There are a lot of things you can do to make a difference in improving the rivers and streams that run through Salem. Below are a list of activities or organizations that can help you get involved.

Storm Drain Stenciling:

Paint the message "Dump NO Waste - Drains To Stream" next to storm water catch basins on streets to keep pollutants out of streams. This is a great family, school, scout, or service organization activity.

Storm Drain Marking:

The "next generation" in protecting streams from storm drain pollutants! Markers are glued onto the curbs above storm drains. Another great community service project for families or organizations.

Adopt-A-Stream:

Collect data on habitat, water quality, and stream flow. This is typically a classroom project (grades 4 and up) for area schools.

Join a Watershed Council:

These groups are involved in a variety of monitoring and restoration projects on the streams and wetlands in their watershed. To find your watershed go to Salem's streams and watershed page.

For more information about other ongoing activities click here.

For more information about these programs contact:

Deborah Topp
Water Resources
503-588-6211
dtopp@cityofsalem.net