Fall Science Talk: Rapid Bioassessment
Across the past two years, Tryon Creek Watershed Council has been working with funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) to develop a Rapid Bioassessment. This is the first scientifically grounded planning document focused on the full Tryon Creek watershed, which we know supports a very healthy coastal cutthroat trout population.
Please RSVP here to join us on Thursday, Oct 1st, 6-7:30pm at Lake Theater in Lake Oswego!
Why a Rapid Bioassessment? “Rapid Bioassessment” isn’t an informal description of a rushed project – it’s a type of document with EPA-led protocols, that pulls together available information to provide a jump-start to watershed planning. This is a first for Tryon Creek Watershed Council, in part because as a WC that hasn’t been eligible to receive Capacity Funding from OWEB we haven’t been required to have and report on a plan like this before, like most WCs in Oregon have and do. This project has synthesized data, identified actions & strategies in the watershed that could provide the best ecological uplift, and will be useful in making the case for funding projects and/or programs we choose to pursue.
John Dvorsky with Waterways Consulting Inc., who has been long familiar with the Tryon Creek watershed and led this work, will be presenting. This process has been supported by our critical network of staff at partner agencies & organizations, including staff from both cities of Portland & Lake Oswego, Oregon State Parks, ODFW, Friends of Tryon Creek, and others.
Join us for tasty local bites and drinks from Lake Theater to learn about the Rapid Bioassessment!
Read more on the connection between our Rapid Bioassessment, and W3 and next related steps, at our latest newsletter. Parking & access info below the flier.
Tryon Creek Watershed Council E.D., Alexis Barton Castro, will provide an update on Watershed Council happenings at the start of this event. Doors will open at 5:40 for a 6pm start time; the presentation will include Q&A and conclude around 7:30 pm. Please support the Lake Theater & Cafe’s generosity, and help us offset event expenses, by purchasing a drink or bite!
Lake Theater & Cafe – 106 N State St, Lake Oswego OR 97034
This location is ADA accessible, and has nearby free 3-hour parking (see here or photo below). Lake Theater is along a busy road, but you can park at the Lake View Village parking garages accessible via 1st St. (& A St.) in Downtown Lake Oswego, and walk 4 mins. to the theater. The closest TriMet stops are 5510 & 5531.
When you enter, follow the ramp up to the bar area (and order some pizza or drinks!), and the event room is towards the back left of the building.
