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Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board


Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
This photo of Wallowa Valley was provided by Bruce Taylor. About Us
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands and natural areas. Community members and landowners use scientific criteria to decide jointly what needs to be done to conserve and improve rivers and natural habitat in the places where they live. OWEB grants are funded from the Oregon Lottery, federal dollars, and salmon license plate revenue. The agency is led by a 17 member citizen board drawn from the public at large, tribes, and federal and state natural resource agency boards and commissions.
read about the mission and vision for OWEB
Healthy Watershed Accomplishments
Restoration and Job Creation
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Through its investments in watershed restoration, OWEB supports the local economy. To find out how, click the 'Read More' link below.
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Clean Water
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OWEB provides grants for Oregonians to take care of the streams, rivers and lakes across the state. To learn more click the red 'Read More' link below or go directly to a project information page by clicking one of the blue links.
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Unique Approach
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OWEB funding supports Oregon's cooperative, community-based approach to improve watershed health. To learn more click the red 'Read More' link below or go directly to a program information page by clicking one of the blue links.
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Caring for Habitat
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OWEB grants help Oregonians restore and improve fish and wildlife habitat. To learn more click the red 'Read More' link below or go directly to an interactive mapping tool by clicking the blue link.
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Working Together
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OWEB grants help Oregonians come together to restore watersheds and build stronger communities. To learn more click the red 'Read More' link below or go directly to project examples by clicking one of the the blue links below.
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Current Topics
September Board Meeting
The next OWEB Board meeting is September 14-15, 2010 in Garibaldi.
Board meeting agenda and staff reports
October Grant Cycle Applications are Now Available
OWEB will be accepting applications for restoration, acquisition, technical assistance, education/outreach and monitoring applications for the October 18, 2010 deadline.
more information on applying for OWEB grants
Watershed Council Support Updates
more information on watershed council support grants
11th Biennial OWEB Conference
Mark November 15-17 in your calendar for attendance at the Pendleton Convention Center. The OWEB Biennial Conference brings watershed restoration professionals together from around the state to gain skills and network with others.
more information on the Conference

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