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- EIN 93-1165587
- (541) 672-7065
- 539 SE Main St Roseburg OR 97470 USA
- umpquawatersheds.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Environmental Education, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Mission: Umpqua Watersheds is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Umpqua Watershed and beyond through education, training, advocacy and ecologically sound stewardship.
Programs: Public land conservation, monitoring and restoration: research, prioritize, comment and appeal timber sales within umpqua basin (includes 1. 5 million acres of public lands) advocating sound stewardship. Benefits the economy for 105,000 people in basin. Active collaborator for the crater lake wilderness proposal.
community outreach, education and events: improve communication with public agencies, private landowners and industry through monthly public forums, films and nature hikes; hosting three major annual events (150-300 attendees each). Distribute 2000 newsletters per year and bimonthly email updates.
youth education: hire and train approx. 12 youth for 3 months biological survey work. Create and implement wilderness education curriculums, including friday environmental education for 30 students.