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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    Submit your "before and after" planting project photos here!

    Be a part of this landmark milestone this year by submitting your "before and after" photos of LWC planting projects on your property! We'll be using these photos to celebrate our achievement of one million trees and shrubs put in the ground since 2001, and to honor all of our funders, partners, contractors, volunteers, and landowners who have all played an essential role in getting us here.

    ​Don't forget to include your own smiling face in the photos, as well as any family members, partners, co-workers and beloved pets you wish to include. After all, YOU - our landowners and land managers - are the reason we have been able to achieve this momentous milestone! If you have more than one project or more photos to share, feel free to submit this form multiple times. You can also send your photos directly to [email protected], or leave a message at (503) 837-0237 to arrange another way to get those photos to us. Thank you!
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    LWC Photo Release:

    ​I hereby grant the Luckiamute Watershed Council permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.
     
    I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of the Luckiamute Watershed Council and will not be returned.
     
    I hereby irrevocably authorize the Luckiamute Watershed Council to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose.  In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears.  Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
     
    I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the Luckiamute Watershed Council from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

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Luckiamute Watershed Council 
165 D Street, Independence, OR  97351
503-837-0237  •  [email protected]