Watershed Links

WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS AND STREAM GROUPS

TUALATIN RIVERKEEPERS
www.tualatinriverkeepers.org/

The Tualatin Riverkeepers is a community-based organization working to protect and restore Oregon's Tualatin River system. The Tualatin Riverkeepers build watershed stewardship through public education, access to nature, citizen involvement and advocacy.

* Site includes info on volunteering, Riverkeepers’ programs, board and committees, calendars, tour of the watershed, maps & photo albums, river facts, publications & merchandise, related links & contacts, online forms, and employment/volunteer positions.

JACKSON BOTTOM WETLANDS
www.jacksonbottom.org/

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a premier resource center for information and services related to wetlands and aquatic education in the Pacific Northwest. Thousands of pre-school and school-aged children, bird watchers, university staff and students, researchers and others benefit from the programs and services provided by the Preserve.

*Site includes info about Jackson Bottom, school & group programs, individual & family programs, teacher education, volunteering, wetlands education center, newsletters, membership, Intel Wetlands Monitoring System, photo galleries, partner links, and contacts.

ROCK CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
www.rcwp.org

A coalition of the stream groups representing the Rock Creek sub-watershed.

*Site includes information about native plants, animals, group activities and contact information.

CASCADE LINK
www.cascadelink.org/index.html

Cascade Link’s mission is to improve citizen access to information and technology in the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA metropolitan-region.  It provides a means for citizen involvement and to provide online access to citizens living in the Portland, OR/ Vancouver, WA metropolitan-region. The network specifically serves Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington.

* Site includes inter-jurisdictional effort to gather information on business, education, elections, environment, health, housing, jobs, libraries, news, organizations, volunteering, and transportation.

OREGON WATER TRUST
www.owt.org/

The Oregon Water Trust’s mission is to restore surface water flows for healthier streams in Oregon by using cooperative, free-market solutions.  Their transactional approach focuses on streams where small amounts of water provide significant ecological benefits resulting in healthier streams for fish, wildlife, and people.

* Site contains info about OWT, their approaches, solutions, projects, donations, links, contacts, and updated news.

CLEAN WATER SERVICES
www.cleanwaterservices.org/

Clean Water Services is a public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed.  Information is provided on innovative wastewater and storm water services, flood management projects, water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more.

* Site contains info for education/learning, billing/financial, dumping, jobs, kids’ fun, permits, individual/community action, bidding, help contacts, and maps.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ORGANIZATION (CPO)
extension.oregonstate.edu/washington/cpo

The CPO discusses issues in a comfortable forum; meets with neighbors who are interested in the community; gets unbiased information; and finds neighbors who will listen to concerns and work to find solutions.  The site welcomes participation from all residents and business owners in Washington County cities and unincorporated areas.  Two Oregon State University Extension Service faculties coordinate the CPO.

* Site contains info about extension service, CPO’s, faculty & staff, locations, coming events, calendars, publications, newsletters, links, 4-H youth, forestry & Christmas trees, wood products, agriculture, master gardeners, email, action notes, CCI agendas, families, aquatic health, OSU extension pubs & videos, and more.

TROUT UNLIMITED
www.tuoregon.org/

TU Oregon Council is involved with coldwater fisheries conservation and includes latest news in statewide issues, legislation and projects being worked on at the state level.  You can find links to local chapters, how to become a member or check out fishing opportunities in Oregon. The Oregon Council is part of the national group, Trout Unlimited.  We act to represent all of the coldwater fisheries of the state of Oregon, from coastal streams with winter run steelhead to the High Desert country of Eastern Oregon with Lahontan cutthroat trout.

* Site contains info about OTCU, contacts, news, calendars, links, chapters, membership, projects, and sponsors.

RIVER NETWORK
www.rivernetwork.org/

River Network's Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds.  Their site constituents are comprised of grassroots river and watershed conservation organizations, public agencies, tribal governments and coalitions, and other working to save freshwater ecosystems.  Emphasis is in initiatives for tools and training to help partner groups learn how to organize in local communities.

* Site contains info about the network, programs, river community, newsroom, library, marketplace, donations/support, resources, and special features.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE SALMON
(Now called SALMON NATION)
www.4sos.org/

These resources developed by For Sake of the Salmon are designed to assist watershed groups and their partners with their organizational and technical capacity.  They provide timely and relevant information, resources, and assistance to watershed organizations, public agencies, Tribes and other partners that work to protect and restore fish habitat and improve water quality throughout Washington, Oregon and California. This website includes resources that have been examined and judged to be the most useful for these groups.

* Site contains info about watershed support, “In the Stream,” capacity building, resources, and a searchable technical assistance directory.

FRIENDS OF TREES
www.friendsoftrees.org/

Friends of Trees is a nonprofit organization that depends upon support from businesses, foundations, public agencies and individuals.  The site encourages members to help Friends of Trees build stronger communities and restore the area's urban forest.  Emphasis is in planting trees along city streets and in urban natural areas. In addition, Friends of Trees makes the planting of trees in yards affordable through a Branching Out program.

* Site includes info about Friends of Trees, programs, how to get involved, supporters, tree resources, planting trees to honor someone, e-newsletters, training schedules, planting schedules, tree database, news, membership, and advocacy.

SOLV
www.solv.org

SOLV is a non-profit organization that brings together government agencies, businesses and individual volunteers in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon.  SOLV resources are offered to more than 250 Oregon communities, focusing on cleanup, beautification and enhancement projects. 

* Site includes info about SOLV, volunteers, support, programs, special projects, donations, pressroom, contacts, upcoming events, and community resources.

AUDUBON SOCIETY OF PORTLAND
www.audubonportland.org/

Audubon Society of Portland promotes the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife and their habitats.  The Portland site is one of National Audubon Society's most active local chapters, with more than 7,500 members and 1,000 volunteers.

* Site contains info about ASP, birds, winter break camp, conservation & advocacy, membership, education, news, adult trips & classes, calendar of events, children’s programs, jobs & internships, living with urban wildlife, the nature store, searches, urban conservation, volunteers, ASP Warbler, and the wildlife care center.

OREGON TROUT
www.ortrout.org/

Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout is a non-profit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon.  Its mission is to protect and restore native wild fish and the habitat ecosystems that sustain them.  Its site includes info for advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts. 

* Site contains info about OT, involvement, education, the store, the newsroom, resource forums, success stories, contacts, etc.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
www.nature.org/

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.  They have developed a strategic, science-based planning process, called Conservation by Design, which helps to identify the highest-priority places—landscapes and seascapes that, if conserved, promise to ensure biodiversity over the long term.

* Site contains info about how to help, donating online, memberships, estate planning, gift ideas, volunteering, activities, events, merchandize, magazines, science publications, field guides, e-newsletters, how & where they work, news, how to take action, the president’s view, success stories, and features.

OREGON HABITAT JOINT VENTURE
www.ohjv.org/

The Oregon Habitat Joint Venture (formerly Oregon Wetlands Joint Venture) is a coalition of private conservation organizations working with government agencies to protect and restore wetlands and other important habitats for native fish and wildlife.  The Joint Venture helps put together partnerships for a variety of habitat-related projects, including habitat restoration and enhancement on private and public lands, acquisition of key areas for permanent protection, and development of educational and interpretive programs. 

* Site contains info about the OHJV, Oregon’s wetlands, projects, newsletter, plans, partners, links, and join venture organizations.

RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL ENVIRONMENTS (RARE)
darkwing.uoregon.edu/~rare/index.htm

The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants who live and work in communities for 11 months (1,700 hours). Qualified college graduates (with a bachelor's degree) and graduate-level students who are selected as RARE participants assist communities and agencies in the development and implementation of plans for achieving a sustainable natural resource base and improving rural economic conditions.

* Site contains info about resource assistance for rural environments, participants, communities, applications, projects, programs, staff, and contacts.

TUALATIN WATERSHED RESOURCES COLLECTION
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Instructions for accessing Pacific University's collection of nearly 100 documents about the Tualatin Watershed

HAGG LAKE & SCOGGINS VALLEY
www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/sup_serv/fac_mgt/parks/hagglake.htm

* The Washington County Facilities and Parks Services informational website contains maps and frequently asked questions and answers concerning Hagg Lake and Scoggins Valley area.

W.A.T.E.R PROJECT
(Watershed Awareness Through Electronic Resources)
www.water.pacificu.edu/

The WATER project is an interactive resource for information about water quality and wildlife issues in Oregon’s Tualatin River Watershed.  The project was developed at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, and was made possible by a grant from the Tualatin Valley Water Quality Endowment Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.  Support is included from the Tualatin River Watershed Council, the Tualatin Riverkeepers, and the Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District.

* Site contains info about water quality and wildlife issues in Oregon’s Tualatin River Watershed through an interactive guide.

TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE INFORMATION
refuges.fws.gov/profiles/index.cfm?id=13600

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife website contains information on Tualatin River Refuge habitat, recreation, and education.  Also, the Friends of the Refuge website is a community based volunteer organization supporting the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. We are dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Refuge for the benefit of fish and wildlife, and for public education and recreation.

* Site contains info about Tualatin River Refuge habitat, recreation and education, centennial events, and links to Pacific Region NWR homepage, Pacific Region, and the USFWS homepage.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
www.co.washington.or.us/agency/service.htm

* The Washington County site includes service provider links for cities, cooperative public, agencies, county, environmental health & sanitation, fire districts, metro, office of consolidated, emergency management, park districts, Port of Portland, school districts, sewer district, sheriff, tri-met, consolidated communications agency, and water districts of Washington County. 

VISION ACTION NETWORKS
www.vision-west.org/cgi/vision/home.pl

The Vision Action Network website (VAN) is a private non-profit organization committed to the promotion and support of collaborative community-based problem solving in Washington County. VAN’s mission is to promote and support community-based problem solving through relationship building, planning and implementation processes that coordinate and optimize public, private and individual actions and resources

* Site contains info about Van, issue papers/updates, religious action network, community housing fund, Washington County facts on population; employment, education; agriculture; transportation; housing; and crime, a search engine, a calendar, and contacts.

OREGON WATER RESOURCES DEPT. TUALATIN STREAM GAUGES
www.goeslink.com

The Watermaster's Office is part of the Field Services Division of OWRD. There are twenty Watermaster Districts statewide, organized into five regions. The Watermaster functions as a local contact for landowners, elected officials and watershed councils, as well as other government agencies at the local, state, and federal level. In addition, the Watermaster and his or her staff conduct stream flow measurements and maintain gauging stations; conduct well inspections and collect groundwater level data; perform routine dam safety inspections; assist in stream recovery efforts; provide information to landowners and others on water rights and Oregon Water Law; regulate water use during times of shortage and mediate disputes between water users.

* Site contains info from district 18 “real time” gauging stations, including current conditions (site, date, times, and date), tables and graphs, a historic database, and station information.

USGS PROJECTS IN TUALATIN WATERSHED
or.water.usgs.gov/tualatin/

In 1990, the Oregon District of the U.S. Geological Survey began a water-quality assessment of the Tualatin River, in partnership with Clean Water Services (formerly Unified Sewerage Agency of Washington County, Oregon). These web pages are intended to provide an overview of that project, and to provide selected data from the Tualatin River Basin.

* Site contains info about general info describing the basin and projects, stream flow and stage, water quality data, weather and precipitation in Portland Metro area, published reports, and other relevant links for USGS, Washington County, and Tualatin River Watershed.

TUALATIN STREAM FLOW GAUGES
oregon.usgs.gov/tualatin/streamflow/

SURF YOUR WATERSHED-EPA
www.epa.gov/surf/

Surf Your Watershed is a service to help you locate, use, and share environmental information about your state and watershed.  Surf Your Watershed contains databases where information can be added to any of them using the Add Information button found at the top of Surf Your Watershed pages.  Adopt Your Watershed- Is a database of Watershed groups throughout the nation. You can search for a group in your area either by State, Zip code, Group Name, Keywords or even Stream Name. Currently over 3000 groups are indexed. Sites and groups are voluntarily submitted. Sites are reviewed.

* Site contains info about surf your watershed services, help info, locating watersheds, searches, and links to EPA homepage, water, wetlands, oceans, watersheds, adopt your watershed, and environmental websites.

ECOTRUST HOMEPAGE
www.ecotrust.org/

Ecotrust's mission is to build Salmon Nation, a place where people and wild salmon thrive. Ecotrust was created in 1991 by a small group of diverse people who sought to bring some of the good ideas emerging around sustainability back to the rain forests of home. We set out to characterize this region and articulate a more enduring strategy for its prosperity.

* Site contains info about native programs, fisheries, forestry, food & farming, salmon nation citizenship, a toolkit with Ecotrust GIS, online resources, publications, natural capital center, Billy Frank Jr. conference center, natural capital fund, news, annual reports, donations, searching, and jobs.

TIDEPOOL NEWS
www.tidepool.org/

Tidepool is updated every weekday morning with the best news stories collected from more than three-dozen on-line news sources. Their goal is to provide the Bioregional community with a daily source of the news needed to create conservation based economy.

* Site contains info about archives, searching, feedback, subscriptions, news index, news sections on environment, community economy, nation & world, science, commentary, highlights from the daily news, news feeds, top stories, and articles from contributors.

OREGON BLUE BOOK
bluebook.state.or.us/

The Oregon Blue Book is the official state directory and fact book about all levels of government in Oregon... and much more. It is produced and regularly updated by the Archives Division.

* Site contains facts for state, local, national, cultural, and educational info, kids stuff, questions, bookstores, online ordering, news releases, features sections, index, search engine, and links to secretary of state and Oregon government websites.

EDUCATION

SATURDAY ACADEMY
www.saturdayacademy.org/

Saturday Academy offers all students exceptional opportunities for enriched learning by enlisting community professionals to share facilities, equipment and expertise through hands-on classes, workshops and internships. Since 1983, Saturday Academy has provided instruction to more than 100,000 students and teachers in urban, suburban and rural communities.  Saturday Academy engages motivated young people in hands-on, in-depth learning and problem solving by connecting them with community experts as instructors and mentors.  Disciplines emphasized are math, science, engineering, technology, and healthcare.

* Site includes info about current class catalog, programs, a newsletter, science opportunities, contributions, alumni, contacts, and links to PSU and OHSU.

STUDENT WATERSHED RESEARCH PROJECT
www.swrp.org/

The Student Watershed Research Project (SWRP™), a program of Saturday Academy, uses the cooperation of teachers, students, scientists, businesses, governmental agencies, and community groups to couple watershed education with the collection of high quality data. It is the mission of SWRP to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment leading to responsible behavior and constructive actions with regard to water quality and watershed resources.

* Site includes info about SWRP, publications, presentations, student data, teacher info, training, watersheds, contacts, photos, and links.

OREGON SEA GRANT - (Salmon Education)
seagrant.oregonstate.edu/links/salmsites.html

OSU-based research, outreach and education program; part of the national Sea Grant College program network; and publisher of salmon-related books, newsletter, videos.  

* Site contains info about numerous website links on salmon facts and data, watersheds and habitat restoration, K-12 materials, newsletters and periodicals, books and videos, research, regulatory and policy agencies, and others.

OREGON WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
oregonstate.edu/dept/owrri/whatis.htm

Located at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, the Oregon Water Resources Research Institute represents the research and educational programs in water resources of all universities and colleges in Oregon. It contributes through research and education to the optimum management of Oregon's water resources.  OWRRI works closely with federal and state agencies in research coordination and information transfer. State and regional conferences, seminars, and workshops on critical water issues are sponsored regularly.

* Site includes info about OWRRI, history, goals, contacts, publications, programs, and links to OSU.

INFORMATION FOR LANDOWNERS

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY (OSU) EXTENSION
extension.oregonstate.edu/index.php

Agriculture
agsci.oregonstate.edu/ext/index.html

Forestry
www.cof.orst.edu/cof/extended/extserv/

Oregon State University's Extension Service provides education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources. OSU Extension carries out their mission by extending the research knowledge base of the University to people who need the information, and providing leadership in applying this knowledge to the problems people have identified.

* Site contains info about OSU, administration, campus offices, 4-H youth, agriculture, families & communities, economy & public issues, gardening, forestry, natural resources, the environment, marine sciences, the sea grant, publications, videos, success stories, links to OSU homepage, finding answers & people, county offices, and other news.

SMALL LANDOWNER FACT SHEETS
www.oacd.org/
click on the "Small Acreage Landowner Fact Sheets " link on the left

The Oregon Association of Conservation Districts is a statewide membership organization serving Oregon's Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Water Control Districts.  OACD's purposes are: To promote the conservation and wise use of the natural resources of the state of Oregon by serving as the state association of member soil and water conservation districts and water control districts; To serve as spokesman for those who are committed to the belief that Oregon's soil, water, air and renewable resources must be used in accordance with the needs of the people of the state while maintaining a quality environment and a productive economy; To cooperate with public and private organizations with similar purposes towards the adoption of statewide policies and programs that will effectively contribute to a quality environment and a productive economy; and to inform the public of the value of soil and water conservation, flood prevention, proper land use planning, orderly economic development, recreation development, fish and wildlife enhancement and other benefits.

* Site contains info about OACD resources, board of directors, conservation districts, soil & water conservation commission, conservation partnerships, calendar of events, watershed councils, OACD newsletters, small acreage landowner fact sheets, job listings, related links, news, policies, Oregon natural resources, and OACD foundation.

KNOW YOUR WATERSHED
www.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/KYW.html

National Watershed Network is a registry of locally led watershed partnerships working to meet local goals through voluntary actions.  

* Site contains info on frequently asked questions, watershed partners, watershed guides, other relevant resources, national watershed network info, e-leader newsletter, watershed IQ quiz, TMDL facts & links, and conference calendars.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - STATEWIDE AGENCIES

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS)
or.water.usgs.gov/

* Site contains info about stream flow and water quality conditions, historical water data, annual water data reports, geographic data, scientific activities, publications, and additional sources of information.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
www.deq.state.or.us/

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon's Environment. DEQ is responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon's water and air quality, for cleaning up spills and releases of hazardous materials, and for managing the proper disposal of hazardous and solid wastes.

* Site contains info about air quality, land quality, water quality, laboratory, vehicle inspection, regulations, news & info, programs, contacts, protecting Oregon’s environment, a consumer corner, emergency info, job openings, databases, and searching.

NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICES NORTHWEST REGION
www.nwr.noaa.gov/

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems.  As a steward, NOAA Fisheries conserves, protects, and manages living marine resources in a way that ensures their continuation as functioning components of marine ecosystems, affords economic opportunities, and enhances the quality of life for the American public.

* Site contains info about NOAA, regions, science center, councils, commissions, advisory committee, contacts, features, aquaculture, grants, international interests, legislation, permits, reauthorizing Sustainable Fisheries Act, recreational fisheries, stranding, managing marine ecosystems, administrations & operations, the media center, and news & comments.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
www.epa.gov/

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.  EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts by developing and enforcing regulations, offering financial assistance, performing environmental research, sponsoring voluntary partnerships and programs, and through offering further environmental education.

Non-point source pollution (Clean Water Act)
www.epa.gov/owow/nps/

Monitoring
www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/

* Site contains info about EPA newsroom, topics, laws, regulations, dockets, educational & info sources, programs, partnerships, business opportunities, careers, top stories, and searching.

OREGON NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. Their vision:  Harmony between people and the land.  NRCS puts nearly 70 years of experience to work in assisting owners of America's private land with conserving their soil, water, and other natural resources.

* Site contains info about news, features, programs, technical resources, partnerships, PNW soils, searching, quick access links, and more on soils, water, snow, air, plants, animals,

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
www.odf.state.or.us

The ODF’s mission is to serve the people of Oregon through the protection, management, and promotion of a healthy forest environment, which will enhance Oregon’s livability and economy for today and tomorrow.  Since its inception in 1911, the Oregon Department of Forestry has sought to provide leadership in forest policy and resource protection. We are stewards of precious resources that belong to future generations.

* Site contains info about ODF, living in the forest, working in the forests, learning from the forest, news releases & publications, hot topics, upcoming events, daily fire updates, forest practices, planning, resources, board of forestry, program areas, field links, contacts, and media.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
www.dfw.state.or.us/

ODFW's mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

* Site contains info about news & highlights, ODFW organization & administration, fish, hunting, viewing resources, and wildlife.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
egov.oregon.gov/ODA/

The Oregon Department of Agriculture serves the state of Oregon through its three-fold mission: food safety and consumer protection; protection of the natural resource base; and, developing and maintaining markets for agricultural products.

* Site contains info about ODA services, regulations & licenses, news & agriculture, ODA divisions, frequently asked questions, stories & hot topics, warnings & alerts, weather, searching, and program-level links.

OREGON FARM BUREAU
www.oregonfb.org/

Oregon Farm Bureau is the state's largest general agriculture organization. The non-partisan, not-for-profit Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to finding positive solutions to the challenges facing today's family farmers and ranchers, and others in the natural resource community.  With a membership of about 22,000 Oregon families and a professional staff, Oregon Farm Bureau is a successful advocacy group winning positive results for its members.

* Site contains info about OFB, issues, benefits, recipes, foundations, county FB’s, links, membership, publications, teacher resources, programs, and contacts.

OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION
egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/index.shtml

The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: To provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

* Site contains info about visiting state parks, junior rangers, riding ATV’s, department administration, employment, news releases, heritage conservation, searching, and contacts.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
www.oregon.gov/ODOT/

ODT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians.

* Site contains info about contacts, publications, employment, contracting, drivers & vehicles, highway regions, maps & library, newsroom, partner services, public involvement, rail-trucking-fright, travel options, visiting Oregon, current topics, online services, commissions & committees, incident maps, road conditions & cameras, and a state directory.    

OREGON WATERSHED ENHANCEMENT BOARD
www.oweb.state.or.us/

OWEB’s mission is to promote and implement programs to restore, maintain, and enhance watersheds in the state of Oregon in order to protect the economic and social well being of the state and its citizens.

* Site contains info about staff, boards, applications, grants, watersheds, groups, monitoring, publications, news, and contacts.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
www.or.blm.gov/ (currently offline for maintenance)

BLM manages 17,707,693 acres of public lands in Oregon and 399,950 acres of public lands in Washington.  BLM also has subsurface responsibilities for an additional 23.4 million acres in Oregon and about 16.5 million acres in Washington.  From the forests of western Oregon to the rangelands in eastern Oregon and Washington, BLM uses a multiple-use approach to managing your public lands.  BLM manages for wildlife, recreation, timber harvest, livestock grazing, mineral extraction and other public uses.

* Site contains info about news, BLM facts, recreation, attractions, directories, government links, searching, features, passes, plans, regulations, and much more.

U.S. FOREST SERVICE
www.fs.fed.us/

The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The phrase, "Caring for the Land and Serving People," captures the Forest Service mission.  Their mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of people.

* Site contains info about employment, fire & aviation, international, just for kids, maps & brochures, passes & permits, photo & video gallery, projects & policies, publications, recreational activities, research & development, safety, state & private forestry, regulations, employee searches, national offices & programs, phone directories, regional offices, service evaluation, news, and more.

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
www.usbr.gov/

The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.  Through leadership, use of technical expertise, efficient operations, responsive customer service and the creativity of people, Reclamation seeks to protect local economies and preserve natural resources and ecosystems through the effective use of water.

* Site contains info about regional offices, the newsroom, the library, data web, programs & activities, water operations, job opportunities, current news, publications, reports, recreation opportunities, and searching.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (Portland District)
www.nwp.usace.army.mil/

Portland District will execute the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vision to support the Army and the Nation by a commitment to: Restore, manage and enhance ecosystems, improve and maintain navigation, generate electrical power, prevent and reduce flood damages, regulate activities in wetlands and navigable water ways, respond to disasters, provide Corps-wide expertise in hydroelectric design and information systems, and provide recreational opportunities for the public.

* Site contains info about top issues, news, organizations, services, history, site index, searching, contracting, employment, engineering & construction, environment, recreation, permits, public affairs, small business, logistics, water management, digital visual & technical libraries, and contacts.

REGIONAL AGENCIES

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

www.conservationdistrict.org

To sustain our soils, water, land, air and energy resources, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District provides resource conservation technical services to landowners and local community partners.  Clackamas County SWCD services

serves Lower Tualatin Basin residents who reside in Clackamas County. 

CLEAN WATER SERVICES (FORMERLY UNIFIED SEWERAGE AGENCY)
www.cleanwaterservices.org/

Clean Water Services is a public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed.  Nearly 450,000 customers enjoy clean water and healthy rivers and streams through innovative wastewater and storm water services, flood management projects, water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more.   

* Site contains info about learning resources, billing, dumping, jobs, fun activities, permits, support, bids, helping out, maps, tips, plans, and studies.

FARM SERVICE AGENCY (WASHINGTON/ COLUMBIA COUNTIES)
www.fsa.usda.gov/or/washington.html

The Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture ensures the well-being of American agriculture, the environment and the American public through efficient and equitable administration of farm commodity programs; farm ownership, operating and emergency loans; conservation and environmental programs; emergency and disaster assistance; domestic and international food assistance and international export credit programs.  The mission of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is to support American farmers through commodity programs, farmer operating and emergency loans, conservation, domestic and overseas food assistance and disaster programs that improve the economic stability of agriculture and the environment. These programs help farmers produce an adequate food supply, assist farmers to compete for export sales of commodities in the world marketplace, and keep consumer prices reasonable while caring for the environment and natural resources."

* Site contains info about the newsletter, the farm service agency, AG & AMTA programs, conservation, farm loan programs, employment, news releases, market links, calendar of events, forms, county office staff, partner agency links, press & media, commerce, country living, and national websites.

METROPOLITAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (METRO)
www.metro-region.org/

Metro protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation, and manages garbage disposal and recycling for 1.3 million residents in three counties and 24 cities in the Portland, Oregon, region.  Metro is the directly elected regional government that serves more than 1.3 million residents in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties, and the 24 cities in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area.

* Site contains info about news, jobs, contracts, highlights, calendars, contacts, regional planning, parks, trails, green space, garbage, recycling, waste prevention, Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, Portland Metro Expo Center, online stores, public comment opportunities, kids & schools, grant programs, volunteer opportunities, and interactive maps & tools.

OREGON LEGISLATURE'S WEBSITE
www.leg.state.or.us/

The State of Oregon has a Citizen Legislature consisting of the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms, and the House of Representatives, which has 60 members elected for two-year terms. The assembly convenes every two years in regular session on the second Monday in January during odd-numbered years, a date set by statute. Oregon Constitution does not specify a limitation on session length, however most sessions last approximately six months. During the interim, legislators serve on interim committees and task forces that study issues likely to be faced during the next legislative session.

* Site contains info about the Senate, House, bills & laws, committees, budgets & tax, audio & video resources, employment, related sites, frequently asked questions, capitol information, citizen’s guide, kid’s pages, legislative contacts, committee schedule, press releases, and other links.

OREGON STATE WEBSITE
oregon.gov/

* Site contains info with links for all areas of local Oregon government agencies in administration, business and consumer services, economic development, education, elected officials, human services and health, judicial branch, laws and regulations, legislative branch, local governments, natural resources, public safety, transportation, and veterans and military affairs. 

OREGON WOODLAND CO-OP
www.orwoodlandco-op.com

The Oregon Woodland Management and Sales Cooperative is a group of woodland owners working together to improve each others ability to manage their woodland and market their woodland products.

Site includes a newsletter, links to resources, projects and professional services and forms that let members offer services or products to each other.

TUALATIN SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

(formerly Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District)

www.swcd.net
(503) 648-3174

The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District has been working to protect the natural resources of Washington County for over 47 years.  The District is situated in the fertile lower Willamette Basin.  The western portion of the District is a patchwork quilt of farmland, producing a variety of crops including hazelnuts, berries, and hay.  The eastern portion is a growing urban area full of culture and charm that attracts many visitors and residents.  In order to conserve, protect, and enhance natural resources in the Tualatin Basin, the mission of the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District is to: Assess watershed conditions, identify resource concerns, and select strategies that meet water quality goals; Provide technical assistance to help private landowners install conservation practices; Increase the public’s knowledge of natural resource issues and solutions; and deliver conservation services, often in collaboration with partners.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
www.co.washington.or.us

The Washington County website represents government resources for the second largest and fastest growing urban county in Oregon, with approximately 460,000 citizens.  Their site offers information on its board of directors, county newsletters, departments and offices, animal services, fair complex, health, human resources and jobs, libraries, land use and transportation, maps and land records, sheriff, and more.

* Site contains info about the board of commissioners, county newsletters, departments & offices, animal services, fair complex, health, human resources, libraries, land use & transportation, maps & land records, sheriff’s office, subject & telephone index, frequently asked questions, and news headlines, and other state of Oregon and Washington County resources & links.

WASHINGTON COUNTY WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION
www.wcswa.org

The local chapter of Oregon Small Woodlands Association, an organization that educates and informs the owners of forested tracts and the public regarding forestry and family forestland management issues.

Website includes current and past issues of Forest Forum Newsletter; several Tree Farm Picture Tours; links and membership information.

WEST MULTNOMAH SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

www.westmultconserv.org

West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District's mission is to conserve, protect and develop soil and water resources; to help with the development of all natural resources in west county for the benefit of the people, wildlife and the environment. They provide numerous resources to Tualatin Basin residents living in those portions of upper Rock Creek sub-basin and the Fanno Creek sub-basin located in Multhnomah County.