A team of OSU Extension Service faculty are delivering a new rural pond management workshop this month on the Coast. It is a new educational program designed to support rural land management service providers (primarily ag and forest) answer questions about ponds. OSU's goal is to develop regional networks of peers that work together to help rural pond owners manage their ponds as good land and water stewards.  

OSU receives questions every year regarding how to address excessive algae, invasive plants, leaking ponds, etc. OSUK believes there is a demand for assistance that is not being met, and these questions are an opportunity to share stewardship practices to improve water conservation, water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat. At a minimum, this work may prevent ecosystem problems from using poor practices.

This coastal region workshop will be delivered through a three-hour online presentation followed by 1/2-day field site visits to local ponds.  Participants will learn how to assess common pond problems and pond health, determine solutions to address these problems, and access resources for additional assistance.  OSU will also identify priority topics for future advanced training.  

Please register to attend our new program and share information with peers that may want to join this effort. 

Register by March 17th by going to:  OSU Pond Workshop for the March 18th online portion of the workshop from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Next Steps:  In-Person Pond Site Visits at location of your choice in Florence/Reedsport 8:30 a.m. to Noon on April 7th, Coos Bay/Bandon 1-4:30 p.m. on April 7th, or Lincoln County/Seaside 8:30 a.m. to Noon on April 8th. Registration required for the site visits by April 5th.  Pre-requisite for the site visits is the presentation on March 18th. 

03/18  OSU Coastal Pond Workshop Printable Flyer

 

March 18th Printable Workshop & April 7th & 8th Pond Tour Agenda