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Join Oregon Wild, the state's oldest and largest conservation group, and discover Oregon's wildlands by joining our expert-led hikes, weekend service treks, and Wild Wednesday happy hour presentations! This group is for people who love Oregon; love its rugged mountains, pristine rivers, ancient forests, and high desert, and want to get outside and explore everything it has to offer. We'll get you to those summit views, those giant trees, those wildflower and mushroom-filled hillsides, and we can't wait to meet you on the trail or at a local microbrewery!
IMPORTANT: In order to receive the Zoom link and attend this online webcast, you must register at https://oregonwild.org/events/webcast-forests-your-tap-how-clearcutting-endangers-drinking-water
Across Oregon, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, with winter floods on the rise and our summer water supply dwindling. However, it's important to recognize that the situation is not solely a result of climate change.
Common forest practices, such as clearcuts, uniform replanting of single tree species, and the aerial application of herbicides, exacerbate our challenges. These practices amplify droughts in the summer and floods in the winter, putting further strain on our precious water resources.
Join us for our upcoming Wild Wednesday Webcast, where we will delve into this critical issue with Dr. Julia Jones, Distinguished Professor of Geography at Oregon State University. Dr. Jones is a leading researcher who has made significant strides in connecting forest practices to streamflow and water quality.
During the webcast, Dr. Jones and Casey Kulla, Oregon Wild's state forest policy coordinator, will explore tipping points, potential solutions to reverse the troubling trends in failing streams and water quality, and the invaluable lessons we can learn from mature, healthy forests. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts in the field and to engage in an extended Q&A session where your questions will be addressed.
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IMPORTANT: In order to receive the Zoom link and attend this online webcast, you must register at https://oregonwild.org/events/webcast-forests-your-tap-how-clearcutting-endangers-drinking-water
Across Oregon, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, with winter floods on the rise and our summer water supply dwindling. However, it's important to recognize that the situation is not solely a result of climate change.
Common forest practices, such as clearcuts, uniform replanting of single tree species, and the aerial application of herbicides, exacerbate our challenges. These practices amplify droughts in the summer and floods in the winter, putting further strain on our precious water resources.Join us for our upcoming Wild Wednesday Webcast, where we will delve into this critical issue with Dr. Julia Jones, Distinguished Professor of Geography at Oregon State University. Dr. Jones is a leading researcher who has made significant strides in connecting forest practices to streamflow and water quality.
During the webcast, Dr. Jones and Casey Kulla, Oregon Wild's state forest policy coordinator, will explore tipping points, potential solutions to reverse the troubling trends in failing streams and water quality, and the invaluable lessons we can learn from mature, healthy forests. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts in the field and to engage in an extended Q&A session where your questions will be addressed.
