Partnerships at Work in the McKenzie Valley
August 31, 2025
The completion of restoration at Quartz Creek bolsters a growing network of efforts to protect water and wildlife across the McKenzie River watershed.
Tribal-led Restoration Efforts Return Ancient Fish to their Historic Habitat
August 1, 2025
In late June, Pacific Lamprey were released into the upper Long Tom River, marking the first time these ancient fish have swum in this part of the watershed in nearly 100 years. Part of a decades-long restoration initiative, the release was carried out by fisheries staff from the Nez Perce Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), who harvested the adult spawning fish at Willamette Falls, collected DNA samples, and then released them into the Long Tom River.
Restoration Underway at Quartz Creek
May 3, 2025
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.
Salmon Return to Revived McKenzie River Habitats
September 12, 2023
Chinook salmon making their way back up the McKenzie River have found more places to lay their eggs thanks to years of work restoring floodplains throughout the watershed.
Member Spotlight: XS Media
October 24, 2018
The Shire for the River campaign continues through October 26! Your gift goes twice as far with over $12,000 available in matching funds from local tech businesses.
‘Safe Harbors’ for native fish
November 17, 2015
This is part of a series about the MRT members who have played a part in the incredible comeback of Oregon chub. In the coming
The importance of healthy floodplains
November 11, 2015
Because of members like Art and Anita Johnson, we’ve helped Oregon chub recover.
The little fish that we’d never noticed
October 31, 2015
George Grier and Cynthia Pappas protected their land in 1992. They didn’t know then that they would play a critical part in the recovery of Oregon chub.
Oregon chub makes a comeback
October 15, 2015
Because of members like you, an Oregon native makes a comeback It was the early 1990s. Like many of our native fishes, the Oregon chub
Scholfield Creek Wetlands Conservation Area
May 14, 2015
Public Meeting: Scholfield Creek Wetlands Conservation Area Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm Reedsport City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave in Reedsport Summary: Please join us to