Our River

06/12/2026

Learn to Paddle is a beginner paddling workshop designed for adults who want to build confidence on the water and learn the fundamentals of kayaking and paddleboarding. Includes onshore skill building and on water practice with a professional instructor.
Thursday, July 23rd, 9:00- 2:00 at Keizer Rapids Park.
Registration required and spots are limited! This workshop is free, open to ages 18+ only, and includes use of boats, paddles, and lifejackets. Register now at https://www.marionswcd.net/event/learn-to-paddle-2026/

06/03/2026

💧 Where does Salem’s drinking water come from — and how does it get clean enough to use every day?

Join us this Friday for our upcoming First Friday presentation, From Source to Tap, featuring Nenette Sequeira, Water Education Instructor with the City of Salem. Learn about the history of Salem’s drinking water system, where our water comes from, and the process used to make it safe and usable for our community.

📅 First Friday
🕛 12 PM – 1 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom) Presentation

Whether you’re interested in local history, water resources, or the journey water takes before it reaches your tap, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.

Visit our Events Page for the link to this presentation (day of) or to RSVP to receive a direct link and event reminders at: www.MarionSWCD.net/Events

04/06/2026

Join the Clean Streams Team and the Mid-Willamette Outreach Group (MWOG) for a park service day to celebrate Earth Day! Earth Day events will take place in both Salem and Keizer. You can participate in one or both! Let’s show we care about the Earth by cleaning up and beautifying parks! Registration required.

Salem Earth Day Event: Sunday April 19, 11a.m. – 2p.m., Cascades Gateway Park, in partnership with CastawayWU. To register for the Salem event visit – https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003ma9tD

Keizer Earth Day Event: Saturday April 25, 9a.m. – 10:30a.m., Wallace House Park. To register for the Keizer event visit - https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003mESES/earth-day-litter-clean-up-in-keizer

The City’s Clean Streams Initiative is proud to partner with MWOG to help protect local waterways. The Clean Streams program is funded through utility fees and helps the City meet outreach and education requirements under its stormwater permit.

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

Recording Now Available | March First Friday: Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer -

Thank you for your interest in our recent First Friday presentation! If you weren’t able to join us live, we’re happy to share that the recording is now available to watch at your convenience: