WELCOME TO THE UPPER NEHALEM VALLEY
What is a watershed? It is an area of land over which water flows to join rivers, lakes, or seas. The health of the watershed is important and impacts our water, our wildlife, and our communities.
The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council works to foster stewardship and understanding of the natural resources of the Upper Nehalem Watershed among the stakeholders of the watershed communities in order to protect, conserve, restore and sustain the health and functions of the watershed.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THESE DAYS
We are excited to embark on new work this summer with the Warner Creek and Anchor Habitat Enhancement projects. Both seek to expand stream complexity and habitat through large wood placement, and building beaver dam analogues in high priority reaches. Learn more by clicking here.
Join Us
Volunteers are the backbone of the UNWC. From planting trees and tending native plants in the nursery to serving as a board member, our volunteers make it happen. And volunteerism doesn't just benefit the organization, it also enriches the life of the volunteer through social interactions, project collaborations, and personal education and growth.Click hereto learn more and become a volunteer today!
READ OUR BLOG
Starting in 2019 the UNWC began publishing a monthly column in the Vernonia's Voice, highlighting key creatures, functions and updates in the Upper Nehalem watershed. Find all installments of A Word from the Watershed on our blog.
Donate
You can help ensure vital habitat restoration projects keep moving forward. We put to work donations of any size and, since we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your generosity is 100% tax deductible.