LWC planted its one millionth plant in 2020!
This year, the Luckiamute Watershed Council put its one millionth plant in the ground, a significant achievement that was symbolically marked with the planting of an Oregon white oak at Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA) on October 22, 2020.
Located at the point where the Luckiamute and Santiam Rivers joins the Willamette River, LSNA was an appropriate site for this commemorative event, since almost half of the million trees, shrubs and non-woody plants were planted within its North and South Units. The LWC’s Luckiamute State Natural Area Enhancement Project has spanned more than ten years and aims to restore the health of this area’s unique and important habitat types. Elsewhere in the watershed, the LWC is engaging hundreds of landowners who are partnering with the LWC not only to plant native plants – but also remove harmful invasive species, restore fish habitat, improve stream health on their land. We would not be able to reach this milestone without our supporters, project partners, planting crews, and all of the landowners and community members that are involved in every single one of our restoration projects. THANK YOU, watershed community, for helping us achieve this major milestone and for making the watershed a healthier place for all!
We have YOU to thank for getting us here!
Here are just a few examples of how our our planting projects have transformed the landscape along Ash Creek and the Luckiamute River. How has your land been transformed by an LWC planting project? Show us by submitting your photo(s) below!
Though the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the “One Million Trees” celebration at Emerson Vineyards that had originally been planned for September 2020, the LWC looks forward to being able to raise a celebratory toast together with you in summer 2021 - which will also coincide with another major milestone - the LWC's 20th anniversary!
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