Conservation Update Winter 2024
by Janice Reid…
The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP), completed in 1994 and implemented during the Clinton Administration, was the result of extensive scientific collaboration. Its goal was to create a [...]
What’s Up with KQUA Winter 2024
by John Dyer
As we move rapidly toward year’s end, we can look back at a busy and often surprising year that promises even more growth in 2025. Umpqua Watersheds [...]
Reflections of a Year of Outreach
by Kasey Hovik…
- Reflections on a Year of Outreach
2024 has been another great year for Outreach at Umpqua Watersheds. We had many major events, [...]
President’s Update Winter 2024
Dear Umpqua Watersheds Family,
We have a lot to talk about! We certainly appreciate your support over the years and want to assure you that what you have done for [...]
Restoration Committee Update Winter 2024
by Ken Carloni….
Winchester Dam and Rock Creek Hatchery on the Ropes
The North Umpqua River is considered a “Salmon Stronghold” on the West Coast because it still has all [...]
Wilderness Update Winter 2024
by Diana Pace…
The Crater Lake Wilderness Proposal aims to preserve the backcountry of Crater Lake National Park from future development while not impacting existing roads or infrastructure. This designation [...]
ODFW issues letter of Non-compliance to Winchester Water Control District
Notice of Non-compliance gives the owners of Winchester Dam until Nov 17 to request a hearing.
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Despite Biden’s Promise to Protect Old Forests, His Administration Keeps Approving Plans to Cut Them Down
https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-logging-blm-oregon-climate
Umpqua Watersheds hosts the 40th Annual River Cleanup
KEZI reports on River Cleanup in the Umpqua
Crater Lake National Park
I had the joy of my annual visit to Crater Lake. The lake was in spectacular colorful array. The park is the crown jewel of the Crater Lake [...]
Twin Lakes 9-24
It was a beautiful fall day to spend at Twin Lakes for the 17 happy hikers for the first joint hike with Umpqua Watersheds and Friends of the Umpqua Hiking [...]
Seeking expert bill writer, preparing wilderness characteristics booklet
By Diana Pace
The Crater Lake Wilderness Proposal team has been implementing guidance from experts such as Dave Stone, Andy Kerr, the Umpqua National Forest supervisor and the Wilderness Society. [...]
Education Update
By Cindy Haws…
Environmental education programs, beaver surveys persevere in fire season Expanding their horizons We had a wonderful three-day outdoor nature camp in July in partnership with the Cow [...]
Another year at AmeriCorps
By Julie Lowe
I’m baaack! I am thrilled to announce that I will be returning for another year as the outreach [...]
Turn on, tune in — do something!
installed a brand new battery backup and surge protector unit, guaranteeing uninterrupted power outage protection. Some of you [...]
Conservation Update
By Janice Reid….
bg-harvest-plan-vicinity-map Monitoring the conservation of our wildlife and wild areas is a full-time job. Most of us probably think that once a species is [...]
Outreach Update
By Kasey Hovik
Don’t miss our 13th annual celebration of clean water, craft beer & green living in the Umpqua’s hundred valleys! Umpqua Outback Stage When? Where? Cost? behind [...]
Introducing Two New Board Members
By Janice Reid..
In the last newsletter, I reported Umpqua Watersheds was growing and introduced our newest member. We are still growing, and I want to introduce two new board [...]
Cow Creek National Scenic Trail #1424
Cow Creek National Scenic Trail #1424
Cow Creek is a major tributary of the South Umpqua River. The 6 mile trail follows the creek through a lush old growth forest, with trees 500+ years old. The [...]
