Partners

Our Partners help us work together as a community to plan & accomplish our goals.

Why our Partners Matter

Watershed partnerships are essential to the successful management of the land and water resources in our watershed, as all partners have a stake in the health of the watershed. In the words of our partner Peter Hayes, “Responsible, innovative forest stewardship must be a cornerstone of our vision of our shared future.”

The EPA states that there are multiple Ecosystem, Economic and Physical and Mental health benefits from maintaining healthy watersheds.

1. Ecosystem Benefits and Services

  • Improved water quality.

  • Carbon storage opportunities.

  • Increased resilience in the face of climate change threats.

  • Reduced risk for invasive species colonization.

2. Economic Benefits

  • Reduced drinking water treatment and infrastructure costs.

  • Reduced flood mitigation costs.

  • Increased revenues and job opportunities.

  • Increased property values.

3. Physical and Mental Health Benefits

  • Lower rates of illness.

  • Decreased stress and Improved cognitive development.

  • Higher likelihood to exercise.

Become a Partner

If you would like to partner with us, fill out the form below and one of our staff members will get back to you.

Our Partners

“When we care for Oregon forests with respect and a long-term vision, we know that they will sustain us.. Oregonians face the choice of whether we will rise above our differences to build the common ground needed to live compatibly with forests and one another in the long run.”

— Peter Hayes