How to Maximize Your Charitable Impact in 2020
February 6, 2020
2019 was a great year for McKenzie River Trust. Our staff grew as well as the number of properties we own and protect in conservation.
From the Field
How to Become a Birder
January 6, 2020
Belted Kingfisher on Green Island Photo: Kit Larsen McKenzie River Trust Board Member, Bev Hollander shares resources to become a birder in western Oregon. One
Property Purchase Near Blue River Will Fund Scholarships
December 21, 2019
Thanks to the support of our members, 47 acres are preserved for conservation on the banks of the Blue River On December 19th, we purchased
Patagonia Action Works is Matching Donations Through December 31st
December 4, 2019
UPDATE! The match has been met! Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign, we received over $84,000 that will be met by Patagonia for
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd
November 26, 2019
Give today and your dollars will be matched! Give Now We have a special match challenge for Giving Tuesday! Support our lands and waters this #givingtuesday
McKenzie River Trust Celebrates 30 Years
November 18, 2019
This month marks 30 years of land and river conservation in Western Oregon at McKenzie River Trust. we wanted to mark the occasion with a
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Comes to Eugene
November 4, 2019
On November 14, one of the largest environmental films festivals travels to inspire your love of the outdoors. Check out our film line up and
Wren Marsh a Key to Conservation on the Coast
October 30, 2019
Habitat Protected 10 Years Ago Expands with a Strategic Purchase In 2010, we acquired a 210-acre property between Florence and Mapleton known as Waite Ranch.
McKenzie River Trust 30th Anniversary Celebration
October 25, 2019
Celebrate with us as we commemorate 30 years of conservation work in Western Oregon. Connect with other supporters, staff, and volunteers. Enjoy appetizers, and of
Freshwater Mussels in our Rivers
August 13, 2019
On Friday, August 2nd, MRT staff and volunteers met at our Finn Rock Reach property to learn about freshwater mussels. We were lucky to host
Native Oaks Ridge Protected!
April 30, 2019
The oak savannas were used by Indigenous communities for the harvest of important foods such as acorns and camas. The name Native Oaks Ridge honors that history.
Improving Access to popular McKenzie River put-in
March 12, 2019
More changes coming to Finn Rock Boat Landing Your support for conservation of 278-acre Finn Rock Reach has many payoffs, in clean water, flood resilience,