members allocated by USDA = 13
Number of members whose enrollment forms were received by USDA = 17
This apparent overenrollment may be explained as follows:
The program was allocated two part-time slots and 12 full-time slots. The first EnviroCorps
program coordinator (Jennifer Thompson) enrolled six part-time members (not including Karen
Shay, who left early) and ten full-time members. Of the ten full-time members, eight were in
X41B and two were in Y41A. All of the part-time members were in X41B. Jennifer's intent was
to assign four part-time members to the two unused full-time slots. This was communicated in
previous quarterly reports but was not corrected on the printout. Apparently, the National Trust
office was unaware of this substitution, because their records show that four of the part-time
EnviroCorps members will not receive education awards until (hopefully) this issue is
straightened out.
EnviroCorps would appreciate it if this issue could be resolved, and resolved as soon as
possible. The affected part-time members feel that they have earned education awards.
The confusion over the reallocation of the slots was not their fault. The new program
coordinator, Eann Rains, recently sent a memo to the state and federal NRCS offices, the
National Trust office, and the Oregon office of the Corporation for National and Community
Service.
14.
Additional Community Service Objectives
State OP Obj PGM Obj/Impact Statement Yr's QTY QTY Unit of Meas. 4th Q 1st 3 Q's
Site No. Code
Target
QTY
QTY
OR X41B
Non-native plants
15
Acres
5 Ac.
10 Ac.
removed to improve
native plant survival rate
OR X41B
Plantings maintained
50
Acres
20 Ac. 30 Ac.
to maximize survival
Total Year's QTY
Year's Success
Success
4th Q Success Year's Success
Target
Unit of Measure
15 Ac.
90%
Removed
100%
100%
50 Ac.
75%
Survival rate
113%
113%
after 6 months
15.
Community Service Objectives Narrative
An important aspect of our program is the removal of invasive non-native plants that choke out
desirable native plants. Examples are blackberries, purple loosestrife, teasel, and nightshade.
This work involves a) saving newly-planted native vegetation from the competition of invasives,
and b) preparing sites for upcoming plantings. The sites we renovated and/or maintained
include Smith and Bybee Lakes, Whitaker Ponds, Bybee Howell, Delta Park, and property
behind a business (all impacting the Columbia Slough), and Oxbow Park on the Sandy River.
We also spent five days this summer along the Tualatin River in West Linn, OR, removing
blackberry vines to prepare the site for a planting this fall. Because this work has not been
included as an objective up to this point, we are adding it to our list of objectives as part of this
report.
This quarter, we took on a new type of project, which we are including under (previously
established) objective EN-E009A. During the floods last February, a hill on the edge of the
Lewis and Clark College campus experienced a landslide. The hill has a steep slope about as
long as a football field. Trees and English ivy were washed out as a large volume of water
cascaded down the hill toward a house. With technical assistance and a design developed by
a private environmental consulting firm, the EnviroCorps team installed cross-slope drains to
divert seeping underground water and rainwater, laid jute netting to stabilize the slope, and
planted 150 native trees and shrubs whose root systems will hold the soil better than the
English ivy did. The members had never worked on a landslide before and learned a lot. They
also found it to be a fun and challenging project.
16.
Community Building Objectives Narrative
Over the course of the city's Downspout Disconnection Project, EnviroCorps has had ample
opportunity to work with volunteers. Our responsibilities have included teaching these
volunteers about the water pollution caused in Portland by the city's overburdened sewer
system, along with showing them how to disconnect residential downspouts to help solve the
problem. Several of the volunteers have gone on to train more volunteers; in effect, the
education and hands-on training that started with EnviroCorps has snowballed throughout the
community. EnviroCorps continues to work with new volunteers, who, in turn, train others.
The entire community benefits from these efforts.
The EnviroCorps team of part-time members spent nine months at Portland's new
Environmental Middle School, working with 125 students to develop projects of an educational
and community service nature. Toward the end of the academic year, as the planned projects
were winding down, the students continued to think up new projects they wanted to try. Over
the summer, several students were active in program work. Six of them worked with us in the
LINKS project, assisting us in providing environmental service learning to disadvantaged
elementary school students at a day camp. Others got their families involved in maintaining
the garden that the EMS students and EnviroCorps members had designed and installed on
the EMS schoolground. Two boys who had visited a botanical garden in Portland with their
class during the school year decided on their own to return to the garden several times during
the summer to help out. EnviroCorps helped foster the spirit of volunteerism in many EMS
students: a spirit that will extend beyond EnviroCorps's projects and will likely last long into the
future.
17.
AmeriCorps Member Development Objectives Narrative
The EnviroCorps members had a positive experience and came away with a greater sense of
responsibility as a citizen and commitment to community involvement. Every member has a
new sense of what volunteerism means and how to involve others or inspire them to
community service. Several members had an amazing increase in their own work ethic and
how to be a model citizen. And many members are already enrolled in community college,
universities, graduate school, or the Army Reserve.
Since ending her year of service with EnviroCorps, member Ann Ledo has found three part-
time jobs, all related to community service and all inspired by her role with EnviroCorps. Ann is
teaching art at the Environmental Middle School, where she served as an EnviroCorps
member. She will be designing and teaching a class in mosaic tiling for students at Mt. Tabor
Middle School and working with disabled youth through the school district. Ann is beginning
her senior year as an education major at the University of Portland. She is keeping the
EnviroCorps spirit with her as she moves on in the world.
18.
Unique Successes or Great Stories
This summer, in the LINKS project, EnviroCorps members spent two days a week providing
environmental education and service learning opportunities to 20 children (in grades K-4) from
one of Portland's most disadvantaged neighborhoods. One of the LINKS children was Max, a
five year old with quick wits and boundless energy who, during a trip to the zoo, required the
constant attention of two adults just to keep him from wandering into trouble. We learned little
about Max's home life other than that his mother was in and out of jail on drug-related charges
during the six weeks of the LINKS program. Most of the other LINKS kids had home lives no
better than Max's. When the program ended, we were glad to see that Max was still with us
and smiling. We were proud to know that, at the very least, we helped provide a caring and
consistent environment for children like Max to learn and grow over the summer, and, at best,
we helped create an experience that will shape these young lives long into the future.
The City of Portland's Combined Sewer Overflow Downspout Disconnection Program,
designed to remove sewer water from our river system, has disconnected downspouts from
over 1000 homes. There has been a high level of community volunteer involvement in the two
years since the program's inception. EnviroCorps has provided an invaluable service to the
CSO program, through educating school and youth groups, canvassing neighborhoods to
inform homeowners about the issues, and training and assisting volunteers on disconnection
days. All told, between the volunteers, city staff, and EnviroCorps, literally millions of gallons
per year of stromwater/household sewage mix have been removed from the Columbia Slough
and the Columbia River. The Downspout Disconnection Program continues to expand, and
EnviroCorps will carry on its role in improving out water quality.
Early in the program year, the part-time team helped design and organize the building of a
garden at the Environmental Middle School. After the program year ended, vandals broke the
windows in the shed, knocked over interpretive signs, chopped down two trees, and destroyed
several flowering plants. The staff of the school and parents of students quickly worked to
restore the garden as much as possible. We are glad to see a project we started be sustained
by the community for whom it was aimed.
19.
Difficulties Faced by the Program
This year's summer youth program involved working with a new partner agency. The new
partner was an alternative school for at-risk youth. For several reasons, communication
between EnviroCorps and the alternative school was inadequate. Also, the partner failed to
follow through on promises that were outlined in the partnership agreement as their
responsibility. (Examples include transportation arrangements, assistance in supervising and
disciplining the youth, the articulation and enforcement of an attendance policy, and the
provision of T-shirts for the youth and our members.) This lack of follow-through resulted in
frustration on the part of our members. For many of the youth, it was their first work
experience. We learned some things about the importance of clear communication, clearly-
defined roles, and getting issues out in the open so they can be dealt with effectively.
Because of budget constraints, tools were purchased during the program year that couldn't
stand up to the demands of heavy workloads. Some handles broke; other tools lost bolts or
became dull. Members had to purchase their own boots and were not issued enough gloves
to get them through the year. This year, efforts will be made to procure better quality tools and
keep them sharp and in good condition. We will attempt to get a more adequate supply of
clothing, raingear, boots, gloves, etc. donated or at a discount in the upcoming program year.
In mid-July, during the fourth quarter, EnviroCorps program coordinator Jennifer Thompson
took a different job. She was replaced by Eann Rains, who started the end of July. The
transition period proved challenging to the members and team leaders, as there were a couple
of weeks in which there was no real presence from a program coordinator. Each member was
challenged to reach a new level of awareness and commitment to the team, and to keep the
lines of communication open. The EnviroCorps team rallied well and the transition went
smoothly.
The nature of our work (labor-intensive outdoor work using hand tools over difficult terrain)
resulted in injuries and poison oak exposure for a few of our members. We were able to find
modified work for them to do. In the future, we should have some plans already in place for
light duty work should someone become injured. We should also develop contingency plans in
advance for days when the weather and ground conditions prohibit work on outdoor projects.
20.
National Identity Activities
The part-time team's partnership with the Environmental Middle School garnered national
recognition and gave us the third place award at the National Service and Education
Partnerships for Success Symposium.
EnviroCorps took the lead on the National Day of Service in the Portland area, organizing a
massive tree planting that involved over 150 community members and 100 AmeriCorps
volunteers at the Fairview Creek Headwaters in Gresham, OR, on April 27, 1996.
The LINKS project this summer drew together members of three AmeriCorps programs:
EnviroCorps, Friend of Children, and the Foster Grandparents. They provided a six-week
educational day camp in southeast Portland for at risk five through eleven year olds. The
partnerships proved an unqualified success with each of the AmeriCorps programs bringing
the strength of its experience to the project.
In July, we had a day of community service with Northwest Service Academy, which is another
AmeriCorps program. We built a playground structure for Ardenwald Middle School in
Portland. It was a fun day that demonstrated the work of AmeriCorps to many people.
21.
Organizational Changes
The most significant change in our program this quarter was the change in program
coordinators. The EnviroCorps team and its management team are pleased with the work the
new program coordinator is doing.
22.
Organizational Improvements
There seem to be some problems with the completion and tracking of AmeriCorps Enrollment
Forms and other member forms. Some of our members have not been enrolled in the National
Trust, even though their forms were sent in months ago. This is causing hardship for members
who have completed their service hours and want to use the education awards they were
promised. It would be helpful if the staff of individual AmeriCorps programs (not just the
members) could be alerted to these paperwork/computer entry problems so we could better
advise and assist our members.
If there is anything you can do to encourage the state of Alaska to accept AmeriCorps service
awards, it would be much appreciated. One of our members is from Alaska and has had to
pay toward her student loans this year.
23.
Primary Training and Other Technical Assistance Needs
The assistance we received this year, especially at the state AmeriCorps graduation, was well-
received. New program coordinator Eann Rains attended a conference for AmeriCorps
programs in the Northwest and found it extremely helpful as an orientation.
Next year's team leaders and members will benefit from any training that helps them
understand AmeriCorps policies and how EnviroCorps relates to the other AmeriCorps
programs around the country. The feeling of national identity and purpose cannot be
underemphasized.
Specific training we would like to offer EnviroCorps members next year include:
First aid/CPR
Disaster relief
Safety on the job
Identification of poisonous plants
Team building activities
Leadership training for all members
Handling hazardous materials
Transitioning from AmeriCorps to a career
Resume/cover letter writing
Networking, job placement
Also, it would be good to have more statewide or regional AmeriCorps gatherings to foster a
sense of AmeriCorps as a community, and sponsor some statewide cooperative projects. For
example, all the AmeriCorps programs in Oregon could meet together to do a special project in
a community.
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Serving Farms and Ranches in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho
60 Pages
$1
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, 1996
AmeriCorps deserves funding
Value of volunteer program can't be measured in dollars
AmeriCorps is one of President
1970s. The programs work the
at the end of his year can be ap-
Clinton's favorite programs. It is
same way.
plied to his student loan obliga-
on a Republican chopping block.
Guest
To be effective, each participant
tion, or help fund graduate
According to an opponent, it is not
must be a self- starter and like
school. And should he try again
a volunteer program since the "vol-
Comment
to work independently. At the
to land a regular job, who would
unteers" are paid. That politician
same time, one must communi-
not hire him, since he has such
is ignorant of how the program
Milt
cate with many types of people.
a variety of valuable experi-
works or wants to confuse by sim-
Nelson
In J.R.'s case, that means students,
ence? Oh yes, he has 20,000 broth-
plification. Sound-bite journalism,
teachers, administrators, farmers,
ers and sisters doing similar pro-
I think it's called.
fishermen, workers, Oregon
jects across the land. And sóme
Attending numerous watershed
ecology. He has improved the ac-
State University scientists and
politician thinks it all a waste.
council meetings and agricultural
curacy of data gathering so the
politicians. In an ordinary job, one
Farmers know best when pro-
field days, I have been struck by
threatened listing of coho salmon
does one set of tasks: line work-
jects are effective, because Moth-
how often the most worthwhile in-
as endangered can be forestalled.
er, secretary, organizer, leader or
er Nature rewards or punishes.
novations in technology, applic-
He has organized the environ-
publicist. J. R. did all of these and
Stipended volunteer programs
able science and productive com-
mental science teachers of every
more.
such as AmeriCorps see results
munity interaction depend on
Curry County school district into
If he could have landed a reg-
judged in the same harsh way. If
grant funding from a variety of
a permanent relationship to ex-
ular job, he would have. But be-
the product of programs begun by
sources to have a chance at im-
change ideas. He is a volunteer.
cause he had a degree in histo-
politicians were to be evaluated
plementation.
How can that be, since he is
ry and environmental science from
in such a light, they would be
AmeriCorps is one example of
supported by federal govern-
the University of Wisconsin and
maintained or ended on merit, not
such funding. Here on the Ore-
ment funding? He is "earning" ap-
could work at his assignment full
on partisan grounds.
gon south coast, the volunteer I
proximately minimum wage, but
time, he could be effective. He was
know best is J.R. Van Slyke. His
his expertise is worth two or three
able to work on a base built by a
Milt Nelson is a freelance
assignment is watershed restora-
times that amount. How do I know
preceding AmeriCorps volunteer.
writer who corresponds for the
tion. His year of work has resulted
this? Because I directed the
He isn't being paid what his
Capital Press from the south coast
in 150 Brookings Middle School
work of over 100 Vista Volunteers
skill level should command, but
of Oregon. He worked 25 years in
students learning about watershed
in a seven-year period in the
he is rewarded. Direct payments
human resource agencies.
AMERICORPS APPRECIATION BANQUET
a
The Southwest Oregon Rural Development Team celebrated the end of the year of
community service at a banquet held at Wildlife Safari. After a drive through tour we
enjoyed a ceremony where AmeriCorps members, community members, agency
partners and RC&D board members reflected on the things we are proud of
accomplishing together. Each member took a few minutes to share their proudest
accomplishments, afterward community representatives and partners eagerly spoke
about. their appreciation for what they have been able to get done with the help,
enthusiasm and skills of the AmeriCorps members.
This year's AmeriCorps members were proud of personal growth, learning new skills
and conquest over challenges. They all learned the benefits of working with a wide
diversity of people including ranchers and environmentalists, elderly and youth,
government and private. They gained a profound appreciation for the importance of
community involvement in identifying and resolving local issues.
Community members related that they too have gained some special insight into
themselves and their own situations through the experience of working with an
AmeriCorps member. Several community hosts felt that the members themselves
have a hard time realizing how much they have accomplished. In Curry County, J. R.
was able to create a coalition to enhance environmental education throughout the
county; the part that is hard for J.R. to recognize is that previously these schools and
educators barely communicated with each other. Pat helped North County develop
and submit projects, but most importantly she helped them learn to represent their own
interests at the county level in a way no expert could have ever accomplished. Dave
coaxed four school districts to agree to developing joint outdoor learning sites on Bear
Creek; this is the first time these four districts have ever signed a joint agreement!
The Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board program manager also honored
AmeriCorps members by being our guest speaker. He caught the contagious energy
and appreciation for the assistance AmeriCorps members had provided to local
citizens' groups. He commented how important local, voluntary organizations were to
watershed and fisheries efforts in Oregon where Threatened and Endangered
Species Listings are changing our use of natural resources.
As we handed out awards, a lion's awesome roar grabbed our attention through the
open window. We may have walked more quickly back to our cars, but we left
reflecting that in southern Oregon, AmeriCorps members are proud to help
communities help themselves by getting things done, the community hosts are proud
of what they are able to accomplish with their AmeriCorps members and the RC&D is
proud to sponsor a USDA rural development team.
Southwest Oregon RC&D
invites you to a no-host
AmeriCorps Appreciation
Banquet
Honoring
Jim Collins
Chaline Owings
Dave Jacob
Brad Pearce
Pat McVean
J.R. Van Slyke
ON: Wednesday, August 28, 1996
AT: Wildlife Safari's White Rhino Restaurant
SAFARI TOUR: 4:00 pm - in vans with a guide
SOCIAL:
5:30 pm - no-host beer and wine available
DINNER:
6:30 pm - chicken or steak for $10.65
Please join us in a tribute to the
accomplishments of AmeriCorps members
working together with local communities. Help
us celebrate the second year of AmeriCorps in
southwest Oregon and show appreciation for the
community service of our members.
An R.S.V.P by August 21 is required in order to secure this great
facility and to arrange for the tour. Please call 541-476-5906!
Southwest Oregon RC&D
576 NE "E" Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Appreciation for USDA AmeriCorps Rural Development Members
"I am a really strong supporter of AmeriCorps. It is a program that allows us to put
projects on the ground. I have encouraged, battled and fought for continued support
for the program. Accomplishments of the members can be counted, measured and
photographed; things that would not have been done without the AmeriCorps
members. There is so much that needs to be done we could use 50 volunteers. My
commitment never waivers. The program is making a difference at the local level."
-Jan Kelley, former Vice Chair, Southwest Oregon RC&D
& Douglas SWCD Chair
"I am a firm believer in the AmeriCorps program. The experience has been invaluable.
Every small rural community should have a person like Pat. The successes in our
community would not have been possible without her. Pat has been able to motivate
the leadership in the community, and has contributed a lot to my own personal growth.
The experience goes both ways."
-Lee Russell, North County Economic Development
"Brad is much too modest. He has learned to work with very diverse people in our
community. His first project was an extensive culvert survey, which required patience
and perseverance. It would not have been done without the AmeriCorps program. We
appreciate the RC&D's efforts. Brad has done a superb job."
-Paul Heikkila, Coquille Watershed Association President
"J.R. has been a great team builder with the Youth Corps, and has been an inspiration
to people in general. The AmeriCorps members don't realize how much of an impact
they have. Prior to J.R.'s arrival, our area schools wouldn't even talk to each other,
and now they are collaborating, which has made a real impact on youth in the county."
-Derek Godwin, Curry County OSU Extension Service
"I am convinced that the most important work to be done is that in your own back yard--
improve rural communities and watersheds. It is refreshing and exciting to see young
people working and investing themselves in the community."
-Sue Kupillas, Southwest Oregon RC&D Treasurer
& Jackson County Commissioner
"We in Elkton especially appreciate the invaluable help that Pat McVean gave us in
securing the grant, making it possible for us to purchase our city hall building and
bring it up to code. We express our thanks and appreciation for the good work being
done by the RC&D and the AmeriCorps members being honored."
-Alfred S. Tyson, Mayor of Elkton
"It is truly amazing what the AmeriCorps program has done for me. AmeriCorps has
sparked a mind set willing to make a difference--somewhere somehow, a commitment
to community, natural resources and the positive growth of both."
-David Morris, 1995 AmeriCorps Member
"Members are neat people and are doing a great job. AmeriCorps is working--they are
out there and accomplishing things. If there is anything I can do to support the
program, let me know."
-Jim Hutchins, Rural Outdoor Education Program
Annual AmeriCorps Banquet - Southwest Oregon RC&D
8/28/96
CITY OF ELKTON
P.O. BOX 508
ELKTON, OREGON 97436
503-584-2547
August 21, 1996
Southwest Oregon RC&D
576 NE "E" Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
It is with real regret that my wife and I must decline your
invitation to the AmeriCorps Appreciation Banquet to be held
next Wednesday, August 28 at the Wildlife Safari's White Rhino
Restaurant.
It is the press of personal affairs, plus Caroline's problems in
getting around that decided our action.
In no way does this indicate any lack of appreciation for
the accomplishments of AmeriCorps. We in Elkton especially appre-
ciate the invaluable help that Pat McVean gave us in securing the
grant making it possible for us to purchase our city hall building
and bring it up to code. We celebrated that event this past March
and want to express our thanks and gratitude to Pat for her part
in it.
Again, I regret that circumstances beyond our control make it
inadvisable for us to try to attend this banquet. But please ex-
press our thanks and appreciation for the good work being done by
your organization and those being honored.
Sincerely,
befoed S. Tyson S. Lyson
Alfred
Mayor
J.R. Van Slyke Curry County americorps mumber
JUN 10 1996
MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
PARTICIPATION LOG
Event (Purpose) Chetco watershed Council Mtg.
5/1/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
2 hrs.
-council herrd &
if agency
Russ, Angre,
-8
-8
offered feed- back
:
mike, Glay
on Jack creek
project as deslgned
21 voi council
-42
-42
& estimated by
members
STEP biologist, Clay
Barber.
Event (Purpose) South Coast Coordinating Conneil 5/2/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
Committe reviewed
2 hrs.
3 agency
6
projects and outlined
priorities before funds
would be awarded.
26
Mark G. brought committee
13 vol
up to snuff on CSRI.
Lucy. Larry, Steve, Mark. Rob,
Pete, Joe, Jim, mike; Todd,
Perek, Frank mark G.
Event (Purpose) Watersked Conservation Tour 5/16/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
4 hrs.
656
Local experts volunteered
164 - south county 5th
their time, under Americarps
grade students
48
corrdination, to teach
20
country 5th graders about
12 - parent chaperones
vanons panciples of
52
watershed ecology Station
5 - teachers
776
inciuded geniogy, aquatic
13. - presentation volunteers
insects, wild flowers,
tree I.D., fish biology.
map & compass, tidepool
wildlife, fire, ebc.
MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
PARTICIPATION LOG
Event (Purpose) Land management Plan Feedback 5/17/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
1 hr.
Derek & I followed-up
2 Derek & me
2
: on an earlier field trip by
providing feed-back to Dan
20 Blanco Middle School
20
Leighton's class on land
6th & 7th in graders.
management pians they
submitted. The pians were
impressive on the whole, so
watershed
(WIN)
Event (Purpose) Teacher Mtg. Instruction
Network
5/23/96
we just highlighted a
few improvements.
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
if hrs.
7 teachers - Ellen, Nan, Dave,
28
- Local inferests piedged
Jim Hutchinson, Dan,
their sugpafo, and vice
Al,
versa, to teachers, in
the improvement of
Connie
20
5 local interests (USFS), Russ (ODFW),
community watershed
Rod (Caindoell), Pabc So. (oast), walt,
education.
watershed
Event (Purpose) Hunter Ci/Pistol R
Co. Mtg.
5/23/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
3- Dan B, John w., & me
2½
- I wrote the agends,
7 1/2
made contacts, of CO - - Pacilitated
a meeting aimed at implement
mg a wabersheel council
16 vol
40
in these drainages. Response
- local residents of Hunber
was positive of we will
& Pistol R. wasersheds
mother vntg. next month.
MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
PARTICIPATION LOG
Event (Purpose) Yorth Conservation Corps. Fromo 5/29/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
20 min.
- I've been detailing
12 students from
4hrs.
of organizing the oyce
the AYA altemative
grant we're implementing
for the Commission on
education program
children & Families. Here
in Curry Co.
I made a querd descripts
aunouncement 60 solicit
interested students for
our crew.
Event (Purpose) Stakeholder CSRI mtg. 5/30/96
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
3½ his,
- local agency personall
met w/ governor's dides
20 technical advisory
70 hrs.
to compile information
committee members
for the CSRI matrix
to be submitted to NMFS.
I am chronicling that
effort & distributing
Event (Purpose) Floras Cv. Watershed Co 6/3/96
minutes of narrative.
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
2 hrs,
- Floras Cr. resumed
9 - Mike knapp, Bobifrank
18
regular meetings
Donaldson, Rick McKenzie, Joe
& shared project info
Brown, Lloyd Krenbzer, Lucy,
for Rob
CSRI
of Rob
mabrix. I informed
the group of my
work, as a potential
resource person.
MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS
PARTICIPATION LOG
Event Participation/Attendance (Purpose) SWCD monthly board mtg.
6/4/96
# Duration
Total hrs
Products/Results
Event (Purpose)
Participation/Attendance
#
Duration
Total hrs
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Event (Purpose)
Participation/Attendance
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in.
JACKSON EDUCATION
Shelby L. Price
SERVICE DISTRICT
District Superintendent
101 NORTH GRAPE STREET
MEDFORD. OREGON 97501
INTERDISTRICT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
We the undersigned support the mission of the Bear Creek Watershed Council Subcommittee on
Education which reads:
Our mission is to provide opportunities for Rogue Valley youth, communities, and public
agencies to work together to protect, enhance, and maintain Bear Creek and neighboring
watersheds.
We, in cooperation with Rogue Valley Council of Governments and Jackson Education Service
District, support interagency and interdistrict collaboration to further the organizational goals of
the Bear Creek Watershed Council subcommittee on Educations as listed below:
To expose students to the importance of a healthy watershed in maintaining a healthy
human environment.
To achieve a balanced and healthy ecosystem within Bear Creek and neighboring
watersheds.
To provide "hands on" experience in watershed enhancement.
To involve students who are not reached by traditional teaching methods.
To provide training for educators so that they can learn outdoor education and
environmental science procedures and methods.
To stimulate community and agency involvement in educational activities.
We understand signing this interdistrict agreement will advance the organizational goals to
students and teachers of our districts. We also recognize the importance of regional cooperation
and sharing of resources to further the above goals.
Students and teachers of our districts could be involved in several activities related to the health
of the Bear Creek Watershed. Some of those activities could be: Bear Creek clean-up, schools
registering with the "Adopt-a-River Program, completion of the Bear Creek Greenway and bike
path, stream surveys, science projects, storm drain stenciling, involvement with watershed
enhancement symposiums, testing water quality of tributaries, presentations provided by federal
and state agencies with CBEC assistance, tree and native plant inventories, designing of nature
trails, fish release projects, and developing wildlife habitat.
We support the mission and objectives of the Bear Creek Watershed Council subcommittee on
Education and sign this agreement, December 1995, signaling our continued cooperation.
mbe C. the Clain
John Daggett, Ashland School District
Mike McClain, Central Point School District
David Ci Willard
Steve Wisely, Medford School District
David Willard, Phoenix-Talent School District
Minutes - Curry County Watershed Instruction Network (WIN)
May 23, 1996 10:00 a.m.
Community Meeting Room
OSU Extension Office, Gold Beach, OR
The early meeting involved county environmental science teachers and local
volunteers working closely with teachers on watershed education.
The meeting convened with introductions and a discussion of goals group members
strive to attain in their work. Among this list: revealing both sides of natural resource
issues, providing students the ability to explain and defend their belief systems,
addressing the real-life needs of the student, and establishing the link between classroom
ideas and their in-the-field application. Jim Hutchins borrowed from his experience with
the Rural Outdoor. Education program to stress the need for a collaboration of ideas
among educators throughout southwest Oregon. In addition, teachers elaborated current
projects that might serve as models for the group to expand and implement throughout
the county. These included Ellen's work with Pacific High School on the Wetlands of
Garrison Lake monitoring project, Dan's Blanco Environmental Enhancement Project (an
outdoor science lab) at Blanco Middle School, and Joel Kuper's work with Jim in
building the Elephant Bar wetland interpretive trail along the Lower Rogue. There was
broad support for identifying opportunities for "experiential education"; meaning, using
the resources of the education process to address felt community needs (i.e., student
compilation of watershed assessments for local watershed councils). The balance of the
morning session was spent in preparation for the later meeting with local interests.
afternoon session:
Present: J.R. Van Slyke, Walt Schroeder, Al Chirinian, Rod Burns, Dan Leighton,
Nannette Weinhold, Jim Hutchins, Connie Risley, Ellen Warring, Russ Stauff, Pat
Fadden, Dave Siebenborn
Introduction: the meeting remained informal and began with individual statements of
affiliation and what participants wished to gain from the exchange.
Purpose: County Environmental Science teachers wish to enhance their natural resource
instruction. In doing so, we will build local partnerships to strengthen our community
and the development of its youth.
Needs: After teachers provided their best examples of watershed instruction, discussion
focused on the needs they might have in improving their approach
Al highlighted the need for better coordination of out-of-class projects/experiences,
be it from watershed councils, local agencies, or regular meetings of the group.
Nannette felt better coordination and a more serious effort would arise if a liaison
were established (such as AmeriCorps and/or the Extension Service) for relaying
resources and opportunities among teachers.
-J.R. suggested the group set-up this framework within itself as the continuity of
such a resource would be at best tenuous.
-perhaps the Extension Office could house common equipment for better teacher
access.
Dan stressed the impact of natural resource specialists presenting to his class, not
only for the knowledge they command, but for the fresh voices and personalities that
compliment his own.
Nannette said she appreciates these opportunities because they improve the social
abilities of her students with regard to outsiders, skills of little import in the
otherwise intimate environment of Ophir school.
Dan thought periodic meetings between environmental science teachers would
provide insight and support in helping him continue to improve his programs.
everyone present agreed that greater community support and involvement would
broaden the menu for education.
Commitments: Having identified teacher needs, we closed the meeting by asking the
group what they were willing to do to help.
Walt, as a member of the Curry Anadromous Fishermen, invited
teachers to bring their classes to the Indian Creek hatchery, perhaps in
conjunction with ODFW, for a fisheries biology lesson.
-Walt also volunteered to give presentations, with ample notice, on the natural
history of Curry Co.
Allen is willing to arrange his lesson plan for routine visits to a site where class
study and observation might prove of value to a cooperating agency/landowner.
-He will arrange something with Russ on the Jack Creek project south of the
Chetco.
-There is also interest in working with Jim and the Rural Outdoor Education
program.
-Allen may also discuss a channel morphology study on Jack Creek with Connie
and the USFS.
-Allen will continue to meet with teachers to discuss watershed instruction
techniques.
Rod is willing to work with an interested teacher to arrange a study on Hancock
land along Jim Hunt Creek (Lower Rogue tributary).
-He is also willing to be a consultant on forestry issues.
Dan pledged his time and effort to chair the teacher group and organize meetings
on a quarterly basis.
-he also offered his class and enthusiasm for outdoor activities in the watersheds
of north county.
Nannette agreed to keep an updated list of people, resources and projects
available to the watershed instruction network.
Jim agreed to continue his work with the Rural Outdoor Education program in
Curry Co. in addition to working with Al (and possibly Diane Cavaness) to
include Brookings in next year's plan.
-he also agreed to develop mentor relationships throughout Curry Co.
Dave will continue working with other teachers for better watershed
education and is willing to share his self-developed curriculum on rivers with
interested colleagues.
-he also voiced an interest in the mentor program.
Connie is open to consultation from teachers and classes on hydrology issues.
Ellen pledged herself as a general resource person for teachers who need in-the-
field support.
-Also, she offered to share monitoring equipment (Port Orford Watershed Council
turbidimeter and chemical analysis kit) with interested county teachers.
Russ offered his services for presentations on streams and related ecological
issues.
-he is also willing to serve as a project partner with local teachers and encourages
teachers to arrange class attendance of public testimonies by ODFW as
opportunities to learn about the social issues of watershed management.
Pat agreed to help a class find monitoring opportunities on South Coast Lumber
property and invited a class to help with installing in-stream structures in Euchre
Creek
-he also agreed to give classroom presentations on the timber industry.
Derek Godwin, OSU Extension Agent for Curry County, was not at the meeting,
but is willing to offer his services as a consultant on a variety of issues. It would
be interesting to have him for a presentation on the politics of the Coho
listing/recovery process, especially as it becomes increasingly significant to the
environmental, economic, and cultural well-being of our area.
Conclusion: the meeting ended at 3:20 p.m. and folks followed up on possible
partnerships as expressed during the meeting.
Roster of Curry County Watershed Instruction Network (WIN)
J.R. Van Slyke
Al Chirinian (Brookings-Harbor H.S.)
Curry Soil and Water Office
P.O. Box 1255
P.O. Box 666
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Gold Beach, OR 97444
247-6004
247-2755
Walt Schroeder
Jim Waldvogel
Lower Rogue Watershed Council
Sea Grant Advisor (Curry//Del Norte)
95102 Rogue River Hts.
981 H. St., Room 2
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Crescent City, CA 95531
247-7660
(707) 464-4711
Rod Burns
Dan Leighton (Blanco Middle School)
the Campbell Group
715 Jackson St.
95897 Jerry's Flat Rd.
Bandon, OR 97411
Gold Beach, OR 97444
school: 348-2326
247-6601
home: 347-3963
Nannette Weinhold (Ophir School)
Jim Hutchins
97063 Bluebird Ln.
Rural Outdoor Education
Gold Beach, OR 97444
4015 S. Stage Rd.
school: 247-6132
Medford, OR 97501
home: 247-2871
770-2703
Connie Risley
Ellen Warring
U.S. Forest Service
Port Orford Watershed Council
1225 S. Ellensburg Ave.
P.O. Box 642
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Port Orford, OR 97465
247-6651
332-0735
Russ Stauff
Pat Fadden
Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
So. Coast Lumber
P.O. Box 642
P.O. Box 670
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Brookings, OR 97415
247-7605
469-2136
Dave Siebenborn (Pistol River School)
Derek Godwin
533 Memory Lane
OSU Extension Service
Brookings, OR 97415
P.O. Box 488
school: 247-6213
Gold Beach, OR 97444
home: 469-6145
247-6672
"Hidden Successes" of the Watershed Council Projects in Curry County
Gary Emerson and his wife run a 47 acre hobby ranch on Cedar Creek in Squaw
Valley. Throughout the past year he has been an active participant in watershed council
projects. Gary keeps busy in a number of pursuits so he limits his ranching to eight head
of cattle - beef for his family and grazing for fire hazard reduction. Not having the time
or money to enhance his operation, the Watershed Health projects have provided a
springboard to needed improvements. Prior to the riparian fence, Gary had nothing but a
barbed wire fence enclosing his 14 acres of pasture. Now, aside from a protected
riparian area -which he feels very good about- he has run a cross fence to it, allowing a
rotational grazing scheme for simple, yet effective pasture management. Gary proudly
views this as an unanticipated advantage of the watershed council projects.
Mike and Joe Brown are partners in the intensive management of 3,000 acres
along Willow and Floras Creeks in northern Curry County. As in many cases, the
Watershed Health program has provided the favorable spin-offs of cross-fencing and
electrical charge routed from the riparian fence to other portions of their fencing system.
In addition, they credit the program with helping them take full advantage of nutrient
capture in their operation. Like most ranchers, Mike and Joe have a number of mature
hardwoods along their riparian corridors, supporting full canopies and the corresponding
shade. After feeding, sheep often seek this shade for shelter from the sun. Naturally, this
leads to an unfavorable concentration of nutrients; the sheep take nutrients from the
pasture and deposit it -in dung form- in the shade of riparian vegetation. This is bad for
pasture management and stream health. By fencing the riparian area, Mike and Joe have
recaptured nutrients for more efficient distribution and the preservation of streams.
Pete Wahl aggressively manages his 2,300 acre sheep ranch along the Elk River
near Langlois, Oregon. In discussing his involvement with the Watershed Health
program, Pete is quick to point out program benefits were anticipated, if not fully
expected. Well before his participation in the program, Pete was deliberating the cost-
effectiveness of Watershed Health involvement. His supportive comments are thus best
viewed as "unique advantages", not unanticipated advantages, of the Watershed Health
program.
Pete relayed numerous benefits resulting from his riparian enhancement project.
Foremost on his list, having a protected riparian corridor has eased concern over lost
stock. He says sheep are easily lured into the riparian for water, relatively lush grazing,
and general mischief. At the same time, sheep are not well adapted to the difficult
terrain and fluctuation brought by riparian hydrology, resulting in greater losses along
accessible streams. These concerns have dissipated with the riparian fencing project.
Furthermore, the routine inspection of his stock is now more efficient without scouting
the largely obstructed riparian sections. At a glance, he can now survey his flock in its
entirety.
JUN 0 3 1996
Curry Soil and Water Conservation District
Post Office Box 666 - Gold Beach, OR 97444 - Phone (503) 247-2755
May 31, 1996
Dear Local Supporter,
I write to update you on the status of our effort to improve watershed education in the
schools of Curry County. A group of responsive teachers and local interests met last
Thursday to identify a web of teacher resources that would allow the community a more
active role in its schools. Out of this meeting the Curry County Watershed Instruction
Network (WIN) formed and some exciting plans are already in the works.
Unfortunately, not all of you were able to participate in our last meeting. To keep folks
abreast of our progress, I have enclosed meeting minutes. Please look them over and
consider ways you might join the effort by providing opportunities for teachers and
students to work with you.
Recent political trends point to less spending in the public sector. For our schools, this
poses the challenge of doing more with less. With a supportive community, enthusiastic
teachers will provide better learning experiences despite fixed funding. This involves
you. Your participation is an open declaration that you are genuinely concerned about
the youth of our community.
If you are interested or would like to know more about our group, please contact me (see
letterhead) or Nannette Weinhold at 247-6132. We look forward to hearing from you
soon.
Sincerely,
J.R. Van Slyke
AmeriCorps/USDA
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT SELF-GOVERNMENT
Route pnv
4001 SW CANYON ROAD
TEL 503 226 1561 | FAX 503 226 6836
PORTLAND, OR 97221 2799
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JUL 24 1996
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July 18, 1996
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exceptional. Thank you for contributing so generously to ROAR
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cooperative. Of course, that contributed to the lack of visitors, but
those who did visit us were extremely pleased and benefited from
the experience. We really appreciate your willingness to brave the
heat and participate into the scorching hot afternoon.
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We enjoyed doing the rounds viewing the booths -- playing
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Caring Now for the Future of Life
The Halton
Company Restores
Columbia Slough
Environmental Zone
by Chuck Harrison
T
he Halton Company (a fran-
chised Caterpillar Dealer) is
just completing restoration work
along an 850 foot section of the
Whitaker Slough. As the final
freshet
step of a larger project to install
a state-of-the-art equipment
washing facility and water treat-
ment system, an additional 10%
of the project cost was set aside
for this landscaping project.
With the assistance of the
Portland Bureau of Environmental
Services (BES). The Halton Com-
pany was able to get permission
from the Planning Bureau to re:
landscape approximately 1-1/2
acres of shoreline instead of
planting along Columbia Blvd.
At the present time, the City of
Portland does not put as high of
a priority on landscaping environ-
The Halston Company
mental zones as they do on land-
continued from page 2
scaping along City streets. The
Halton Company's owners felt
scaping. It was a great experience
that it was more advantageous
for them to be able to design and
freshet
to all parties that we spend our
carry out a landscape project
money along the Slough rather
from start to finish. The long term
than Columbia Blvd.
results will benefit the Slough by
This was a win-win-win situa-
increasing the shading, to hold
tion. The BES achieved part of
water temperatures down. and
their goal for revegetating the
increase wildlife habitat areas.
shoreline. The Halton Company
The newly landscaped area will
stabilized the Slough bank,
be a mixture of open grassy
scaping, mo
improved surface water control,
meadows, wildflowers, small
organizing,
created an appealing place for
shrubs, conifers and deciduous
and
our employees to walk and eat
trees. It will be a nice mixture of
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lunch. And finally, the Enviro-
planting when it all grows in. The
assist the BE
Corps was brought in to do
biggest challenge will be to keep
ing program
design work and the actual land
the blackberries under control
hools and
until the new plants have a
d plan for
continued on page 7
chance to establish themselves.
9 conferer
calendar for
PSU facul
tion for anc
watersneus where there is local
Environmer
enthusiasm and commitment for
PSU-BES team has already written
strate how people can work
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WETLANDS
A report to members of The Wetlands Conservancy
Established 1981
AUGUST 1996
Brochure & Handouts Complement
Video
We have added four new handouts and a brochure to our new video "Wetlands Restoration: Steps to
Success". The brochure gives an overview of the contents of the video and the steps needed for successful
wetland restoration. The video and handouts are all available from our office. We have only a few copies of
the video to loan at this time, but will be adding copies for sale in the near future. If you are interested in
purchasing a copy of the video, please call the office. Call or stop by the office for copies of the handouts
and the brochure.
The handouts cover specific restoration practices: Bare Root Planting, Vegetative Cuttings, Container
Plants and Protecting Your Wetland from Beaver and Nutria. Each sheet gives step by step instructions,
planting tips, maintenance instructions and materials and supplies lists.
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Impending Changes in
Among other possibilities, what appears most
likely is that, failing the state's assumption of section
Wetlands Regulation
404, COE would have sole jurisdiction over wetlands
permits, with some local (under Goal 5), but no state
jurisdiction remaining, owing to the legislature's having
Reprinted from Oregon Coastwatch, Summer 1996
withdrawn funding for such activity from DSL. The
only way in which the existing joint federal, state and
(Based on material provided by Lynn Mattei and Steve Schell)
local responsibilities could be maintained is by the next
legislature's undoing the effects of HB 2785, which
Among the laws passed by the last Oregon
seems unlikely. Assuring that current, relatively
legislature was HB 2785. This bill, promoted by the
effective measures to protect coastal wetlands will
aggregates industry, mandates that the Division of State
continue to receive needed support will require
Lands (DSL) either (1) assume hitherto federal
examining in detail the various changes that DSL's draft
jurisdiction, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
will provide. Whether state assumption or placing the
by June 1997, or (2) lose its authority to grant those
responsibility for protection almost entirely in federal
permits for wetlands activities under the jurisdiction of
hands will yield more effective protection depends on
the federal Corps of Engineers (COE) which could
the seriousness with which the authorized agency
heretofore be assumed by the state.
enforces the regulations, which, in turn, requires at least
Currently federal, state, and local permits are
adequate funding for fact-finding and regulatory
necessary for development activities in wetlands. The
procedures.
federal Clean Water Act, the law with the most general
regulatory authority, provides, in Section 404, that
states may assume authority over wetlands adjacent to
non-navigable waters.
As a result of passage of HB 2785, DSL has
applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Teasel Slashers
for 404 assumption by the State of Oregon.
The State Land Board is currently considering
Celebrate!
404 Assumption. If DSL takes on this jurisdiction, the
COE would no longer issue permits. Possible problems
Our thanks to Paul Agrimis from David Evans
with 404 assumption involve whether protection
and the crew from Envirocorps for cleaning up the
currently provided under the Coastal Zone Management
teasel infestation in our Knez Wetland in Tigard on
Act, the National Historic Preservation Act and the
July 20. This was the fourth year of teasel slashing and
Endangered Species Act could be ensured. Moreover,
we are beginning to see positive results. The crew
there is a question of how state Goal 5 and 'outstanding
reported that there seems to be significantly less teasel
state freshwater wetlands' outside urban growth
every year. Paul reports that there is an increase in
boundaries would be affected. DSL is currently in the
hawthorn, spirea and wild rose that may have to be
process of drafting a bill that sets out the many changes
controlled. This wetland is a small remnant of tufted
needed for assumption. Observers from conservation
hairgrass (deschampsia cespitosa), once a dominant
groups are concerned that DSL may offer less resource
species of the wet prairies of the Willamette Valley.
protection than current regulations demand, may issue
Thanks to the Envirocorps members Chang
lots of general permits, and might no longer have
Cha, Mike Metcalf, LaMarr Cannon, Kirsti Krejs,
individual reviews, all of which are seen necessary to
Rich Melo and Jen Szolnoki for spending their
protect against significant loss of wetlands. Moreover,
Saturday cleaning out the teasel. Special thanks to
if federal jurisdiction is waived, the Oregon Department
Pride Disposal of Sherwood for donating a dumpster
of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has to assume oversight
for the project and hauling away the debris.
of biological aspects of wetland protection, a task for
which the agency is ill-prepared, since its budget has
been cut, and it has far fewer employees who could
deal with these issues that this expanded mandate
would require. DSL likewise expects to spend only
$320,000 per year and the work of 5 staff persons on
all matters having to do with 404 assumption, an
amount that appears far from enough to provide
oversight of wetlands protection.
6
Southwest Oregon Resource Conservation & Development Council
576 NE "E" Street
Happenings
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone 541-476-5906
FAX 541-955-9574
Volume I, Issue 2
"Making Things Happen in Southwestern Oregon"
June 1996
First Annual Bear Creek Watershed
AWARD NOMINATION
Education Symposium
Pat McVean's positive energy
by Dave Jacob, AmeriCorps Member
and enthusiastic spirit are well
More than 100 students and educators from 12 schools and four school
appreciated by her peers in the
districts attended this sharing event sponsored by Bear Creek Watershed
AmeriCorps program and by North
Council's Committee for Public Information and Education and AmeriCorps
Douglas County residents involved
on Saturday, April 27, at Scenic Middle School in Central Point. The partic-
with the Economic Development
ipants learned from each other to gain an understanding of the wide variety of
Group, NCED. Pat's can-do per-
outdoor education projects taking place in their watershed.
sonality inspired her AmeriCorps
To open the symposium, the U.S. Forest Service and the Watershed Edu-
team mate J.R. Van Slyke in Curry
cation Team of Headwaters presented a slide show entitled "What is a
County to nominate her for a
Watershed." This was followed by the main event--student presentations on
National USDA award for Out-
their outdoor education projects. Students made presentations on tree plant-
standing Individual AmeriCorps
ing, riparian assessment, stocking surveys, and many other topics. During
Member. Although Pat has many
the afternoon session, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality dem-
achievements, one particular source
onstrated water quality testing techniques and Crater High School students
of pride is her focus on building
gave a tour of the Land Lab.
community capacity by coaching,
The symposium was organized to highlight the many educators and stud-
training and involving local people
who are directly involved in studying and improving Bear Creek and its
every step of the way.
tributaries. Through Adopt-A-Stream and Salmon & Trout Enhancement pro-
Way to go Pat! We hope the
grams (STEP), schools and classes are taking responsibility for sections of
USDA judges see your contribution
the creek. As participants in these programs, students pick up trash twice a
the way southern Oregon does.
year and improve stream habitat and fisheries by planting trees and releasing
salmon fry. Through these efforts, combined with those in the classroom, students are learning basic watershed ecol-
ogy and how to be good stewards of their natural resources. The symposium allowed participants to share informa-
tion and to see themselves as part of a larger effort to improve conditions in the Bear Creek Watershed. Plans are
already in the works for next year's symposium, to be held at Talent Middle School.
The mission of the Bear Creek Watershed
Council's Committee for Public Information
and Education is to provide opportunities for
Rogue Valley youths, communities and public
agencies to work together to protect, enhance,
and maintain Bear Creek and neighboring
watersheds. In the past year, this committee,
whose membership consists of local educators
and natural resource agency representatives,
has sponsored stream cleanups and educator
training sessions. Future goals include devel-
oping a student-based water quality testing
FRY
program while continuing to sponsor and
expand creek cleanups, educator training and
student symposiums. For more information,
contact the Rogue Valley Council of
Governments.
Mr. Dick Barbara's 5th grade class presentation.
Southwest Oregon RC&D Happenings
1
June 1996
Bear Creek Essay Contest Winner
AmeriCorps Graduates' Update
by Calvin Oliveria
Hoover Elementary School 5th Grader
AmeriCorps aims to provide opportunity fr-
A few weeks ago on Saturday, April 27, some kids
growth and professional development to memb
from my school and many others went to the First Annual
Here's proof of the influence our program has 1
Bear Creek Watershed Education Symposium. When we
on members.
were there, I learned more ways to keep track of the Bear
Melinda Anderson, who served in Douglas
Creek Watershed.
County with South Umpqua Valley Economic Devel-
Some of the things I learned related to irrigation near
opment, has been the Executive Director this past
rivers and lakes. I learned this on an IBM computer pro-
year with the newly-formed Molalla Chamber of
gram that shows and tells people how much it costs and
Commerce. While she finds this very challenging
how many gallons of water we use per year. In this pro-
and interesting, the volunteer bug has nipped her
gram, it had a whole screen that showed a lake with a dam
again. She is joining Peace Corps in June for a two-
on top, a town on the bottom, and orchards and farms in
year tour in Romania to work in the area of small
the middle. Four children were given controllers to oper-
business development.
ate different parts of the program. Lee Barbara and I con-
Dave Morris, who worked with watershed coun-
trolled how much water to store and to let go.
cils in Curry County, the Extension Service and the
One of the parts I liked the most was at the end when
Soil & Water Conservation District, just returned
we visited a group of teens at the Crater High Land Lab.
from Spain where, thanks to his AmeriCorps educa-
There we learned what they did for our fish and wildlife.
tional award, he completed an intensive Spanish
When we were at the Land Lab, there was a van out-
course needed for his degree. Dave ventured
side with a mini water quality lab in the back. Two people
through most of Europe and some of North Africa
from the Department of Environmental Quality who
while he was there, but says there is nothing like the
worked in the van showed us how to use their chemistry
Pacific Northwest! Watch for him on the Rogue
gimmicks.
River this summer where he'll be guiding again.
There were a few more cool things--breakfast, lunch,
After that, he's looking into graduate programs in
and the prizes! Every person that participated put their
natural resource management and policy.
name on a ticket and put it in a boot. Then someone chose
Way to go, Melinda and Dave!
out a name. Whoever got their name chosen got a prize.
Everybody, even if they left early, got a prize. My advice
for all of you that think this sounds cool, you should try to
go to next year's Watershed Symposium.
Watershed Health Projects Provide
Agricultural Benefits
news from Curry County AmeriCorps member
SUMMER JOBS FOR KIDS
J.R. Van Slyke
Riparian enhancement projects are proving beneficial
Northwest Youth Corps is looking for kids 16 to 19
for ranchers and irrigators beyond the benefits for fish
years old to work on conservation projects. They are
and wildlife. In northern Curry County, folks are citing
particularly interested in recruiting from Curry County.
numerous advantages to livestock management that arise
If interested, call 541-746-8653 as soon as
from riparian fencing projects.
possible.
Grazing Management
The potential to use a riparian fence as the basis for
cross fencing and rotational grazing is hailed by all as a
RC&D Assistance Briefs
bonus. Improved pasture management is attractive to
hobby farmers as well as commercial producers.
The RC&D is lending a hand
Nutrient Management
with facilitation of long-term planning for Little Butte
In addition to managing the forage available for ani-
Watershed Council, Upper Rogue Watershed Council
mals, the ability to cross-fence and keep animals away
and Golden Coyote Wetlands, Inc.
from the riparian area enhances nutrient capture from ani-
with a community open house to garner support and
mal manures that might otherwise be concentrated in the
input on the wetlands creation project at Golden Coyote
cool, shady stream-side areas, quickly washing away
Wetlands.
from the fields that should have benefited.
with the search for funds to complete the Pickett Creek
Livestock Safety
Irrigation project, which will free up almost all the
Livestock management and safety are also benef
water rights on this small tributary.
by excluding animals from rugged riparian areas. S
trouble-shooting administrative questions from
in particular are ill-adapted to these brushy areas WI.
watershed councils and SWCD's.
they are nevertheless tempted to enter for water, lush
with team building among NRCS basin staff.
grazing and "general mischief". Fencing riparian areas
to North County Economic Development with grant
can remove some of the worry by excluding livestock
writing.
from these dangerous areas.
Southwest Oregon RC&D Happenings
2
June 1996
HELP WITH IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
WATERSHED COUNCIL ASSISTANCE
Southwestern Oregon watershed councils are
$$ for Energy Savings
working hard to provide information to the Governor's
egon Department of Energy and the Extension Service
salmon recovery team in time to meet short deadlines.
ger to let people know there are opportunities for Ore-
Councils are reaching out to their agency partners, pri-
gon State Income Tax credits and low interest loans for peo-
vate citizens and each other to assemble data that tells
ple who are improving the energy efficiency of irrigation
the story of the efforts underway to enhance salmon
systems. You must apply for the credit before you do the
habitat. We are all hoping that the Federal agencies
work. For more information, call ODOE at 800-221-8035
will appreciate current efforts and make decisions that
or OSU Extension at 541-963-1010, ask for Rich Topielec.
enable local councils to continue implementing restora-
$$ for Fish Screening
tion through voluntary efforts.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering cost-
As councils work hard to get on with the salmon
share for the screening of pumps and irrigation intakes to
recovery effort, they are also staring down the deadline
prevent harm to fisheries. Call Bernie Kepshire at
for the end of the current six-month allotment of sup-
541-757-4186.
port funding. Short of chasing down the funding for
individual councils, the RC&D has asked councils how
we can be of help in improving organizational capacity
of watershed councils. We are surveying the level of
UNION CREEK WAYSIDE
interest for training topics ranging from grant writing,
In January, the Prospect Ranger came to the RC&D for
conflict resolution and facilitation to budgeting and
help with a dilemma: they had funds for the creation of a
project management.
wayside interpretive site, but difficulty seeing how they
If you would like to participate in any training
could afford to maintain one more site while they are cutting
activities for watershed councils as a trainee, trainer or
back on other expenses.
as a role-playing heckler for facilitation sessions,
RC&D helped to identify some key private partners who
please give us a call.
saw this wayside as a real asset to the Rogue Valley. We
organized two meetings to brainstorm all the possibilities,
AmeriCorps Positions Possible
analyze strategies and develop a plan to make the site self-
rting. The Forest Service was particularly grateful for
The RC&D anticipates sponsoring approximately
lpful participation of the Southern Oregon Historical
six AmeriCorps rural development members to begin
Society and the Southern Oregon Visitors Association. Be
in October. This "domestic Peace Corps" program is
on the lookout for construction of this new facility at Union
an excellent opportunity for personal and professional
Creek in 1997.
growth for recent college grads and older folks who
are thinking about advanced degrees. Call for more
information on this full-time, 10-month community
PUBLICATIONS
service opportunity, 541-476-5906.
The Self-Help Handbook
Written for small towns dealing with water and waste
water systems, this book applies basic principles of com-
munity organizing and tells how you can mobilize the
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS & EVENTS
resources within your community to tackle even big pro-
jects. Very small towns learn that they have a wealth of
July 12 RC&D Quarterly Full Council
experience among their own community members. By
Meeting in Curry County
Jane Schautz and Christopher Conway.
National Small Flows Clearinghouse
Aug 23
Oregon Rural Development Council
Dedicated to providing information to small communities
meeting, Coos Bay
on waste water issues, this organization provides quarterly
newsletters and a catalog of products and services. Topics
Oct 21-23 Pacific Non-Profit Network's 1996
include new technologies and problem-solving for commu-
Annual Conference, Ashland
nities as well as single-family dwellings and agricultural
interests. Call National Small Flows Clearinghouse at
Nov 7-10 Oregon Association of Conservation
800-624-8301.
Districts Annual Meeting, Lincoln City
Inside Agroforestry
es on the intentional integration of agriculture and
Nov 12-14 Pacific Rim Regional RC&D
ry practices to attain more productive, profitable and
Association Annual Conference,
sustainable ecosystems. Published quarterly by the
Kona, Hawaii
National Agroforestry Center, East Campus-UNL, Lin-
coln, NE 68583-0822, Phone 402-437-5712.
Your Input is Welcome: Please feel free to contact staff regarding ideas or articles for this newsletter.
Southwest Oregon RC&D Happenings
3
June 1996
Southwest Oregon RC&D Council Sponsors
Executive
President
Coos County
Illinois Valley SWCD
Terry Hanscam
Coos SWCD
Jackson County
Vice President
Curry County
Jackson SWCD
Gordon Ro
Curry SWCD
Josephine County
Secretary
Douglas County
Josephine SWCD
Gordon Hayes
Douglas SWCD
Umpqua SWCD
Treasurer
Sue Kupillas
For information on becoming a sponsor,
Douglas County
ask any Council member or staff.
Staff
1
-
Coos
County
Coordinator
MISSION
Amy Wilson
Curry
Jackson
Admin Assistant
County
County
1
-
Josephine
To encourage the development of healthy communities by
Marlene Daniels
County
-
Broankge
developing local capacity to identify opportunities, by
facilitating partnerships, and by promoting consideration
of natural resources in rural and economic development.
Southwest Oregon RC&D is committed to improving water resources, promoting wise land use, promoting
sustainable multi-use forest management and improving the quality of life in rural communities. Following the
motto "making things happen", the Council works cooperatively with many different organizations, identifying
regional problems and opportunities and bringing together the people and resources to achieve progress on problems
rural communities have in common. Assistance offered may include: networking, coordination, facilitation,
develop partnerships, grantwriting, grant administration, education, outreach, training and technical assistance.
The RC&D Program is offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.
Southwest Oregon RC&D
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Phone 541-476-5906
FAX 541-955-9574
Volume I, Issue 1
"Making Things Happen in Southwestern Oregon"
March 1996
1995 Successes Celebrated at Annual Meeting
The RC&D Council's Annual Meeting was held on
AWARDS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
January 12 in Grants Pass, with a sense of significant
accomplishment setting the tone.
The Council achieved state and national recognition
To show their appreciation, Staff presented
for the development and implementation of an excellent
the following awards to Council members:
AmeriCorps rural development program, which engaged
5 full-time volunteers to assist local organizations. Other
Workhorse/Mr. Hospitality
major milestones included organizing a regional rural
Presented to Terry Hanscam for his tireless work
drinking water workshop, completion of the RC&D Area
during the year and his faithful and willing
long-term plan, completion of survey and design
attendance at meetings and functions. Terry was the
assistance for creation of a wetland site, development of
first to arrive and the last to leave the day of the
grant administration capacity, and the administration of
Rural Drinking Water Workshop, and
Watershed Health grants for 4 restoration projects and
enthusiastically participated in discussions. He
interim salaries for 12 watershed council coordinators.
hosted a large quarterly meeting in Curry County last
year, and when staff arrived, they found him in the
kitchen cutting up vegetables for the lunch he was
preparing for everyone attending. He also took this
year's Curry County AmeriCorps member into his
home for a week to help alleviate the pressure of his
finding a place to live immediately, and subsequently
assisted him in buying and setting up a mobile home.
Toastmaster
Presented to Jan Kelley for willingly and capably
speaking for the RC&D at a number of functions
during the year, including the AmeriCorps
Appreciation Banquet and the OACD Annual
Meeting.
Spontaneity/Spirit
Presented to Sue Kupillas for drafting letters to
legislators and others, even while riding in the back
seat of a car, and for impulsively dragging along the
coordinator for an RC&D on-air talk radio debut.
Lee Russell of North County Economic Development
Blooper of the Year
and Pat McVean, AmeriCorps Member, face off with
Presented to Gordon Ross. For advice on how to earn
wheelbarrows full of bark mulch for spreading on
the Blooper, please refer to Gordon Ross.
trails at Elkton Elementary School. (See "Elkton
Best Hay Harvester in SW Oregon
Community Service Day", page 2.)
Honorable mention went to Gordon Hayes. Whenever
Gordon was unable to attend a Council meeting, the
reason was that he had to harvest his hay--time,
after time, after time. What a crop!
EASTER
Southwest Oregon Happenings
1
March 1996
ELKTON COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH
Hosted by Pat McVean, AmeriCorps member, the
AMERICORPS:
Southwest Oregon RC&D Council's USDA/Rural
CALL FOR HOST ORGANIZATIONS
Development team met in rural Elkton, Oregon, to
offer services and tour local facilities. A crew of 7
The RC&D is looking for communities and
members completed trail improvements at an
organizations who would like assistance with specific
elementary school and toured the renovation of the
projects and would like to build their own capacity to
Elkton Community Center and a pilot forestry practices
take on projects locally. For two years we have used
project on Brush Creek. Providing an excellent
this program to effectively help watershed councils,
example of the breadth of the AmeriCorps program and
economic development councils and small towns.
the inclusive nature of community service, this day
Our full-time AmeriCorps members bring
was shared with a diverse representation of the local
enthusiasm and people skills to the task of helping
community, creating an opportunity for mutual
groups learn to organize and realize opportunities. As
awareness and understanding.
facilitators, not experts, they involve local people in all
Trail work and tree planting was done with the help
stages of problem-solving and project implementation.
of 16 eager and boisterous 6th graders, a Soil and
Those interested in hosting a full-time volunteer for
Water Conservation District Director/parent,
the new year beginning in October should submit a
USDA/AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Learn and
request with specific projects and goals. Please call for
Serve members, Natural Resources Conservation
more details.
Service employees and others. The 80-year-old Mayor
Anyone interested in becoming an
of Elkton led a tour of the community center, which
AmeriCorps community service volunteer and
was in the process of being renovated with funds from
earning an education voucher should contact
a US Forest Service grant that AmeriCorps member
RC&D or the Oregon Community Service
Pat McVean helped secure. Mayor Tyson also
Commission at 1-800-826-4865.
accompanied the group on a tour led by the Department
of Fish & Wildlife to a site being studied for the effects
of forest practices on fisheries. Joining the tour were a
high school teacher, a Soil and Water Conservation
District Director and a local tree planting contractor,
who is chair of the economic development committee.
This AmeriCorps team meeting demonstrates how
WATERSHED COUNCILS
the AmeriCorps program is bringing together diverse
PURSUE RECOVERY PLANS
sectors of the community to learn and work together to
deal with issues locally.
Watershed councils, promoted through the State
Watershed Health program, have become major
players in improving salmon habitat through voluntary
efforts. Working closely with the Governor's office
BRIEFS
and the Watershed Enhancement Board local watershed
councils are trying to develop a proactive plan to
The RC&D is lending a hand
improve salmon habitat before it becomes necessary to
with tree planting in the Middle Rogue: numerous
put blanket sanctions and constraints on river users and
sites and lots of involvement with kids
others who impact habitat.
with Middle-Rogue Watershed Council helping
The RC&D has already filled a small gap in this
develop ideal vision of council membership
process providing grant administration for 3-month
in Kerby helping citizens consider rural
interim funds. As a regional non-profit involved with
unincorporated community designation
natural resource issues, we have again been asked to
with Antelope fish passage project, which is in the
provide grant administration for a 6-month period.
stage of acquiring necessary permits. Improve-
We believe the role of watershed councils is
ments to the structure planned for summer.
critical. Developing an effective voluntary program
will depend on actively involving local people in
The RC&D is happy to announce the arrival of our
assessing and addressing their own needs. Local
6th AmeriCorps Member, Chaline Owings, who will
councils should remain in the driver's seat even if thev
work in Butte Falls on programs for kids and the
do not have the structure to administer their own
larger community. Chaline arrived in mid-February,
project funds. We are recommending that councils
having transferred from Kansas. She will complete
develop work programs and supervise their own
the final six months of her AmeriCorps term with the
coordinators, since they are in the best position to
RC&D's Rural Development team.
prioritize and evaluate watershed needs. RC&D looks
forward to continuing to provide support to this
grassroots effort.
Southwest Oregon Happenings
2
March 1996
Golden Coyote Wetlands:
Union Creek Wayside
Master Plan Update
The Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway is slated for
The board for Golden Coyote Wetlands held a
ne improvements. Grant funds through the
day-long retreat to clarify their vision for the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
restoration of an historically heavily mined site and the
(ISTEA) may be available to enhance an interpretive area
development of a wetlands interpretive area. While
and provide day-use facilities for numerous visitors.
reviewing practical and aesthetic aspects of the site
While providing year-round respite for travelers, the site
they reconfirmed their mutual commitment to the
will also provide interpretation of the historical and
guiding principles of the project: 1) reclaim the mined
recreational features of the area.
area, and 2) provide educational opportunities for
RC&D's involvement is to help develop a group to
children and the general public.
watch over the long-term support of the site. The grant
Educational opportunities are already a mainstay
funds provide for construction, but do not ensure long-
for this project as students from North Valley High
term operations and maintenance. This project is
School and Crater High School have been involved in
supported in the surrounding rural area, but will also
cataloging plants, evaluating stream conditions,
need the support of the wider regional audience it is
assessing water quality and enhancing their
intended to serve. If you are interested in learning more
comprehension of watersheds.
or becoming involved, please contact RC&D staff or the
The Master Plan will provide the basis for
Prospect Ranger District.
developing the wetland areas and ensuring access
and effective educational use of the site.
Environmental Partnerships, a DEQ program for cities with less than 2,500 population, is
looking for new communities with compliance issues to work with. Using a team approach with
involved agencies, this program helps a community identify and prioritize needs, then develop a plan to address them.
If interested, call Sharon Morgan (503-229-5590) or Pete Dalke (503-229-5582), Environmental Partnerships Project
Coordinators.
PUBLICATIONS
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS & EVENTS
"Managing Change in Rural Communities: The Role
Mar 27
Small Governments Workshop,
of Planning and Design", published by the Natural Resources
Cottage Grove
Conservation Service and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Describes a 2-year design demonstration project that explored ways
Mar 28
Small Governments Workshop,
for design professionals to help local people take advantage of
Grants Pass
resource opportunities and solve environmental problems. (Copies
available at the RC&D office.)
Apr 12
RC&D Council Meeting,
"Rural Development Perspectives", published in February,
Coos County, followed by
watershed tour
June and October by the Economic Research Service of the US
Department of Agriculture. The February 1995 issue contained
feature articles on counties American Indian tribal lands, amenity-
Apr 27
Bear Creek Watershed Education
rich areas, manufacturing-dependent economies, and farming-
Symposium, Central Point
dependent areas. Call 1-800-999-6779 for subscription
information.
Apr 27
Silent Auction/Benefit Concert in
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"Economic Development Digest", published 10 times per
AmeriCorps member, to participate
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in 1996 Rome Festival Orchestra
Research Foundation, includes things such as economic
development, partnership pages, on-line resources and a training
Nov 12-14 Pacific Rim Regional RC&D
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Southwest Oregon Happenings
3
March 1996
Southwest Oregon RC&D Council Sponsors
Executive
President
Coos County
Illinois Valley SWCD
Terry Hanscam
Coos SWCD
Jackson County
Vice President
Curry County
Jackson SWCD
Gordon F
Curry SWCD
Josephine County
Secretary
Douglas County
Josephine SWCD
Gordon Hayes
Douglas SWCD
Umpqua SWCD
Treasurer
Sue Kupillas
Deuglas County
For information on becoming a sponsor,
come
Coos
ask any Council member or staff.
County
Staff
Coordinator
Curry
Jackson
County
County
MISSION
Amy Wilson
Admin Assistant
Josephine
County
-
To encourage the development of healthy communities by
Marlene Daniels
developing local capacity to identify opportunities, by
facilitating partnerships, and by promoting consideration
of natural resources in rural and economic development.
Southwest Oregon RC&D is committed to improving water resources, promoting wise land use, promoting
sustainable multi-use forest management and improving the quality of life in rural communities. Following the
motto "making things happen", the Council works cooperatively with many different organizations, identifying
regional problems and opportunities and bringing together the people and resources to achieve progress on problems
rural communities have in common. Assistance offered may include: networking, coordination, facilitation,
develop partnerships, grantwriting, grant administration, education, outreach, training and technical assistance.
The RC&D Program is offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.
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9.
What are you going to do next?
Go to a University and do some studying.
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Student Packet
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MEMV
AMERICORPS
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How 6492
UNITED
NATIONAL A SPRINCE
STATES
DEPARTMENT
AmeriCorps *USA
OF AGRICULTURE
USDA State Progress Report
(CNS Grant No. 95ADFDC047)
1.
Check this reporting period:
First
o
Second
Y
Third
Fourth
(10/1 12/31)
(1/1 - 3/31)
(4/1-6/30) (7/1 - 9/30)
SECTION I - STATE INFORMATION
2. State: ORegoN
3. Agency: ARS
NRCS
o
Forest Service
RECD
o
FSA
FCS
SECTION II - STATE CONTACT INFORMATION:
(Make Corrections if Necessary)
4. Contact Name:
Gayle Norman
Last
101 SW Main St. Suite 1300
Portland, OR 97204
5. Title:
6. Address:
street, number, and PO (if applicable)
City
State
Zip
7. Telephone number: 503-414-3236
8. Fax number: 503-414-5103
9. E-Mail Address (if any) :
Withdrawal/Redaction Marker
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. report
[Personally Identifiable Information] [partial] (9 pages)
06/04/1996
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
AmeriCorps
General Files
OA/Box Number: 24240
FOLDER TITLE:
USDA/AmeriCorps-Clinton Library Copies-FY96 4th Quarter Progress Reports-NY-
OR [New York-Oregon] [5]
2013-0661-F
rs3837
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: X41B
Site Supervisor:
Steven
Fedje
PHONE: 503-231-2270
Agency/Org Name:
RRCS
FAX: 5032312271
STATE: OR
City:
Portland
/ OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
13
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
BRIMACOMBE
, KAREN
A.
F
A
A
755
0
CANNON
, LAMARR
J.
F
A
A
374
480
471
854
CHA
, CHENG
F
A
A
331
482
384
813
.
CLOSSON
JAMES
J.
F
A
A
347
531
439
878
,
COX
, JILL
K.
F
A
A
362
495
450
857
FYFIELD
, JOY
A.
P
A
A
158
230
284
388
KREIS KRejs
, CHRISTIANE
M.
F
A
A
383
430
506
813
LEDO
, ANN
M.
P
A
A
161
244
341
405
MELO - move to
, RICHARD
E.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
448
501
4%8
949
Y41A
METCALF
, MICHAEL
D.
F
A
A
283
485
464
768
MUGGLESTONE
, JONATHAN
D.
P
A
A
144
291
371
435
NICHTER
, JOSEPH
M.
F
A
A
341
472
483
813
PARKER
, ANGELA
G.
F
A
A
335
485
462
820
SHAY
/ KAREN
P.
P
E
180
Nalongermember.
Exit Form
C
285
489
sent
STEFFENS
, ERIK
A.
P
A
A
171
221
366
392
4/96
SZOLNOKI
/ JENNIFER
N.
F
A
A
387
462
473
849
TUFTS
, TERRI
M.
P
A
A
207
304
277
511
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41A
Site Supervisor:
Steven
Fedje
PHONE: 503-231-2270
Agency/Org Name:
RRCS
FAX: 5032312271
STATE: OR
City: Portland
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
2
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
GROSSO
, MICHAEL
E.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
398
474
511
872
Total Hours:
872
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: X41B
Site Supervisor:
Steven
Fedje
PHONE: 503-231-2270
Agency/Org Name:
RRCS
FAX: 5032312271
STATE: OR
City: Portland
/ OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
13
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
UTMAN
, LARA
J.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
392
501
453
893
Total Hours:
11927
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41B
Site Supervisor:
Edward
Petersen
PHONE: 541-396-2841
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 5413965106
STATE: OR
City: Coquille
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
1355
PEARCE
, BRADLEY
J.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
470
549
336
1019
1355
Total Hours:
1019
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.]
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41C
Site Supervisor:
Edward
Petersen
PHONE: 551-396-2841
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 5413965106
STATE: OR
City: Coquille
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
VAN SLYKE
, JOHN
R.
(b)(6)
A
412
593
544
1549
F
A
1005
1549
Total Hours:
1005
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USD Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD, ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41D
Site Supervisor:
Dennis
Troxell
PHONE: 503-673-8316
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 5036723818
STATE: OR
City: Roseburg
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
1414
COLLINS
JAMES
D.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
467
532
421
999
,
1414
Total Hours:
999
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.)
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41E
Site Supervisor:
Amy
Wilson
PHONE: 541-476-5906
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 5419559574
STATE: OR
City: Grants Pass
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
JACOB
, DAVID
D.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
470
523
534
993
Total Hours:
993
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.]
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41F
Site Supervisor:
Dennis
Troxell
PHONE: 541-673-8316
Agency/Org Name:
NRCS
FAX: 5416723818
STATE: OR
City:
Roseburg
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
1
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
MCVEAN
/ PATRICIA
(b)(6)
F
A
A
412
522
568
934
Total Hours:
934
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.]
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
6/04/96
10. MEMBER DATA:
OP SITE ID: Y41H
Site Supervisor:
PHONE:
Agency/Org Name:
FAX:
STATE: OR
City:
, OR
No. of Members Allocated by USDA:
HOURS
SER
PGM
TRT
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total
Member Name
SSN
STAT
STAT
STAT
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
Rpt
OWINGS
, CHALINE
M.
(b)(6)
F
A
A
382
517
747
899
Total Hours:
899
*
The number of Members allocated should equal the number of active members, those members whose trust status is "A" and whose Program Status is "A". If your report
shows five members with "A" "A" status and yet you only have four active members, this means you have not submitted an end of term of service form for the member
for the member who is no longer active. Conversely, if your report shows five members with an "A" "A" status and you actually have six members active, you have not submitted
an enrollment form for the active member whose name is not shown on this report. If that is the case, list the names, SSN, Status and hours of the missing members
on this sheet and send the enrollment forms to the USDA Director of National Service. If enrollment form was sent directly to the Corporation,
send copies to the USDA Director of National Service immediately. If you have replaced members be certain to indicate whether the replacements are full or part-time
[NOTE: The USDA Director of National Service must approve conversion of full-time slots to part-time slots IN ADVANCE.]
REMEMBER, MEMBERS WHOSE FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED AT USDA ARE NOT CONSIDERED ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND THEIR BENEFITS (EDUCATION AWARD,ETC.) ARE JEOPARDIZED!!!
11: Please list the total number of volunteers
who took part in activities which were
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
sponsored or organized by all the Members
in the state during this period.
575 722 1778
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Total
12. Please list the total number of
hours of community service completed by the
1896.5 4052 6492
volunteers cited above during this period.
SECTION IV - PROGRESS TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
13. Original Community Service Objectives: Attached are sheets summarizing the community service
objectives that were originally approved for each operating site. In cases where a single objective may take an
entire year to complete, that objective may have a sub-objectives listed. You need to fill in the column marked
"3rd QTR Quantity" and the column marked "3rd QTR Success" --- as well as any column that is blank,
has a zero, or has a question mark --- for EVERY operating site. Each chart should have the following
columns:
"State" - The standard two-letter code for your state
"Obj No" - Each community service objective for each site is assigned an individual number
"Op Site" - Each site's unique operating site identification
"PGM Code" - Each type of service has been assigned a unique code to describe that type of service. See the
appendix to this report entitled "Community Service PGM Code List"
"Obj/Impact Statement" - A few words verbally summarizing the community service objective
"Year's QTY Target" - The year's numerical goal for the people or things to be aided
"Target Unit of Measurement" - The unit of measure used in the previous column
"3rd QTR Quantity" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's QTY Target"
"Year's Success Target" - Number for a way of measuring quality of service provided --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"Success Unit of Measure" - Explanation of the number in the previous column --- if this column is
blank, has a question mark, or has a zero, please replace it with the accurate information
"3rd QTR Success" - Provide a hard number indicating progress towards the "Year's Success Target"
3
X41B
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
X41B
EN-E099A Physical measures installed to improve
actes alued
÷
70
wildlife habitat
OR
X41B
EN-E059A Streambank maintainaed or rehabilitated
miles - maintained
% decrease in erosion rate
to reduce erosion
OR
X41B
EN-E008C Conservation planning completed
plans - created
% of plans implemented
OR
X41B
EN-E091A Volunteer recruited for environmental
volunteers - recruited 1041
number of people/things
activities
aided
OR
X41B
EN-E025A Sand bags installed
sand bags installed
number of residents
protected from flooding
350
OR
X41B
EN-E061C Plants (including cuttings) planted
plants - planted
% of plants surviving
OR
X41B
EN-E039A Plant materials grown
plants grown
2000
80 % of plants surviving
OR
X41B
EN E012A Students provided
students - educated
90 % of students with increased
presentations conservation/environmental education Duplicate
knowledge
OR
X41B
EN-E080A Nature, hiking trail rehabilitated
1 mile - rehabilitated 4000'
90 % of work meeting
professional standards
OR
X41B
EN-E154A
Canvass homes for Combined Sewer Overflow
5000
homes
I
water
quality
4000
95% 90 of Homeowners 100%
Program
w/ADDitional
INFoRmation
X41B
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State Site No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
X41B
1
EN-E166A Improve riparian habitat
3 miles - riparian repairs 57 90
% decrease in erosion
95%-
OR
X41B
1
EN-E096B Improve acres of ponds & wetlands
50
acres - restore wetlands
3
90 90 professional aReA Resumenting 95%
OR
X41B
2
EN-E154B Disconnect downspouts
500
homes - water quality
243
95% % PASSING standarps inspection 100%
OR
X41B
3
EN-E096C Improvement of Columbia Slough
3
miles - restore wetlands
% increase of land
designated as wetlands
OR
X41B
3
EN-E012C Install service learning projects
6
projects - educational 3
90 % of projects completed
95%
OR
X41B
3
EN-E012A Lead students on service learning
125
students - educated
125
90 100 % of students with increased
100%
projects
knowledge
ENVIROCORPS FY96 THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT
14.
Additional Community Service Objectives:
OR
X41B
E72
Trees planted
trees
1610
90%
% of trees
95%
planted
correctly
OR
X41B
E80
Nature, hiking trail
feet
4000
90%
% meeting
95%
rehabilitated
professional
specifications
OR
X41B
E91
Volunteers recruited
people
1041
95%
% volunteer
100%
for environmental
participation
activities
OR
X41B
E099
Physical measures
measures
70
95%
% meeting
95%
installed to improve
professional
wildlife habitat
specifications
OR
X41B
E009
Physical measures
measures
8
95%
% of
95%
installed to conserve
landowners
soil or protect water
expressing
quality
satisfaction
with the work
performed
OR
X41B
E012
Students provided
students
40
90%
% students
100%
conservation/environm
demonstratin
ental education
g increased
presentations
knowledge
OR
X41B
E039
Plant materials grown
plants
2000
80%
# plants
90%
surviving &/or
planted
OR
X41B
E061
Tree cuttings planted
plants
350
95%
% meeting
95%
professional
specifications
for installation
3QTDBASE.RPT
2
Y41B
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
Y41B
EN-E035B Fish habitat surveyed
5
miles - inventoried
% of work meeting standards
OR
Y41B
EN-E063B Riparian enhancement
20
landowners - implement
% decrease in environmental
BMP's
problem
OR
Y41B
EN E072A Trees planted
2000
trees - planted
% that survive
( Not an objective Forthis site)
OR
Y41B
EN E072A Tree cluttings planted
20000 trees - planted
% that survive
(Not an objective FOR this site)
OR
Y41B
&
EN-E012C Conservation education
projects - educational
% of peopl with increased
knowledge
OR
Y41B
1
EN-E012B
Conservation education
10
presentations -
% of people with increased
75
educational
knowledge
OR
Y41B
1
EN-E072A
Tree cluttings planted
10000
trees - planted
50
% that survive
Y41C
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
Y41C
EN-E063B Riparian enhancement
10
landowners - implement
15
% decrease in environmental
BMP's
problem
OR
Y41C
EN-E063B Riparian enhancement
20
landowners - implement
% decrease in environmental
Not aN objective FORthinsilE
BMP's
problem
OR
Y41C
2
EN-E012C Conservation education
3
projects - educational
1
100
% of people with increased
100
knowledge PASS technical Review
OR
Y41C
2
EN-E017B Conservation education
3
presentations -
Z
50
% of people with increased
75
educational
knowledge
OR
Y41C
2
EN-E012B Conservation education
10
presentations -
6
50
% of people with increased
75-
educational
knowledge
Y41D
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
Y41D
EN-E059A Riparian enhancement
4
miles - maintained
% decrease in pollution
OR
Y41D
EN-E012B
Conservation education
4
presentations -
Z
50
% of people with increased
75
educational
knowledge
OR
Y41D
3
EN-E017A
Conservation education
250
adults - educated
65
50
% of people with increased
75
knowledge
Y418
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
15:57
OR
Y41R
EN-R012A
Conservation education
285
students - educated
245
4
50
1 of students with increased 75
B
knowledge
WQ-E130 Water Quality
100
conference coordinated,
100
50
% attendees commit to
so
#people attending
make improvements
EN-E012B Cons. Educ.
10 presentations.
20
So
% mcreased knowledge 75
(outdoorclasses) (outdoor classes)
EN-E060 Riparian Enhaucement
10
milos stream
5
75
% decrease in pollution 75
cleared of debris
NRCS/SW OREGON RC&D
EN-E017 Environmental Educ.
150
adults educated
100
75 % increased knowledge 75
503 955 9574 P.14
Y41F
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity" enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
Obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd QTR
State
Site
No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Success
OR
Y41F
1
EN-E017A
Stream survey workshops
30
adults - educated
75 % w/increased knowledge
OR
Y41F
5
EN-E015A
Outdoor classrooms developed
3
classrooms - outdoor
25 number of students with
increased knowledge
Past. chaline
YALF
6/04/96
QUESTION 13. PROGRESS TOWARDS ACOMMPLISHING ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
Y41H
(Under "3rd QTR Quantity enter the amount of work done in the third quarter. Do the same for "3rd QTR Success".)
Year's
Year's
OP
obj
PGM
QTY
3rd QTR
Success
3rd (
State Site No.
Code
Obj/Impact Statement
Target
QTY Unit of Measure
Quantity
Target
Success Unit of Measure
Succe
15:57 711-85-1996
OR 4418 1
R038
Youth Development:
50
# parents, Kids
45
50
after school programs created
using programs
% parents valuable rate programs
7
2 E089
Community facilities/
repaired 05 rehabilitated
2
# facilities
1
100
% of work meeting
1.
professional standards
NRCS/SW OREGON RC&D
503 955 9574
P.16
Member Data
X41B: Information previously submitted about Member Data in this year's quarterly reports has not yet
been corrected. We should currently have 16 members enrolled under Op Site X41B, and 2
enrolled under Y41A. Under the "Number of Members Allocated by USDA", it states 13 for
X41B and 2 for Y41A. Richard Melo should be moved from X41B to Y41A. Karen
Brimacombe is a part time member. The spelling "Kreis" should be changed to "Krejs".
During FY95 we had 20 members, 18 X41B and 2 Y41A. We requested a change in member
structure for FY96 which would involve the same level of funding for 18 members by
switching the number of part- and full- time positions. Somehow, your data base shows that
we have been allocated 13 X41B and 2 Y41A members. We had also made some minor
revisions to our objectives so that they would more accurately reflect the projects on which we
were focusing. A letter was sent to Paula Jones on October 5, 1995 describing these changes
and requesting official approval. This information was again faxed on January 23, 1996. We
have never received a response about these items. Please contact Gayle Norman if you feel the
EnviroCorps program is operating under unapproved objectives so that we can work to resolve
this matter.
15. Community Service Objectives Narrative
Y41B: Brad has also started writing a chapter for a book that we be used to educate local
school children about their watershed.
Y41C: J.R. has helped hire and work with a group of Youth Conservation kids (5096 at
risk) to complete conservation projects in Curry County. A halfway field tip he organized hosted
over 150 kids and involved outdoor instruction on a variety of topics.
1D:
A watershed group is forming as result of one landowner seminar.
41P:
Activities were enhanced for 18 kids in a 5-day camp 700 trees were planted
200 girls attended a career day, including girls from rural areas
Special courses were offered to 268 students; including 105 hours of instruction in: life guarding,
water safety, health and safety, CPR/rescue, how ideas become law, humor in the workplace, stress
management.
Rural tourism and downtown improvement seminars were offered to business community
37 people participated in a cemetery clean-up.
Y41H:
A resource library for employment and health material was created with access at public facilities
a 2-day Eat ad course was offered to 9 people
a garden was created to be used for teaching school readiness skills to 3-6 year olds
7 articles have been written for the local paper to share information about jobs and opportunities
X41B: OBJECTIVE 1:
METRO WATERSHED PROTECTION
Environmentally oriented restoration and enhancement projects will be developed on both private
and public property throughout Portland urban watersheds. Approximately 50% of projects will
occur within the Columbia Slough watershed, and the other 50% within other urban watersheds
throughout Portland. Typical projects will involve re-establishment of native plant communities,
wildlife habitat improvement, pest plant removal, trash clean-up, and bank stabilization. In
addition, demonstration projects will be accomplished which provide community members with
opportunities to learn about environmental issues through "naturescaping" projects, educational
gardens, and developing/restoring trails and interpretive exhibits on project sites where public
access is permitted.
Columbia Slough
Members have been working with the City's slough restoration specialist on stewardship
activities to maintain native plantings along a total of 1,000 feet of slough bank.
Markham School
Members worked with 23 volunteers to remove 450 square feet of grass sod to prepare a site on
the school campus for a re vegetation project which involved planting native species. The group
also created a bioswale and laid a gravel pathway at the site. Members worked with the school
and community to plant 150 native trees and shrubs, and to seed the wildflower meadow, swale,
and other areas.
Whitaker Ponds
Solv and Metro clean up project Earth Day, April 20 with 75 volunteers. Approximately .25
acres of blackberries were removed and trash and debris were picked up.
Portland Parks and Recreation
Members completed a restoration project at East Delta Park along a remnant section of the slough.
Over 200 plants were planted along 100 feet of bank this quarter. In addition, members laid bark
dust and hog fuel on trails at the nursery to help reduce erosion and retain moisture around
plants. Members also continued to propagate native plants to be used for restoration efforts.
Fanno Creek
Maintained and mulched 800 plants.
The Halton Company
This project was designed and installed by members in the last year. Members went to help out
with stewardship of the project by doing maintenance where needed. The site was in good
shape, with almost all plants surviving.
Blue Lake
Members staked 70 trees and put mulch around approximately 600 plants.
Smith and Bybee
During Smith and Bybee day, members lead volunteers on a planting project along .25 acres of
lake bank. During the project, 50 plants were installed with beaver guards to protect them. In
addition, members have done maintenance on several previous re vegetation sites within the
Smith and Bybee lakes area.
Washington County Educational Service District (ESD)
The ESD received a grant for 1,000 students to participate in service learning activities within the
Tualatin river watershed. The ESD is coordinating the project in partnership with EnviroCorps.
Members will lead 40 classes on projects for a total of 20 days scheduled from February through
June. This quarter, 679 students participated on the program. At Jackson Bottoms, members and
students installed 25 tree snags for wildlife, collected and planted 200 cuttings, made 25 song
bird boxes, and improved 1,000 feet of trail. At the Rock Creek Community College Campus,
members and students built 20 song bird boxes, removed debris on 20 tree test plots, installed 8
logs on for trail regrade to hold soils in place, improved .5 miles of trail, cut and planted 150
willow cuttings, and removed 600 square feet of blackberries.
Fairview Headwaters
Members developed a re vegetation plan to continue enhancement efforts in a 17 acre wetland.
Members then coordinated a large volunteer planting event for Oregon Day of Service on April
27th. Over 200 participants worked that day, including 100 volunteers from the surrounding
community, a local church youth group, and the Fairveiw Creek Watershed Conservation Group,
plus over 100 AmeriCorps members from our program, 75 from the Northwest Service
Academy, and 5 from the Neighborhood Green Corps. In addition, volunteers from our
sponsoring agencies also turned out to help. Planning for the event took much coordination,
which was achieved successfully. The project was nearly completed with all of the volunteer
effort, with the installation of 600 plants and 300 beaver guards.
Blue Dawn Farm
Members worked on a private cattle ranch installing 200 plants with mulch to improve water
quality in the Rock Creek watershed.
Fanno Creek
Members worked with the FANS of Fanno, a community watershed group, to improve the
streambank along .5 miles of Fanno Creek. Members planted 310 native plants and placed mulch
around them.
Ramsey Lake
Members planted 250 native plants around Ramsey Lake, a wetland constructed by the City of
Portland to filter stormwater runoff.
Oxbow Park
Members worked with the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department to electroshock a high flow side
channel to capture stranded Coho salmon juvenile fish. Two Coho salmon, 50 red sided shiners,
and 20 mountain whitefish were relocated into the Sandy River.
X41B: OBJECTIVE 2: COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW PROGRAM
Downspout Disconnection
Members will work with the City of Portland on a portion of their Combined Sewer Overflow
Program. The goal is to disconnect downspouts from the sewer system throughout north
Portland. Currently, the majority of downspouts pipe roof runoff directly into the sewer system.
Due to the sewer system's limited capacity in north Portland, nearly every time it rains,
overflows occur which send raw sewage into the Columbia Slough and Willamette River. The
Downspout Disconnection Program will stress homeowner action and partnerships with
neighborhood groups to create a community based approach to disconnecting downspouts on a
volunteer basis.
Members have continued to work on the Downspout Disconnection Program. This quarter,
members canvassed approximately 4,000 homes and disconnected 469 downspouts on 243
homes. Momentum is building as the project progresses and more landowners are getting
involved.
Members have also lead 9 community volunteer group disconnection events. Community groups
earn money for their organizations by disconnecting downspouts. This quarter, groups including
the Boys and Girls Club, Soccer Club, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Whitaker School, McCoy
Academy, and Ockley Green Middle School have earned over $3,500 for their organizations.
The assistance provided by EnviroCorps has helped the groups to maximize the work that gets
done on volunteer days.
X41B: OBJECTIVE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Environmental Service and Education
Members will work with students and faculty at the Environmental Middle School to implement
the service based education curriculum which focuses on environmental services in the
community. Members and students will be engaged in numerous watershed and community
projects, including restoration and re vegetation of stream banks and riparian areas in the Johnson
Creek watershed, implementing "naturescaping," participating in the Downspout Disconnection
program, and developing demonstrations and exhibits for increasing public awareness on
environmental issues.
Members have wrapped up projects started earlier in the year. The school year ended in early
June, and projects on the school grounds will be maintained by student volunteers throughout the
summer.
Planting SE house
Members planted 50 plants to finish landscaping a lower income family home. The landscape
plan was designed by members with native species that are attractive and will require little
maintenance.
Myers Court
Members completed building 6 raised garden beds to be used by quadriplegic residents.
Members loaded and delivered donated mulch to fill the beds, and residents have begun growing
their vegetable and flower gardens.
16. Community Building Objectives Narrative
Y41B:
Coquille Watershed Association successfully applied for non-profit status
Y41C:
Curry County Teachers have founded m environmental instruction network to facilitate the
exchange of information between teachers and pool efforts.
A watershed council was formed on Hunter Creek to involve local citizens in voluntary
enhancement activities. V A water quality monitoring project was developed for local school children
to help monitor a drinking water source in Port Orford
Y41D:
Local organizations are improving their ability to work together as demonstrated by their joint
application for a grant to conduct seminars; networking among agencies has improved with seminar
delivery.
1E:
A landmark agreement was signed between 4 school districts, the College and the educational
services districts to develop and maintain joint educational sites within the watershed.
Curriculum and textbooks were made available to support future education efforts and located in the
College resource center.
The education sub-committee sponsored an extremely successful workshop hosting over 12
different schools, 100+ people, with student presentations
Water quality monitoring equipment was made available to 4 school districts
Field trips were sponsored for students who would not otherwise get out
Interpretive sites were developed in the watershed
Y41F:
Boy Scouts have adopted one trail project
The North County Economic Development completed their strategic plan
Y41H;
Master gardener groups have been contacted to help with a community garden project.
Local child care providers are working with children in the garden on school readiness skills to
replace the efforts of the member.
Local librarian is taking on responsibility of housing resource library material.
X41B: In addition to working on several program sponsor projects, we continue to add to the list of
partnerships our program has developed. EnviroCorps has partnered with approximately 100
organizations. See the attached list entitled "EnviroCorps Partners."
EnviroCorps is one of the partners working on a grant funded "Collaborative Initiative" entitled
the LINKS program. Other partners involved include Foster Grandparents and Friends of the
Children (AmeriCorps programs), Portland State University, and Lents Elementary School. The
program has been designed as a 6 week program to work with 50 at risk elementary aged kids
from the Friends of the Children program and Lents elementary school. Partners have developed
an environmentally and community oriented curriculum, which will not resemble school and is
loaded with fun, including hands on and service learning opportunities.
Member Development Narrative
Y41C: J.R. has benefited from Raining in stream survey methods, fish habitat surveying and first aid.
Y41D: "Working with the large array of government officials and the public has taught one a lot about
people. I guess just the chance and experience to work with so many different individuals has helped
mold and expand my character".
Y41E: Skills developed include: event coordination and development, grant writing,
organizing and managing community projects project budgeting
X41B: Member training this quarter:
EnviroCorps has partnered with Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC), an
alternative high school in north Portland, to lead a 6 week summer program for 20 at-risk youth.
The program involves a 3 week classroom component and 3 weeks of service learning through
environmental projects as they work alongside and are mentored by EnviroCorps members.
Members will be working with 10 youth at a time in 2 teams of 5 youth with 3 members.
Members and POIC staff interviewed and selected youth participants this quarter. The program
is scheduled to run from July 1 through August 9, 1996.
To prepare the members for the summer program, POIC lead a 2 day intensive training on
working effectively with youth, safety precautions and procedures, cultural diversity, and
situations to expect during the program. Members questions and concerns were addressed, and
everyone left the training ready and excited for the program to begin.
Internships
This quarter, full time members finished working on internships which were scheduled one day
each week from January through mid-June. Internships were sponsored by non-profit
organizations, schools, and agencies. Members chose internships related to the environmental
work they are doing with EnviroCorps, which also related to a career and/or personal interest.
Each member submitted a written evaluation on their internship and gave a 15 minute presentation
about the experience. We will continue this portion of the program next year as part of member
Development because it has proven extremely beneficial to our members, sponsors, the program,
and the community.
End of Year Celebration
The Oregon State Commission organized a 2 day celebration for all Oregon AmeriCorps programs.
Members networked with other programs and shared their experiences with other members, in addition
to celebrating their year of service.
SECTION V:
18.
Unique Successes or Great Stories
Y41D: One landowner seminar that started out as a defiant anti-government group, slowly transformed into
a group who were interested in working together on watershed issues.
Y41C: Combined efforts of the Soil and Water Conservation District, a local fisherman's group and a
guide/resort owner resulted in the gift of a 2-day jet boat trip on the Wild and Scenic portion of the
Rogue River for J.R. Van Slyke in Curry County. This donation, worth over $200, was an expression
of the appreciation of Curry County fishermen and river enthusiasts for the work of the present and
previous AmeriCorps members
X41B: Educational Symposium Paper
Rich Melo, our Team Leader for the part time team was the lead author for a paper submitted to a
symposium entitled "National Service and Education: Partnerships for Success - Celebrating
Creative Innovations of Northwest AmeriCorps/Learn and Serve in Education". The paper won
Third Place out of 45 papers that were submitted. Rich Melo won a monetary award of $200 and
the paper was published along with the top 8 in a publication entitled, "National Service and
Education: Partnerships for Success". Rich and his fellow team members gave a presentation at
the symposium attended by 200 people, including Harris Wofford, CEO of the Corporation for
National Service, and G. Mario Moreno, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Education, Susan Stroud, Director of Lean and Serve America, and several Northwest
Commissioners. First Lady Hillary Clinton sent a letter of support for the Northwest
collaboration and symposium.
X41B: Letters of Appreciation: (Letters are attached to this report)
March 25, 1996; Letter of appreciation from Anne McLoughlin, Secretary and Treasurer of the
Friends of Smith and Bybee community group, for assistance with revegetation project.
April 4, 1996; Thank you card from the Northwest Service Academy for technical assistance
EnviroCorps members provided on one of their projects. We are pleased to be a part of the
extremely supportive network formed between various AmeriCorps programs throughout the
northwest region.
May 8, 1996; Letter from the City of Gresham thanking EnviroCorps for playing a major role in
coordinating the Oregon Day of Service event on April 27, 1996.
May 27, 1996; Letter of appreciation from the Director of the Friends of Arnold Creek for
assisting the group with installing native plantings.
May 31, 1996; Card sent to Cheng Cha for hosting a job shadow student from Roosevelt High
School during the EnviroCorps program.
May 31, 1996; Letter of appreciation from the Principal of Markham Elementary School for
helping to install a native plant garden.
June 6, 1996; Letter of appreciation from Portland Community College for the work done to lead
students in improving the quality of wetlands on the school campus.
X41B: Media Coverage: (We are sending these as part of this quarterly report)
We have received some media coverage again this quarter, although in spite of the information
we give to reporters, they do not normally include information about EnviroCorps sponsors or
that we are a USDA. AmeriCorps program. Sometimes they do not even include our program
name, "EnviroCorps". We will continue to pass on reporter information to the USDA
AmeriCorps office if we know there may be a story about our program or one of our projects.
April 11, 1996; Oregonian article in the Portland Section entitled, "Involved: To a Degree"; with
a photo and caption that reads, "EnviroCorps volunteer Joy Fyfield is among PSU students
working with Sheryl Neal and other Environmental Middle School students on a service learning
project in Northeast Portland."
April 19, 1996; KGW-TV Channel 8; Story about the Combined Sewer Overflow Program with
a mention about EnviroCorps (see transcript attached to this report). Four other TV and radio
news stories have been aired about the CSO program, but they did not specifically mention
EnviroCorps (although members were filmed and interviewed), so they are not included with this
report.
May 1, 1996; The Portland Skanner printed a photo of our EnviroCorps members working on
the Downspout Disconnection Program with a caption, although they did not mention
EnviroCorps/ a USDA. AmeriCorps Program, and they did not get the names of the people in the
photo correct.
May 1996 AmeriCorps Network Northwest article on the Educational Symposium, including
news about EnviroCorps winning third place.
May 8-14, 1996; The Asian Reporter, "EnviroCorps members disconnect downspouts for clean
rivers."
June 17, 1996; Oregonian article entitled, "Pennies from heaven? Downspouts provide an
economic and environmental opportunity" about the Combined Sewer Overflow Downspout
Disconnection Program.
Summer, 1996; Multnomah County Conduit, photo and caption, "AmeriCorps members of East
Soil and Water District project lay stone wall in Alberta Park. For information on the 18
AmeriCorps programs in Oregon, please call (503)725-5903.
X41B:
Creative Program Documentation:
Daily documentation: Members take turns filling out "Daily Work Reports", which include a
description of activities, work accomplished, those present, and anecdotes.
Photo documentation: Members take photos of projects to document projects and member
activities.
Member journals: Members keep updated journals about their AmeriCorps experience.
SECTION VI:
19.
Difficulties Faced by the Program:
X41B: It is difficult to coordinate next years' program, scheduled to begin in October, 1996, with the
uncertainty of the federal AmeriCorps budget. Local sponsors and partners provide 100% of our
program support costs, which includes all of our expenses above and beyond member benefits.
Our primary local sponsor, Metro, has not yet passed a budget to continue their support of
EnviroCorps for a third year. In spite of our optimism, they have not yet submitted a budget
amendment to sponsor EnviroCorps, and may wait until the federal funding is passed. They have
already begun their 1997 fiscal year.
In addition, it is difficult for several sponsors and partners to develop internal work plans for the
year because they do not know if we will be able to provide support to their organizations. For
example, the plan for implementing City's Combined Sewer Overflow Downspout Disconnection
Program must be budgeted and coordinated well in advance. Our role in the program beyond
September remains on hold. This has been one of our main projects in the past year and a half, to
the point where one of our three objectives involves this program alone and a major portion of our
program support funding this year has come from this project. Our hands are tied as we cannot
enter into an agreement for the next year, which is frustrating for both the City and us, as neither
of us can complete our work plans beyond September.
SECTION V:
20.
National Identity Activities (optional)
X41B:
West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
EnviroCorps participated in the District's Annual General Meeting. The focus was on
collaborative planning, citizen involvement in watershed health and management issues, and
technical assistance available to watershed councils and other citizen groups. EnviroCorps set up
a program display and distributed AmeriCorps brochures and flyers.
Oregon Day of Service
Members coordinated a wetland enhancement project on April 27th in celebration of Oregon Day
of Service. (see description of Fairview Creek project).
Smith and Bybee Day
Metro held its second annual Smith and Bybee Day event on May 18th. to educate the public
about natural resources in this public park. Members managed several educational tables,
including a Native American exhibit, "make a track" exhibit which included a hands on activity
and exhibit about native wildlife, a watershed exhibit, and members lead volunteers on a plating
project along .25 acres of lake bank. During the project, 50 plants were installed with beaver
guards to protect them.
Earth Day event
On April 20th, in celebration of Earth Day, members worked on a clean up project at Whitaker
Ponds.
(see description of Whitaker Ponds project).
Member Conference Calls
The Oregon State Commission has initiated bi-weekly member conference calls, where a member
representing each program throughout Oregon is invited to participate in discussions about upcoming
events, make announcements, receive news and information to pass on to other members, and network
with other AmeriCorps programs. The calls have proven to be worthwhile.
21. Organizational Changes
Jennifer Thompson, the Program Coordinator for Portland's EnviroCorps, will be leaving her position
in early July. A new Program Coordinator will begin no later than the third week in July.
22. Organizational Improvements (optional)
X41B: In the second quarterly report, we discussed the problems that one of our members, Angela
Parker, was experiencing with the AmeriCare program. We wanted to report that she finally did get her
son enrolled and since then, things have been running smoothly with the program.
23. Primary Training and Technical Assistance Needs (optional)
No new suggestions.