Mission and Goals

MISSION
The Long Tom Watershed Council serves to improve water quality and watershed condition in the Long Tom River basin through education, coordination, consultation, and cooperation among all interests, using the collective wisdom and voluntary action of our community members.

PURPOSE
The Council will provide opportunities for people who live, work, play, derive benefits from, or are affected by the Long Tom watershed to cooperate in promoting the health of the watershed and communicating the social and economic benefits to the community.

VISION
A healthy watershed that ensures water quality and riparian and wetland habitat for fish, wildlife, and native plants while recognizing the importance of people's economic livelihood and quality of life.

GOALS

1. Maintain and improve water quality.
2. Enhance habitat, especially riparian and wetland habitat, for fish and wildlife.
3. Encourage communication, learning, and participation among people with interests in the watershed.
4. Promote continued benefits from a healthy Long Tom Watershed.
5. Help people get the assistance they need for watershed enhancement plans and projects (educational, technical, financial, etc.).
6. Gather, verify, and share information on current and past watershed conditions.
7. Recommend ways that citizens, organizations, and local, state, and federal governments can help achieve the goals of the Long Tom Watershed Council.
8. Educate, motivate and provide feedback to all interested persons in the watershed working toward these goals.