Willamette Valley Environmental Nonprofits
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Greenbelt Land Trust
Greenbelt Land Trust works to conserve and protect in perpetuity native habitats, working lands, and lands of natural beauty that connect residents to the…
Willamette Partnership
To increase the pace, scope, and effectiveness of restoration and conservation to create benefits for both natural and human communities.
Clackamas River Basin Council
We work to improve fish and wildlife habitat and the quality of life for those who live, work and recreate in the Clackamas watershed.
Friends of Trees
We need trees more than ever. Heatwaves, flooding, and all of the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change make it clear that every day…
Oregon Environmental Council
Since 1968, our vital niche in the ecosystem of Oregon environmental groups is to bring communities together to address the root causes of environmental…
American Whitewater
Our vision is that our nation’s remaining wild and free-flowing rivers stay that way, our developed rivers are restored to function and flourish, that…
Long Tom Watershed Council
Long Tom Watershed Council is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in Eugene, OR,…
Crag Law Center
Through a unique model of “legal aid for the environment,” Crag provides free and low-cost legal services to people who are working on the…
World Forestry Center
To create, educate and inspire champions of sustainable forestry.
Native Fish Society
Native Fish Society exists to cultivate a groundswell of public support to revive abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities.
Ocean Outcomes
Our mission is to improve the sustainability of fisheries and seafood supplies and their contributions to our collective environmental, social and economic well being.
Trailkeepers of Oregon
Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and enhance the Oregon hiking experience through advocacy, stewardship, outreach and…
Hoyt Arboretum Friends
Hoyt Arboretum is a world-class collection of trees actively promoting conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Solve
As SOLVE turns 50, we have a lot to celebrate. A half-century of bringing people together, from all walks of life and every corner…
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center
Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center delivers education programs to youth and adults in wilderness, including backpacking expeditions, Outdoor School, and workshops because we believe…
Oregon Agricultural Trust
We partner with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon’s economy, communities, and landscapes.
The Forest Park Conservancy
Our mission is to protect and foster the ecological health of Forest Park, maintain and enhance the park's extensive trail network, and inspire community…
Resource Innovation Institute
Resource Innovation Institute (RII) is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership advancing climate resilience. RII provides resource efficiency education, training and verification services, in collaboration with…
Willamette RiverKeeper
For 25 years, Willamette Riverkeeper (WR) has worked to protect and restore the Willamette River’s water quality and habitat. Using the tenets of education,…
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in Portland,…
Oregon Parks Forever
Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization raising funds to enhance & preserve special places and experiences in Oregon’s Parks.
Corvallis Environmental Center
The Corvallis Environmental Center (cec) is a community-based, educational non-profit that has prioritized partnerships to implement programs to address community needs since 1994. Cec's…
Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council
We work with communities for a healthy Middle Fork Willamette watershed through environmental education and habitat restoration.
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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