Restoring the Rivers of Our Backyard

996 Jefferson St. near 9th avenue, Eugene OR

17 August, 2021

Description

Join McKenzie River Trust staff to learn about river restoration projects in the Upper Willamette Watershed. This talk will feature in-stream restoration work happening from the upper reaches of the McKenzie River to the bottomlands of the mainstem Willamette. The conversation will focus on how organizations like McKenzie River Trust are addressing human impacts on our river systems and how restoration actions are making a positive impact on plants and animals in our communities. About the Presenters: Brent Ross holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Oregon, with a minor in Landscape Architecture. He has worked with The Nature Conservancy, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and is now McKenzie River Trust's Land Steward. Elizabeth Goward works to connect community members to land stewardship opportunities throughout McKenzie River Trust's service area. As Volunteer Coordinator for the trust, she works to create meaningful connections between people, land, and water. This seminar is part of the Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA) monthly seminar series. The LCMGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to support the Lane County OSU Extension Horticulture program. Register at