Lawn care tips Pesticides can cause problems for our health and the environment — even when applied according to label directions — because they make their way into our water system. Your safest bet is to annually aerate, de-thatch and over-seed bare spots in your lawn in the spring. This will keep your lawn dense and healthy, keeping out weeds. Fertilize only in fall with a slow-release fertilizer, if at all. Your next best choice would be to look for a weed or insect control product with an OMRI label which helps identify less hazardous chemicals. Learn more at www.clackamas. us/wes/lawn-care-tips-to-helpprotect-our-water 3-Creeks Project will protect fish and wildlife in 89-acre natural area In the midst of an industrial and urban residential area, the 3-Creeks Natural Area forms 89 acres of natural habitat for beaver, fish, deer, otters and more. The 3-Creeks, Mt. Scott, Phillips and Dean, make it an important location for surface and stormwater management. The natural area is next to the Harmony Community Campus, near the North Clackamas Aquatic Park and Clackamas Community College. The area is owned by Clackamas Water Environment Services, which operates the existing flood reduction facility structures. The natural portion of the site is maintained by the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District. Community volunteers have been stewards of the site over the years, removing invasive plants, restoring native plants and hosting cleanup events. WES has received a $620,000 grant from Metro for the 3-Creeks Natural Area Floodplain Enhancement Project to improve the water quality of the streams, enhance the wetland habitat and environmental education. The project is expected to be complete by summer 2025. Learn more at www.clackamas.us/wes/3-creeks The 3-Creeks Natural Area is next to Clackamas Community College’s Harmony Community Campus. The area is home to Red Flowering Currant and Oregon White Oak. 3-Creeks Project Learn lawn care tips SERVICE GUIDE| 2024 17
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