The Long Tom is Home to some of the Willamette Valley's best Oak Habitat.
The Long Tom's uplands feature rare habitats that support special species like Fenders Blue Butterfly, Bradshaw's Lomatium, Kinkaid's Lupine, Streaked Horned Lark, Red Legged Frog, and many others. read more...
For 25 years The Long Tom Watershed Council has worked on behalf of its community to build a culture of neighbors helping neighbors to do the right thing for land & water in the home we share. From the Coast Range to the Willamette River and everything in between, this community expresses its values for clean water and healthy habitats through the council’s work – watershed wide. Explore our new website and discover the high-impact projects and programs that benefit everyone who calls the Long Tom home.
We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about the watershed and LTWC to attend one of our public meetings and project tours, which are held at least six times per year. Learn more...
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We’ve earned the credibility & support of local farmers, foresters & rural neighborhoods by working hand-in-hand with landowners to come up with creative, practical solutions. Learn more...
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Learning & Involvement
Habitat Enhancement
Mink Slide
A watershed is more than just a geographic boundary (but it is that too), learn about why a watershed is important, and how you are an important part of it! Learn more...
We believe in science as one of the foundations for our work, along with an open-minded, common-sense approach rooted in sharing knowledge & collaborative partnerships. Learn more....
Explore your watershed through many different lenses: sub basins, water quality, temperature, land use, soil type, ecoregions, drinking water areas, and more. View Maps...
What is a Watershed?
Action Through Understanding
Map Library
Photo by Jason Hunton
Photo by Jason Hunton
Photo by Jason Hunton
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Everything the council does is a reflection of our local culture and values for spending time caring for our home. Check out what makes this watershed community so special. Learn more...
Every year our watershed community gathers to celebrate a year of accomplishments in working together for a healthier watershed. If you make
one meeting a year, this is it! Learn more...
A Watershed is a Community
Newsletter
Gather to Share
Photo by Jeff Krueger
Photo by Jeff Krueger
Photo by Jeff Krueger
The council publishes a newsletter on a regular basis. We cover council activities, upcoming events, and stories from our partners. Read past issues and sign up to receive our online editions. Read more...
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Some of the highest quality oak and prairie habitat in the Willamette valley exists in the Long Tom Watershed. Visit our Uplands Program Page to explore these habitats. Learn more...
We work with volontary partners to enhance water quality, restore in-stream and riparian habitat, and grow connectivity for native fish throughout our complex river system. Learn more...
Urban areas are complex systems with a mix of environmental challenges. We work with urban partners to reduce pollutants entering our local rivers and streams. Learn more...
Local fire partners get good fire on the ground at Chaa-lamali On Monday, September 16th the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program (TEIP) and…
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Native Nonprofit Day is a giving initiative aimed at increasing support for Native-led organizations nationwide. Organizations, foundations, and individuals are…
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For 25 years The Long Tom Watershed Council has worked on behalf of its community to build a culture of neighbors helping neighbors to do the right thing for land & water in the home we share. From the Coast Range to the Willamette River and everything in between, this community expresses its values for clean water and healthy habitats through the council’s work – watershed wide. Explore our new website and discover the high-impact projects and programs that benefit everyone who calls the Long Tom home. 
