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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 13th Annual Slough Celebration! It was an evening of merriment, competitive auction bidding, and heartwarming award presentations. With the support of sponsors, donors, and attendees, the Council grossed over $23,000 in support of its work in the watershed. Thank you!
Photos and videos are available to view.
Mark your calendar for next year's event: Feb 8, 2013.
The Council's annual evening gala returns on Friday, February 10, 2012. Last year, 220 attendees helped recognize five Slough Award Winners and raise over $22,000 for the Council. This year, the festivities include:
- Silent Auction
- Raffles
- Sit-down dinner
- Local wines & beers
- Live music
- Award presentations
- Special entertainment
- Your opportunity to make a financial contribution towards the Council's hard work protecting, enhancing, restoring and revitalizing the Slough and its watershed
Tickets are $55 - $75 and include at least one drink ticket. Ticket sales close on Friday, Feb 3.
Want to see photos and award winners' videos from last year?
Leadership Awards
Recognizing “individuals with an extraordinary and long–term commitment to the watershed”
- Megan Hanson, City of Portland Clean Rivers Education: Youth watershed education
- Verde: multicultural green economy building and watershed restoration
Achievement Awards
Recognizing “extraordinary projects or project–related efforts”
- David Kennedy: pro-bono architect for Watershed Education Center
- Natural Area Land Acquisition Team, Shannah Anderson (City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services), Deb Lev (Portland Parks and Recreation), Hillary Wilton and Leif Anderson (Metro): public acquisition of Wilkes Creek Headwaters and the Columbia Slough Natural Area
- Jamie Stamberger, City of Gresham Watershed Management: Fairview Creek outreach and restoration
Want to support the Celebration by donating items for the silent auction? Contact Melissa at melissa.sandoz@columbiaslough.org.
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