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Federal Cuts Devastate Umpqua Watersheds AmeriCorps Environmental Education Program

Published May 2nd, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Federal Cuts Devastate AmeriCorps Environmental Education in Douglas County

Umpqua Watersheds Calls on Community to Stand with Umpqua Community Action Network, (UCAN), Students, Service Members, [...]

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AmeriCorps Update & Education Winter 2024

Published December 9th, 2024

There’s nothing more transformative than getting kids out of the classroom and into the natural world. Hands-on, in-the-field experiences allow them to connect with the environment in ways that lectures [...]

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Another year at AmeriCorps

Published September 16th, 2024

By Julie Lowe

I’m baaack! I am thrilled to announce that I will be returning for another year as the outreach [...]

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AmeriCorps Update

Published June 9th, 2024

by Julie Lowe

What an incredible year of education, outreach, and meaningful relationship-building!

This year has [...]

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AmeriCorps Update

Published March 12th, 2024

by Julie Lowe

 

Winter seems to have passed us by in the blink of an eye, which marks the arrival of spring, my favorite season, just around the [...]

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AmeriCorps Update Winter 2023

Published December 10th, 2023

By Julie Lowe

What a difference a couple of [...]

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AmeriCorps Update- Fall 2023

Published September 10th, 2023

…by Jessica Saxton

From one AmeriCorps to the next

 

My last day as Umpqua Watersheds’ AmeriCorps was July 31st, 2023. The Twin Lakes Youth Campout was the last activity [...]

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AmeriCorps Update

Published June 15th, 2023

by Jessica Saxton

 

The last few months have been pretty busy, which means there are lots being done! UW joined the Roseburg Parks and Recreation for their Arbor Day [...]

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AMERICORPS AND EDUCATION UPDATE

Published March 8th, 2023

By Jessica Saxton

It has been roughly six months since I joined United Communities AmeriCorps and Umpqua Watersheds as the Environmental Education and Outreach Leader. During this time, I have [...]

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Press release for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Published January 12th, 2023

2023 MLK Press Release.final

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New AmeriCorps Service Member

Published December 8th, 2022

Hello, Umpqua Watersheds community. My name is Jessica Saxton, and I am the new Environmental Education and Outreach Leader for Umpqua Watersheds via the United Communities AmeriCorps program.

I am dual [...]

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT: AMERICORPS SUPERHEREOS

Published September 10th, 2022

By Kasey Hovik

Fall is always an exciting time for Umpqua Watersheds and me personally because it starts another term for our AmeriCorps program. We are very proud of all [...]

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An AmeriCorps Farewell

Published June 10th, 2022

As we move into summer, the school year ends and my role in local science classrooms draws to a close. It was a great year full of fun activities including [...]

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AMERICORPS UPDATE

Published March 8th, 2022

It’s been almost four months since I joined the United Communities AmeriCorps and Umpqua Watersheds teams as an Environmental Education and Outreach Leader. In this time, [...]

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Umpqua Valley Audubon seeks AmeriCorps applicants

Published January 4th, 2022

Do you want to spend your days “connecting people with nature to inspire protection of our natural world” while serving as our Outreach Coordinator with Umpqua Valley Audubon Society [...]

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Introducing our NEW Environmental Education and Outreach Leader!

Published December 8th, 2021

Hello, Umpqua Watersheds community! My name is Viviana Young and I am the new Environmental Education and Outreach Leader for Umpqua Watersheds via the United Communities AmeriCorps program. So far [...]

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Update from the Education Committee

Published September 9th, 2021

Wrapping Up & Continuing On…..

The past couple of months have been a whirlwind as I completed my AmeriCorps term of service and stepped into my new role as the [...]

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Episode 22: AmeriCorps!

Published July 31st, 2021
In this episode, you'll hear from members currently serving with United Communities AmeriCorps, as well as UCA's Program Director and Umpqua Watersheds' Executive Director, with a guest appearance by Umpqua Watershed's next AmeriCorps member, who will be...

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Episode 21: Understanding More of Oregon’s History – or Herstory

Published July 31st, 2021
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, this episode will explore the connections between women, especially lesbian women, and the environment, as well as dive into the history of a special area of land called Cabbage Canyon. Our guest for this episode is J...

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Episode 20: Reflections on Time Spent in Somalia

Published July 31st, 2021
This episode features an interview with MaryAnn Shank, who shares about the time she spent serving with the Peace Corps in Somalia years ago. She reflects on what she has learned in the intervening years, and the benefits of service. Resources & Links fo...

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