Special Invitation Tours
Fall Special Invitation Tours with McKenzie River Trust
Join us on the land to explore the work of McKenzie River Trust. This fall, Living River Circle members and Confluence Legacy Club members are invited to get outdoors and experience the beauty of the lands and rivers you help to protect and care for as a McKenzie River Trust Member.
Each tour is limited to 6 participants and will take place outdoors with physical distancing. Explore the calendar below. To sign up, click on the time and use the event details link to access the registration page.
Tour Schedule
McKenzie River Trust in the News
KLCC, October 2021
Think Outloud, OPB September 2021
The Register-Guard September 2021
Eugene Weekly September 2021
KEZI News October 2020
The Register-Guard October 2020
From the Field
175 Acres Protected Forever on Gate Creek
In May, McKenzie River Trust completed the purchase of 175 acres of high-priority habitat from Weyerhaeuser. This acquisition reflects the strength of thoughtful collaboration between conservation organizations and industry partners as we work to protect special places for Oregon’s communities, who rely on both commercial timber and natural habitats for economic and community health.
Restoration Underway at Quartz Creek
McKenzie River Trust and partners broke ground on a major floodplain restoration project on Quartz Creek this May. The project aims to reconnect the creek with its historic floodplain, benefiting the ecosystem and the plants, animals, and people who rely on it.
Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, things continue to improve for air, land, and water.
At times, the uncertainty of changing environmental and political climates can feel insurmountable. Still, across our country, sustained efforts to safeguard land and water have resulted in widespread improvements in the health of our communities. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, these efforts have led to a 78% drop in common air pollutants and widespread improvements to water quality nationally. These changes did not happen because of government regulation alone. They happened because of people like you who have continued to show up, knowing that every action can bring us closer to a better future.