Conservation is for everyone.

We're here to help Washington County residents with sustainable, productive, and healthy ways to care for the land and water.

Why Watersheds Matter
  • COVID-19 Message

    Our staff is temporarily working remotely to support Washington County’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. We are happy to assist with your natural resource needs via phone (503-334-2288) or email. We will be offering our workshops online during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Our Priorities

We use practical and innovative methods to keep waterways, soils, habitats, forests, farms—and our community—healthy.

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Clean Water

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Healthy Soil

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Food & Farms

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Invasive Species Management

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Resilient Forests

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Thriving Habitat

Our Programs

Conserving and enhancing our natural resources.

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As a non-regulatory organization, we work with residents to provide education, technical, and financial assistance to conserve and enhance natural resources across Washington County.

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News

Spurge laurel flowers

Spurge Laurel: Toxic, Stubborn, and Trying to Take Over Oregon’s Native Forests

February 26, 2021
The Tualatin River headwaters are located in Coast Range mountains.

Where Do We Get Our Water?

January 21, 2021

Projects

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Croakers Crossing Farm Joins the Effort to Save Oregon White Oak

Children work in the raised garden beds at West Union School

West Union Elementary TWIG Grant

Working with Mason Bees: Free Webinar

March 3 @ 4:00 am - 5:30 pm

Facilities Committee Meeting

March 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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