Conservation Note for July

Your conservation committee has no organization to introduce this month, just some
reminders about your own role in conservation.

First, as you plan your summer hikes, climbs, and backpacks, consider volunteering with
some of the organizations we have previously featured. I especially recommend
Trailkeepers of Oregon as a good fit for TCO members. I can attest from repeated
personal experience that you will go to someplace beautiful, in good company, have a
day of satisfying work, learn something new, and be glad you volunteered.
https://www.trailkeepersoforegon.org

Second, be aware of all the little ways we as individuals make things better—or worse—
by our daily habits. It adds up!

Consider your water usage—- a good place to start is the Regional Water Providers
Consortium, with outdoor tips: https://www.conserveh2o.org/outdoor-water-conservation-tips

and indoor tips: https://www.conserveh2o.org/indoor-water-conservation-tips

Most of us can do much better with little pain.

Plastics and their role in wildlife disasters have been in the news. If you have not
already, consider investing in washable, reusable grocery bags, and even more
importantly, the wonderful washable produce bags:
https://washableproducebags.com (These are the ones I use, but there are scores of
different brands out there now.)

Buy from bulk bins when you can, and avoid plastic packaging whenever possible.

Last, if you are up at Nesika, look for our little seedlings with the green, orange and pink
flagging. Take a few minutes to fill a 5 gallon bucket and give them a drink. Thank you!

That is all for now. Enjoy your summer outdoors!

For the love of our forests, streams, rivers, and wetlands,

Your Conservation Committee