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South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Estuary Assessment Training

Making estuary assessments requires a new method developed for OWEB. Using this method requires knowledge of geographic information software - GIS (previous experience using GIS software is a prerequisite). This Estuary Assessment Training is custom-designed for watershed councils, tribes, soil and water conservation districts, and other organizations that perform estuary habitat assessments.

Register by April 12, 2008 Seating is Limited!

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Watershed Resources

What is a Watershed?

The term "watershed" describes an area of land that drains downslope to the lowest point. Making decisions about a watershed is an important responsibility; decisions must be based on a solid understanding of the characteristics of the watershed and how physical processes shape watershed conditions.

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Watershed Council Boundaries

The Watershed Council map has been updated! You can also now access the updated GIS shapefiles associated with the map.

Network of Oregon Watershed Councils

The Network of Oregon Watershed Councils is dedicated to supporting the work of watershed councils throughout the state by focusing on three principles agreed to by watershed councils statewide.
1. Help build watershed council capacity.
2. Work to improve key relationships with watershed council partners.
3. Promote public awareness of watersheds and watershed councils.

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News and Annoucements

Current topics from OWEB's main page.

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