Railroad Island Now Protected!
The McKenzie River Trust has purchased and protected a 63-acre island in the Willamette River south of Harrisburg. The
From Blackberries to Native Trees
Contractors have been hard at work on the southern end of Green Island this month.
Ties to the Land
Families are invited to a free seminar on conservation easements and estate planning offered by MRT and OSU Extension.
Restoration Makes Dollars and Cents
Enhancing habitat can help build the local economy Ecotrust recently released a report – supported in part by NOAA – concluding that restoration projects in Oregon generated $977.5 million in economic activity and as many as 6,483 jobs between 2001 and 2010. For a local example, look no further than the McKenzie River Trust and…
Willamette Weed Removal Project is Underway
MRT is at the center of an innovative weed removal partnership on the Willamette River.
Connect With the Land
Join a guided tour or volunteer day to explore the lands you’ve helped to protect.
2011 Annual Report Available Now
Read our 2011 Annual Report online. Now
Running for the River
A marathon fundraiser in memory of river-lover Timmy O’Grady, pictured here, has raised more than $2,800 for the McKenzie River Trust.
Two new faces
Staff Update With the buzz of bees and dragonflies, birds fledging, and the native plants (and weeds, too) growing like mad, we know that spring is just about behind us! Just days away from summer solstice, we’re very excited to welcome two new faces around the office and our protected lands. Robin Meacher – Legal…
McKenzie River Trust staff featured in Eugene Magazine
Our Land Protection Manager, Ryan Ruggiero, has been teaching an Introduction to Wetlands class for the University of Oregon Department of Landscape Architecture this term. Journalist Suzi Steffen joined Ryan and his class on a field trip to the Coyote Spencer Wetlands in April to learn more about the property, wetlands, and Ryan’s history with…