Healthy Septic Systems Workshop in Gresham: Feb 25, 2009

02/25/2009 - 7:00pm
02/25/2009 - 9:00pm
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East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District: We help people care for their land

Free Workshop!
Healthy Septic Systems Workshop
Mt Hood Community College
Wednesday, Feb 25th 7PM-9PM

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 7PM - 9PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
26000 S.E. Stark St
Gresham, Oregon 97030

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a FREE and very informative Healthy Septic Systems Workshop in Gresham, February 25th! Join us and learn how a little preventative maintenance can go a long way.

Healthy Septic Systems

Is your septic system a mystery to you? Attend this free workshop and learn how to care for your septic system, prevent messy sewage backups, and avoid expensive repairs with basic septic tank maintenance. Local septic system professional Alex Amauck and septic inspectors Mike Ebeling and Erin Mick from the Bureau of Development Services will present and answer your questions. This workshop is presented by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events or contact Katie Meckes, Outreach Coordinator, EMSWCD at 503-935-5368, or email katie@emswcd.org. You can also come early and register on the day of the workshop. Space is limited. Registration is on a first come first served basis.

Getting There

Mt Hood Community College is located off of SE 257th Dr (also Kane Dr) between SE Stark St and NE 17th St in Gresham. To view a map click here.

As you enter the campus from SE 257th Dr, the Academic Center will be the building right in front of you. Park in any of the unreserved lots at the south end of the building. The Workshop will take place in the Town and Gown Room (room #2057) located on the second floor. Signs will lead the way.

Stay tuned to www.emswcd.org for more workshop and event listings.


About East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

We help people care for their land
Established in 1950, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) provides education, technical and financial assistance for conservation to private landowners, government, and non-profit organizations. All of our programs use a cooperative, non-regulatory approach to voluntary natural resource conservation.

Put the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to work for you!
If you live east of the Willamette River in Multnomah County, you may be eligible for a free site visit. We are non-regulatory and are only interested in helping you. All of our services are provided free of charge. We offer technical assistance with managing:

  • Mud & manure
  • Soil erosion
  • Areas near streams, creeks, and rivers
  • Pastures
  • Livestock watering
  • Fertilization of crops and pastures
  • Riparian fencing
  • Riparian buffers
  • Invasive weeds
  • Well protection
  • Irrigation water

Register for workshops online at www.emswcd.org

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
5211 N. Williams St.
Portland, OR 97217
503-222-SOIL (7645)