Wilkes events...
August 25,2008
Aquifer Adventure
by jenniferdEvent Location: The Portland Water Bureau’s groundwater well site- NE 166th Ave. & Airport Way
The Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council invite you to attend Aquifer Adventure: A Groundwater Treasure Hunt. Aquifer Adventure is a fun, family event where area kids, families and some pirates will gather in the Columbia South Shore Well FieldAquifer Adventure highlights the award-winning groundwater protection program and the partnership of Portland, Gresham and Fairview.
for a fun day of canoe rides, treasure hunting and games. This is an educational event focusing on groundwater, water conservation, and groundwater protection actions that you can take at home.Highlights of this year's Aquifer Adventure include free pirate-guided canoe trips for intrepid treasure hunters and their families, live music and interactive games. Participants will receive a complimentary t-shirt and refreshments will be available. For more information about Aquifer Adventure or to download a map and directions, visit http://www.columbiaslough.org/.
We hope that you are able to join us at Aquifer Adventure. If you have any questions, please call Katie Meckes, Outreach Director for the Watershed Council at (503) 281-1132 or email katie.meckes@columbiaslough.org or Rebecca Geisen, Portland Water Bureau at (503) 823-7493 or e-mail rgeisen@water.ci.portland.or.us.
Jennie Burget
Interim Public Information Officer
Portland Water Bureau
503-823-7510
