Willamette Valley Environmental Nonprofits
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BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation
To empower communities, corporations, and utilities to play the leading role in creating a future with a stable climate; healthy watersheds that provide abundant,…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
Western Rivers Conservancy
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is, “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” Of course, you can’t actually buy a river, but…
The Climate Trust
The Climate Trust combats climate change by funding and managing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
McKenzie River Trust
McKenzie River Trust protects and manages over 8,000 acres in western Oregon for clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and healthy communities.
Bird Alliance of Oregon
To inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
Zenger Farm
A WORKING URBAN FARM THAT MOSELS, PROMOTES & EDUCATE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD FOR ALL.
1000 Friends of Oregon
1000 Friends of Oregon’s mission is to work with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting…
Cascade Forest Conservancy
The Cascade Forest Conservancy is recognized as a leading organization for ecosystem protection. Originally formed in 1985 as the Gifford Pinchot Task Force (GPTF),…
Whole Earth Nature School
Mentoring students in the outdoors to foster confidence, resilience and kinship with Nature. Our programs center wilderness skills and empower students to be at…
Accelerated Restoration Collaborative
Accelerated Restoration Collaborative (ARC) empowers communities through natural restoration projects that scale and transform.
Agricultural Research Foundation
Our mission is to encourage, facilitate, aid and engage in scientific investigation, research experimentation, and to support educational training activities relating to agriculture and…
Bike Farm
Bike Farm is an all volunteer-run collective dedicated to every aspect of bicycle education, from safe commuting to repair. Our mission is to provide…
Bike Works by p:ear
bike works by p:ear is a nonprofit bike shop and job training program that empowers homeless youth through hands-on skill-building in bicycle mechanics.
Black Futures Farm
Black Futures Farm is a Black-led, solar-powered urban farm in Portland, OR advancing food sovereignty and climate resilience through regenerative agriculture.
WaterWatch of Oregon
WaterWatch of Oregon works to protect and restore flows in Oregon's rivers to sustain the native fish, wildlife, and the people who depend upon…
World Coffee Research
WCR unites the coffee industry to drive science-based agricultural solutions to secure a diverse, sustainable supply of quality coffee today and tomorrow.
Yamhill Conservation Trust
Yamhill Conservation Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2024 with tax-exempt status approved in 2025. Our focus is to protect ecologically important…
Wild Salmon Center
Wild Salmon Center is the leading group working to protect the strongest wild salmon rivers of the North Pacific. Since 1992, WSC has worked…
Institute for Applied Ecology
The mission of the Institute for Applied Ecology is to recover native species and save ecosystems across the West.
Environmental nonprofits in the Willamette Valley bioregion: key facts
How many environmental nonprofits work in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
Ideal Location lists 163 environmental and conservation nonprofits in the Willamette Valley bioregion. The 58 that report revenue bring in a combined $227.9 million a year.
What is the largest environmental nonprofit in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is BEF – Bonneville Environmental Foundation (Portland, OR), at $51.8 million. Next are Western Rivers Conservancy, Western Rivers Conservancy, The Climate Trust and Wild Salmon Center.
What do these environmental nonprofits focus on?
The most common focus areas are Climate Energy (57), Land Conservation (51), Water Rivers (45) and Wildlife Biodiversity (30).
Which states have the most organizations in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
By number of organizations: Oregon (152).
What is the oldest environmental nonprofit in the Willamette Valley bioregion?
Bird Alliance of Oregon, founded in 1947, is the oldest with a founding year on record.
Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.
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