The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a critical funding partner for the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils and for individual councils, as well as many other watershed groups throughout Oregon. OWEB’s mission is to help create and maintain healthy watersheds and natural habitats that support thriving communities and strong economies.

The Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) works closely with the Network to build awareness among the public and decision makers about the importance of watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts in achieving watershed restoration. Individual Soil and Water Conservation Districts are often close partners with watershed councils in local communities.

River Network is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds.  River Network partnered with us from the outset to assist with organizational development, in-kind support and training for councils.

OSU Extension Service offers Master Watershed Steward training courses among their many important adult education programs.  OSU Extension Service partners with the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils to provide skills training to individual watershed councils throughout Oregon.

The City of Eugene, in addition to working closely with their local watershed councils, partners with the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils by providing office space for our staff. The City recognizes the local value of supporting the work of watershed councils statewide, serving as a leader for others.

Oregon Water Trust restores surface water flows for healthier streams by using cooperative, free-market solutions.  OWT is an important partner with individual watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts to provide incentives for willing landowners to change water management practices to increase stream flows for the benefit of aquatic health, water quality, and fisheries.

Spirit Mountain Community Fund-- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde through the Spirit Mountain Community Fund fulfills their Native tradition of potlatch, a ceremony at which good fortune is distributed. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund's focus is to improve the quality of life in Northwest Oregon through community investments that provide lasting benefits consistent with the Tribe's culture and values. Spirit Mountain Community Fund supports the Network’s capacity building efforts with watershed councils in the 11 Western Oregon counties served by the Fund.

Laird Norton Family Foundation—Based on the philanthropy of a seven-generation family business, the Foundation supports work in four major program areas: Climate Change, Global Fundamentals, Arts in Education, and Watershed Stewardship. The Watershed Stewardship Fund Advisory Committee contributes to a heightened awareness of the ecological, social, and economic significance of watersheds.  This Foundation supports protection, restoration, education, and advocacy efforts in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska). Laird Norton Family Foundation is providing support to the Network’s effort to improve the capacity of new watershed council coordinators soon after they enter their positions.

State Natural Resource Agency Partners

Federal Natural Resource Agency Partners