The Freshwater Trust

The Freshwater Trust The Freshwater Trust is a group of bold problem solvers designing and implementing data-driven solutions that protect and restore America’s freshwater.

Our rivers are the backbone of our country. Yet decades of treating a finite resource as infinite has had severe consequences. More than 2.3 billion people worldwide live in river basins that are under stress, and half the rivers and streams in America are unhealthy and not functioning as they should. There are deadly algae blooms and lead contaminated drinking water, taps running dry, and critica

l industries and wildlife at risk. We cannot continue this way. It’s not only unacceptable -- it’s unsustainable. We must restore our waterways faster than we degrade them. We’re pioneers of a new approach. “Quantified Conservation” is about using data and technology to ensure every restoration action taken translates to a positive outcome. First, we identify and prioritize restoration opportunities to maximize benefits for a watershed. Then, we work with willing landowners to restore habitat in key places, to adapt practices, or to keep more water in rivers and streams that need it. Along the way, we track how every action we take is making a difference for our freshwater resources, our wildlife and our communities. Only through strategic action and a laser focus on results can we match the scale of freshwater problems in our country on a timeline that matters.

The American West was built on a system that separated water from the land. Today, the consequences are impossible to ig...
05/22/2026

The American West was built on a system that separated water from the land. Today, the consequences are impossible to ignore.

In this new video, we explore how outdated water management practices created scarcity, and why data-driven, watershed-scale solutions are critical for the future.

In this new video we explore how the American West was built on a system that separated water from the land. And how today, the consequences are impossible to ignore. Learn how outdated water management practices created scarcity across the West and why data-driven, watershed-scale solutions are cri...

Reminder! We are still accepting proposals to award funding for projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit nat...
05/15/2026

Reminder! We are still accepting proposals to award funding for projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish in Oregon. Approx. $160,000 in grant funds are available through the Pacific Power's Blue Sky Program. Proposals are due May 29, 2026. Follow the link below to learn more and get the application packet.

Blue Sky Habitat Funds support projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish.

We're hiring a Senior Program Manager in Sacramento (hybrid). The position leads multi-year, multi-million-dollar ecosys...
05/14/2026

We're hiring a Senior Program Manager in Sacramento (hybrid). The position leads multi-year, multi-million-dollar ecosystem enhancement programs in California, collaborating with technical teams and identifying critical paths for successful implementation. Your skills include 15+ years of professional experience, ideally with a consulting and/or scientific background, highly organized, and excellent communicator. Follow the link below to find out more.

https://thefreshwatertrust.org/jobs-opportunities

Funding now available! TFT is accepting proposals to award funding for projects that that restore and preserve habitats ...
05/11/2026

Funding now available!

TFT is accepting proposals to award funding for projects that that restore and preserve habitats for native fish in Oregon.

Approximately $125,000 in grant funds are available through the PGE Habitat Support Fund.

Proposal due date: June 15, 2026

Learn more and get the application packet at the link below.

Habitat Support Funds support projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish.

Hetty Alice does it again! This time with the TFT River Run IPA. If you're anywhere near the PNW, ask for it at a fine b...
04/23/2026

Hetty Alice does it again! This time with the TFT River Run IPA. If you're anywhere near the PNW, ask for it at a fine beverage store near you.

04/10/2026

Join The Freshwater Trust in our mission and become part of the data-driven solution that is revolutionizing watershed conservation. Learn how at https://thefreshwatertrust.org

We are now accepting proposals to award funding for projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensiti...
04/02/2026

We are now accepting proposals to award funding for projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish in Oregon. Approx. $160,000 in grant funds are available through the Pacific Power Blue Sky Habitat Fund. Funding can be applied to project design, engineering, permitting, materials, implementation, monitoring, and outreach. Proposals are due May 29, 2026. Follow the link below to learn more and get the application packet.

Blue Sky Habitat Funds support projects that restore and protect habitat to benefit native, sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish.

In the Snake River Basin, water quality, energy demand, and habitat are deeply connected—and under pressure. TFT works ...
03/19/2026

In the Snake River Basin, water quality, energy demand, and habitat are deeply connected—and under pressure. TFT works with producers to modernize irrigation, reduce runoff, and deliver measurable outcomes using data to target solutions where they matter most.

Snake River Basin Mission of the basin Improve water quality and support a sustainable agricultural economy. About The 1,000-mile Snake River flows into…

Join our California team! We're hiring an experienced restoration professional for projects in the Cosumnes basin. This ...
03/06/2026

Join our California team! We're hiring an experienced restoration professional for projects in the Cosumnes basin. This is a mix of field work, landowner outreach, project and contractor management, and reporting. If you have a passion for water and thrive in a fast-paced environment, check out the position below.

Job openings, career opportunities, and requests for qualifications and proposals (RFPs) from The Freshwater Trust.

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PO Box 9205
Portland, OR
97207

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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