10/30/2026
Pictured here is O.A.R.'s first newsletter. Its first annual report, published in 1987, noted an organizational balance of just $1,700.
For forty years, through modest budgets and sound financial management, OARS' board, staff, and legion of loyal volunteers have worked to preserve, improve, and protect our watershed.
Climate change, cuts in government spending, policy and advocacy, lab and equipment costs, ecological restoration efforts, educational programs, community events, and just the business of operating as a geographically and demographically diverse nonprofit, compel us to make a passionate ask this year. By the end of December, we need to meet our fundraising goal of $100,000. We’re well on our way, but we need each and every one of you to form the large current to push us to the end.
Over the next eight weeks, we’ll be sending out a weekly update spotlighting the different programs and science-based work we do. We want you to know where your money is going, and the profound impact you have when you donate to OARS.
If you’ve given already this year—thank you! We’re grateful for your generosity. If you’ve not given, or have the capacity to give more, we would be grateful for your gift of any amount. Tune in each Friday here and by email to see all your financial support makes possible!
