Marys River Watershed Council

Marys River Watershed Council MRWC works to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Marys River watershed in Oregon. The results inspire us.

Our Vision
From Marys Peak to the Willamette River from forests to farms, prairies to ponds, backyards to school yards, we’re cultivating strong neighborhood ownership of the watershed’s health. We envision a future where abundant native fish live in the shaded creeks and rivers of our watershed. People feel connected to this place and see themselves as active stewards of the land and water. Inves

ting in voluntary partnerships, the Marys River Watershed Council is a catalyst for restoring natural systems in a resilient watershed. Our Purpose
Our purpose is to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Marys River watershed. Our Guiding Principles

We believe that a healthy environment and a healthy economy are inextricably linked. We believe that watershed stewardship should be based on a combination of sound science, education and community involvement. We believe that a strong stewardship ethic enables us to leave healthy natural resources for future generations. We believe in working from ridge to ridge to achieve dynamic, naturally functioning ecosystems. We value our relationship with the landowners who have voluntarily joined in whole watershed habitat enhancement projects. Our Membership
Membership is open to any individual who supports the purpose and guiding principles of the Marys River Watershed Council and who lives in, works in, plays in, derives benefit from, or is affected by the watershed and its resources, and who has paid annual dues.

05/15/2026

Happy Friday 🌿

Enjoy a few quiet moments in the field with our Monitoring Coordinator, Jack Fetters. Slow water, birdsong, and the kind of stillness that reminds us why this work matters.

We’ll be sharing more about our temperature monitoring program in our June newsletter. Sign up at the link in our bio.

This Tap Talk explores restoration forestry at Oregon State University’s McDonald-Dunn Research Forest, using partial ha...
05/06/2026

This Tap Talk explores restoration forestry at Oregon State University’s McDonald-Dunn Research Forest, using partial harvest to improve habitat, watershed health, and fire resilience across two contrasting sites. Presenters are OSU College of Forestry students Abby Schroeder and Sawyer Lawton, joined by Interim Research Forest Director Mark Swanson and retired forestry consultant Mark Miller.

Common Fields generously donates 10% of the proceeds from the night to the Marys River Watershed Council.

MRWC is searching for a part-time Staff Accountant to join our team. Primary duties will be as a core Finance Team membe...
04/30/2026

MRWC is searching for a part-time Staff Accountant to join our team. Primary duties will be as a core Finance Team member, assisting the MRWC Executive Director with all transactions related to money, including planning, accounting (following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and funder requirements), and reporting per relevant requirements. The primary responsibilities will be tailored to fit the chosen candidate’s skills, ensuring appropriate internal controls, with the goal of having at least two people capable of completing all accounting tasks so we can support a healthy work/life balance.

Additional information can be found on our Jobs page.

04/27/2026

Who else is loving seeing the burst of wildflowers across the Valley? Each of these were found by one of our staff members on a hike along trails of the Crestmont Land Trust within our beautiful Marys River watershed.

Which of these plants have you seen?! Let us know in the comments!

Earth Day began 56 years ago as a nationwide, non-partisan call to action for our planet. Led by Senator Ga***rd Nelson ...
04/22/2026

Earth Day began 56 years ago as a nationwide, non-partisan call to action for our planet. Led by Senator Ga***rd Nelson and activist Denis Hayes, 20 million Americans took to the streets, joining rallies, teach-ins, and demonstrations in one of the largest grassroots movements in history.

At the time, pollution was largely unregulated. Factories could release harmful emissions into the air and water with little consequence, leaving lasting damage on ecosystems and communities.

That first Earth Day wasn’t just a moment; it sparked a movement that led to real change. We saw the creation of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency, and an uptick in public awareness of environmental issues.

Let today be a reminder of what’s possible when people unite around a shared mission. Gather with people in spaces that inspire you, appreciate the natural spaces around you, and take the steps you can to improve the ecosystem right where you are.

There is a very special holiday that happens in April, and often goes unnoticed.April 7th is International Beaver Day!! ...
04/06/2026

There is a very special holiday that happens in April, and often goes unnoticed.

April 7th is International Beaver Day!! 🦫

In honor of this special day, we will have a table set up at Bruce Starker Arts Park on April 7th, from 6-8 pm. We will have all things beaver and would love to chat with you! We will also have some guided walks along the boardwalk to point out the signs of beaver life!

Come hear a talk from the Mid Willamette Prescribed Burn Association on the history of fire in our ecosystems, the histo...
04/06/2026

Come hear a talk from the Mid Willamette Prescribed Burn Association on the history of fire in our ecosystems, the history of prescribed burn associations, and how fire can be a tool in our current climate.

Join us for this FREE community event, supported by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund.

Common Fields generously donates 10% of the proceeds from the night to the Marys River Watershed Council

Learn about research being conducted in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest from two OSU students. Meagan White will sh...
03/09/2026

Learn about research being conducted in the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest from two OSU students. Meagan White will share her work on microbial decomposition, and Emelia Ferguson will talk about macroinvertebrate emergence. This is a free event with no registration required. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. Thank you, Common Fields!

02/26/2026

Picture this – wait, you don’t have to! Along with a hard-working group of our Youth Watershed Council members, staff Nicole, Nina, and Rachael headed out to the beautiful Yakona Preserve in Newport. The goal of the day was to help with some forest restoration work, weigh in on educational activities, and spend some time reflecting, all while getting to enjoy the land we were on of course.
Some tree thinning is required to restore the property to its historic, old-growth wonder. Preserve staff have been working diligently to allow for sunlight to pierce the canopy, remove invasive species, and replant natives that will now be able to grow big and strong. One of the main activities we got to help with was building habitat mounds; neatly, and not so neatly, stacked piles of logs, branches, and sticks that serve as shelter for all kinds of animals like bunnies and elk. They also allow for downed debris to be utilized in a helpful way, clearing it from the forest floor to reduce wildfire fuel and provide space to plant more good stuff.

Thanks so much for hosting and teaching us so much! If this has you feeling inspired, you can sign up to attend either a nature journaling session or a stewardship day at Yakona! Learn more by visiting their social media page.
And we are so thankful to for bringing our organizations together through their Youth Leadership for the Environment cohort. You can see more of the great work they are supporting on their page.

We are pleased to announce that we are hiring a Bilingual Education Coordinator! Learn more and apply on our website. Yo...
02/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that we are hiring a Bilingual Education Coordinator! Learn more and apply on our website. You can find the link in our bio, or use this one: https://mrwc.org/get-involved/jobs/

This position will support and expand our hands-on, bilingual environmental education programming for children and youth in the Marys River watershed. This position has been re-scoped to focus on planning and delivering classroom and field-based learning experiences, primarily for elementary students, and working with our high school Youth Watershed Council program and bilingual community members. This position is funded through an Oregon Department of Forestry grant that extends through 2028, with an opportunity to seek other funding to extend the position further.

We are looking for someone who loves working with children, is fluent in Spanish and English, and is excited to help students learn through meaningful, place-based outdoor experiences. This role combines environmental education, coordination with teachers and partners, and thoughtful logistical planning to make field experiences possible

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101 SW Western Boulevard Suite 105
Corvallis, OR
97333

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(541) 758-7597

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