Water Treatment Plants

Portland, OR is a hotbed of restoration activities in a highly urban area. Yes, restoration of natural environments can take place in a degraded and lived-in habitat (the big city). Today, I’m attending the 2011 Urban Ecology and Conservation Symposium at Portland State University.

For the first time, I – Water for the Ages – am tweeting from a conference with a focus on topics related to watersheds. Keep on eye on my twitter for updates. This conference is hosted by the Urban Ecosystem Research Consortium of Portland/Vancouver.

“The mission of the UERC is to advance the state of the science of urban ecosystems and improve our understanding of them, with a focus on the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan region, by fostering communication and collaboration among researchers, managers and citizens at academic institutions, public agencies, local governments, non-profit organizations, and other interested groups.”