Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, and Oregon Parks & Recreation Department to help hand pull aquatic invasive species Ludwigia (water-primrose), Myriophyllum aquaticum (parrotfeather), and more while paddling on the Willamette River in the Corvallis to Albany reach!

WHAT: Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District, and Oregon Parks & Recreation Department to help hand pull aquatic invasive species Ludwigia (water-primrose), Myriophyllum aquaticum (parrotfeather), and more on the Willamette River along the Corvallis to Albany stretch. These aquatic weeds continue to degrade fish & wildlife habitat in our rivers and have negative impacts on our native vegetation, water quality and the overall watershed health. This is an on-water event, so experience on moving water is recommended. We have ten tandem canoes (20 seats) for volunteers. If you'd like to borrow one for the day you MUST SELECT this option in the "Add On" section of registration. Reserve a seat, and make a new friend!

If you are interested in learning identification tips, safe removal methods, how to report & dispose of invasive weeds, and want to have some fun paddling on the river, then this is the perfect event for you!

WHEN: Friday, July 11th from 9:00am - 3:30pm

WHERE: We will meet at Michaels Landing Boat Ramp in Corvallis to drop off boats and gear (staff guarded) and then drive vehicles to Hyak Park (take out) in Albany. From there, we will shuttle folks back to the put in (Michaels Landing) where we will embark on our paddle. The first part of this paddle is all about community building, education, and enjoying this beautiful stretch of the Willamette. Once we get to our weed pull site there will be more time for education and getting your hands dirty to save our aquatic habitat through this important work!

Learn more and register for this event here.  

Questions? Contact event coordinator, Vanessa, at vanessa@willametteriverkeeper.org