Water is life! In honor of World Water Day on March 22, make a commitment to join us in celebrating the vital role water plays in our communities and ecosystems. From the smallest neighborhood creeks to the mighty Willamette River, our watershed depends on all of us to keep it healthy and thriving!

How You Can Get Involved

Join the next Friends of Gentle Woods restoration event!

Help restore habitat, improve water quality, and support local wildlife at Gentle Woods Park in Monmouth! Sign up for the next volunteer event and be a part of this community-based effort to protect Middle Fork Ash Creek. You can also sign-up here to receive email alerts!

Learn More & Sign Up

Plant native and protect stream health!

Native plants play a crucial role in keeping our waterways healthy by reducing runoff, stabilizing streambanks, and providing habitat. Whether in your backyard or a community space, planting natives is a simple yet powerful way to support water health.

Native Planting Tips

Join an upcoming LWC outreach event!

The LWC hosts engaging events that connect people to place through educational, hands-on experiences. From guided nature walks and interactive workshops to community science events, there are plenty of ways to get better acquainted with the watershed!

See Upcoming Events

Why It Matters

Every drop counts! Whether it’s through volunteering for a local restoration project, conservation at home, or learning more about local lands and rivers, your actions help ensure clean, healthy waterways for people, plants and wildlife—today and for generations to come.
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Let’s come together to celebrate, protect, and restore the watershed!