In June we hosted a panel discussion on how watershed land managers are working to make our landscape more fire resilient. We were joined by Fraser MacDonald, Natural Resource Planner at Willamalane, Brett Prasons, Natural Resource Specialist, Molly Juillerat, District … continue reading →
Watershed Stories
The History of Elijah Bristow: From Pre-Colonization to Today
This May we held this virtual presentation that tells the story of Elijah Bristow State Park from pre-colonization till today. We were joined by Tribal historian David Lewis and State Park Ranger Sean Stewart as they shared the history of … continue reading →
Favorite Plants of Western Cascade Butterflies with Tanya Harvey
In March we continued our virtual Fermenting Ideas series with Tanya Harvey, local photographer, native gardener, and butterfly lover. We co-hosted this event with the North American Butterfly Association local Eugene chapter. Tanya shared with us a talk entitled “Favorite … continue reading →
Fermenting Ideas with David Lewis
We were so pleased to welcome David Lewis, Indigenous historian and teacher at OSU, as our first ever virtual Fermenting Ideas speaker. He shared with us a talk entitled “Creating the Precolonized Willamette Valley: Missoula Floods and Kalapuyan Anthropocene”. Please … continue reading →
Connecting When We Can’t be Together
Lately, physical distancing has become part of our everyday. We appreciate that this time is a hard for everyone in our watershed and, on a personal note, we truly miss our events and the chance to connect with you all. … continue reading →
Earth Day 2020
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we, like many other organizations, had an event planned to celebrate this milestone. Social distancing means that all these events have been cancelled or postponed (we are dedicated to holding … continue reading →
Why We Taught YouTube Influencers to Plant Trees
Sarah Dyrdahl, MFWWC Executive Director, was deemed a "Tree Planting Expert" by MrBeast
This month we did a super fun, outside-the-box planting event with a couple of YouTube celebrities, and now the epic-ness of that effort is unfolding before our … continue reading →
Local Students and Partnerships Build Woodsheds for Better Air Quality
Justin Overdevest is a board member with the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council. He works for Good Company, a sustainability consulting firm located in Eugene. In 2018 and 2019, Good Company served as the Woodsmoke Coordinator for the City of … continue reading →
Partnerships and the Next 20 Years
Artist’s depiction of a verbal presentation at the biannual Within Our Reach gathering 2018. Photo Credit: 2018 Fred Joe / www.fredjoephoto.comMembers of the Willamette River Advisory Group showcase objects important to them at one of their planning meetings in 2018.Staff… continue reading →
Environmental Leadership for Youth: Connecting all kids to nature
Erika Coyer is the Youth Education Coordinator at the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council. As part of this role she facilitates the Watershed Ranger and Stewards programs and helps to share science education and outdoor experiences with kids throughout our … continue reading →