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Molalla RiverWatch has received generous coverage in local and regional publications. Here are some excerpts sorted chronologically:

• RiverWatch receives award.
  Molalla RiverWatch was honored by Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism at the 1996 SOLV Citizenship Awards Banquet held Sept. 6 at the Nike World Campus in Beaverton. Twice a year Molalla RiverWatch sponsors a major cleanup, which has resulted in the removal of hundreds of tons of trash and debris.
      -- Kurt Kudlicka, The Molalla Pioneer, 26 Sept. 1996.
   
• Counterpoint: Joint effort reclaims area for people.
  If you'd like to thank somebody for making this recreation opportunity available to you, the list isn't short. Molalla RiverWatch has worked with the BLM to improve the corridor, from conducting twice-yearly cleanups to recreation and management planning advice to working on the hiking, biking and equestrian trail system.
      -- Mark Flint, The Molalla Pioneer, 3 Sept. 1997.
   
• School Notebook: Students exhibit green thumb, help with plantings in Colton.
  Nearly 40 Colton Middle School students planted camas, yellow iris, Oregon ash trees and other greenery in front of their school recently. Molalla RiverWatch representatives showed the students how to do it.
      -- Lisa Daniels, The Oregonian, 23 April 1998, Neighbors section.
   
• Taking a look at nature: Learning in the great outdoors.
  Molalla RiverWatch, in a joint effort with the Salem District of the Federal Bureau of Land Management gave more than 90 local middle school students a unique look at nature last week. "Its a chance for students to see and study plants and animals in their natural environment," said Kay Patteson, spokeswoman for Molalla RiverWatch.
      -- Joe Wilson, The Molalla Pioneer, 21 Oct. 1998, Page 1.
   
• Stewards of the land: RiverWatch volunteers clean up Feyrer Park.
  "This event shows that the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Oregon." Erin Peters, Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism.
      -- Jesse Sowa, The Molalla Pioneer, 9 June 1999, Page 8.
   
• "Picture Perfect: 12 mile Molalla Corridor is recreation heaven.
  Practically in our backyard, the Molalla River Recreation Corridor offers an abundance of opportunities to search for the perfect spot. In June, wildflowers are a common treat in the Molalla River corridor. The Molalla River Recreation Corridor is under joint management of the Molalla RiverWatch and the Bureau of Land Management, Salem District.
      -- John Ross, Corvallis Gazette-Times, 27 June 1999, Page B9:Sports.
   
• RiverWatch opens office in Molalla.
      -- Sherry Harbert, The Molalla Pioneer, 8 Dec. 1999, Page 1.
   
• Molalla RiverWatch meets with Clackamas County's water quality district.
      -- Philip Moore, The Molalla Pioneer, 25 Dec. 1999, Page 1.
   
• RiverWatch OKs culvert replacement.
  Board members of Molalla RiverWatch were supportive of the county's plan to provide passage for even juvenile fish species. Juveniles are much more prone to the effects of stream velocity and obstructions than their adult counterparts. The group is vigilant in its work to educate and protect the Molalla River Basin.
       --Sherry Harbert, The Molalla Pioneer, 19 Jan. 2000, Page 1.
   
• Students, educators traverse river trails.
      -- Sherry Harbert, The Molalla Pioneer, 26 Jan. 2000, Page 1.
   

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