Runoff isn't just a problem for the "wet side" of the state; it can cause water quality issues in drier areas too, carrying sediment and pollutants from urban places into streams, ponds, rivers, and wetlands. But with the right design, storage containers, and plants, rain gardens can be used to slow infiltration and reduce runoff by harvesting and treating rainwater and snowmelt before releasing them. Following the presentation, you'll be able to assess your site, select a layout and plants, plan the installation process, and obtain technical assistance to refine these plans.

Presenter

Derek Godwin has worked for OSU's Extension Service since 1994. He is a professor and statewide Watershed Management faculty who specializes in education and research related to minimizing impacts of urban and agriculture land use practices on surface water quality. He works with watershed councils, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, land managers, and policymakers to use a holistic watershed approach to address ecosystem concerns while maintaining economic stability. Derek earned a master’s in Bioresource Engineering at Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management and Wildlife at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

About Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series

This monthly zoom series offers education for the experienced gardener. Take your gardening knowledge to the next level with timely topics from gardening in a changing climate to techniques to extend your season. The closed-captioned webinars will be broadcast via Zoom and streamed via our Facebook page the second Tuesday of the month, at noon, February through November 2023. This series is open to the public, and OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers receive 1 Continuing Education Credit for each class. You can take one, or take all. This webinar is being recorded and will be available to view on our website within two weeks of airdate.

Register at the link here https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oXfYFeb3T4e8aZ1YRfatYA#/registration