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Upper Nehalem Watershed Council

WELCOME TO THE UPPER NEHALEM VALLEY

What is a watershed? It is an area of land over which water flows to join rivers, lakes, or seas. The health of the watershed is important and impacts our water, our wildlife, and our communities.

The Upper Nehalem Watershed Council works to foster stewardship and understanding of the natural resources of the Upper Nehalem Watershed among the stakeholders of the watershed communities in order to protect, conserve, restore and sustain the health and functions of the watershed.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THESE DAYS

The 22nd Annual Salmon Festival is coming Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Hawkins Park in Vernonia! Music, vendors, beer garden, kids' activities, live auction, and free event entry at this celebration of the return of wild salmon to the Upper Nehalem Basin. Learn more here: Salmon Festival Page

Join Us

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Volunteers are the backbone of the UNWC. From planting trees and tending native plants in the nursery to serving as a board member, our volunteers make it happen. And volunteerism doesn't just benefit the organization, it also enriches the life of the volunteer through social interactions, project collaborations, and personal education and growth.Click hereto learn more and become a volunteer today!

READ OUR BLOG

Starting in 2019 the UNWC began publishing a monthly column in the Vernonia's Voice, highlighting key creatures, functions and updates in the Upper Nehalem watershed. Find all installments of A Word from the Watershed on our blog.