The whole team at the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council wants to send our thanks to the firefighters, Forest Service personnel, and everyone else working to keep our forest safe. We also want to send our sincere condolences to the friends, family, and coworkers of fallen firefighter Collin Hagan. His family has asked that memorial donations be directed to the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. We are so thankful for all the people who put their lives at risk to help protect the place we love.
We are so lucky to live and work in this amazing place and we are always appreciative of the work that our whole community does to help create a healthy Middle Fork Willamette watershed.
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After several years of missing out on this event, we are so pleased to be bringing back our annual celebration! Join us in celebrating our collective work in the Middle Fork Willamette watershed at our Annual Celebration on September 15th between 5 p m and 8pm at Elijah Bristow State Park!
We will be celebrating with:
- BBQ with delicious food
- Beverages by Plank Town Brewing as well as non-alcoholic options from Mountain Rose Herbs and Cafe Mam
- Live music with local band Alder Street thanks to our band sponsor Forrest Paint Company
- Short update on our work in the watershed and all we have accomplished this last year
- Lawn games and a kids corner with our stream table and other fun activities
Enter to win one of our amazing raffle prizes including a gift basket of local food and drink from Cornucopia and Yogi Tea or watershed art from several local artists! You can view the full details and buy raffle tickets ahead of time at our online store! You don’t need to be present to win so feel free to enter even if you can’t join us. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
Bring yourself, your kids, and your significant others, but please leave your pets at home.
Questions? Call or email us! 458-215-8200 or dov@middleforkwillamette.org
We can't wait to see you!
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A huge thanks to our event sponsors!
Title sponsor
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Event Sponsors
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Band Sponsor
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Volunteer with Salmon Watch
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We still have two opportunities to join us for Salmon Watch volunteer trainings in October! Register today to learn how you can get outside, help youth explore salmon life and ecology, and support this amazing program.
This program wouldn't be possible without volunteers like you helping to share our watershed with students. No previous teaching experience is needed and all training will be provided. You just need to provide your enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors! We have training dates available on October 7th and 8th, only one day of training is required. To learn more about the Salmon Watch program and to register for one of these dates visit our website linked below.
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New Restorations Projects Manager!
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We are so excited to welcome our new Restoration Projects Manager, Virginia Pritchard. She is jumping in and learning all about our watershed, projects, and community. So we though we would take a minute to learn a little more about her!
Growing up in Eugene, Virginia developed a love for the surrounding lakes, rivers and forests. After graduating from Oregon State University in 2016 with a dual B.S. in Environmental Science and Microbiology she was eager to pursue work combining her passions for science and the outdoors. She began her career working in aquatic and riparian ecosystems evaluating stream health, conducting hydrologic research and performing natural resource management assessments for Forest Service Ranger Districts and Research Stations on the Willamette and Mendocino National Forests. Looking to transition into ecosystem restoration, she worked as a Hydrology Project Specialist in the northern Sierra Nevada where she developed and conducted watershed infrastructure assessments to prioritize upgrades of road-stream crossings to reduce sedimentation in anadromous watersheds. She also collaboratively planned and implemented fuels reduction and meadow restoration projects across Plumas, Lassen and Modoc National Forests. When she’s not working to restore ecosystems, Virginia enjoys backpacking, creative writing, gardening and learning to cook new recipes.
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Share your ideas with Willamalane
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Our partners at Willamalane are seeking community feedback to update their Comprehensive Plan, and the district wants to hear from you! By taking a survey, attending a pop-up event, or submitting your idea, you'll contribute to a 20-year plan that will serve to meet our community's unique needs. Share your thoughts on what you want to see from Willamalane parks, recreation programs, facilities, community services, events, and more. Follow this link to learn how to participate.
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Please note our new mailing address:
655 A Street
Suite A/B
Springfield, OR 97477
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Help keep our programs running smoothly
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