Tualatin River Watershed Council
Vision and Mission
Vision Statement:
A balanced ecosystem that supports a healthy watershed, provides
for an economic base and viable communities.
Mission Statement:
To foster better stewardship and understanding of the
Tualatin River watershed resources; address natural resource
issues; and ensure sustainable watershed health, functions,
and uses.
Explanation:
The Tualatin River Watershed consists of the river, its tributaries, its ground
water, and the land that drains to them. The components listed below must work
in harmony for the vitality of the river to be realized. The basin is far larger
than the river, encompassing nearly all lands within Washington County, and small
areas of Multnomah, Clackamas, Yamhill, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties. When
people think of the Tualatin, the river may come first to mind but the entire
drainage area is vital to the health of the system.
Water Quality: A watershed that contributes water of such quality that
people can use it for consumption, recreation, work, and the support of terrestrial
and aquatic life. A river and its tributaries that contain the highest achievable
water quality that surrounding soils, rocks, natural vegetation, wildlife, ground
water, and wise use of land resources will allow.
Natural Resources: A balanced ecosystem that supports its component
parts throughout the Tualatin River Watershed including a varied habitat that
thrives along the banks of the watershed's streams and river.
Use of Resources: Wise stewardship of the resource to maximize their
renewal and minimize permanent loss.
Land Use: Recognize that owners of property within the watershed have
land use rights, as well as responsibility to protect the welfare of the ecosystem
through the use of their land.
Recreation: A watershed that provides various types of recreation and
an experience that foster an appreciation of the watershed's natural resources
including its rivers and streams.
Economics: A watershed that provides water quality and quantity sufficient
to support a viable and healthy community in which its citizens are proud to
live, work, and recreate.
Education: An informed populace that understands and appreciates the
river, its ecosystem and needs, and works to achieve them.
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