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Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

  • Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
    This photo of Wallowa Valley was provided by Bruce Taylor. About Us
    The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands and natural areas. Community members and landowners use scientific criteria to decide jointly what needs to be done to conserve and improve rivers and natural habitat in the places where they live. OWEB grants are funded from the Oregon Lottery, federal dollars, and salmon license plate revenue. The agency is led by a 17 member citizen board drawn from the public at large, tribes, and federal and state natural resource agency boards and commissions.
    Our vision and mission
Healthy Watershed Accomplishments Current Topics
Restoration and Job Creation
OWEB grants support the local economy. Research by the University of Oregon Ecosystem Workforce Program shows that every $1 million OWEB invests in clean water and habitat restoration creates 15-24 jobs.
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Caring for Habitatan image of work boots
OWEB grants help Oregonians restore and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
10 Years of Improving Habitat Access for Fish
Oregon Watershed Restoration Tool
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Working Togetheran image of work boots 
OWEB grants help Oregonians come together to restore watersheds and build stronger communities.
Interactive Project Mapping Tool
Deschutes Special Investment Partnership
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Clean Wateran image of a water drop 
OWEB provides grants for Oregonians to take care of the streams, rivers and lakes across the state.
Oregon Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Effectiveness Monitoring - Livestock Exclusion Projects Read More
Unique Approachan image of the State of Oregon 
OWEB funding supports Oregon's cooperative, community-based approach to improve watershed health.
2011-13 Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Biennial Report
 
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds

Ecosystem Services Coordination
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Office Closure
OWEB will be closed Friday, May 24, for furloughs and Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. OWEB offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 28. Thank you for your patience.
 
OWEB Board to Meet June 11-12 in Pendleton
Staff will request:
- Board adoption of the Framework for Grant Investments and Proposed Direction for its Long-Term Investment Strategy
- Board adoption of the 2013-15 Spending Plan
- Board discussion of staff priority work for the next two years
 
Long-Term Investment Strategy Proposed Direction
OWEB invites public feedback and discussion on the proposed direction for its Long-Term Investment Strategy for Conservation.
A series of Listening Sessions are planned around the state; or avoid travel and attend the webinar.
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Subscribe to receive updates on one or all of the following topics:
- The Long-Term Investment Strategy
- Grant Program Announcements
- Council Support Grants - proposed changes
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OWEB and Ballot Measure 76
On November 2, 2010, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 76, which amends the constitutional lottery dedication of funding for parks and natural resources.
Measure 76 and what it means to OWEB
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