restoration Archives - Ecotrust

Jesse Beers (wearing a woven hat and dark blue sweatshirt) of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians walks on a floating island on Tahkenitch Lake.

A legacy of restoration, in living color

After more than 20 years of working to restore their watershed, the Siuslaw Watershed Council enlists our team to help share their story.

Megan Foucht
May 23, 2019 24 May 2019

A woman in a woven hat stands with a body of water and green hills in the background.

Protecting place, pursuing justice: Continuing the conversation with Jessie Housty

The story behind the Heiltsuk First Nation investigating and eventually litigating a 2016 diesel spill in unceded territorial waters.

Lisa J. Watt
March 18, 2019 18 March 2019

The partially submerged view of a tug boat in green water.

Heartbreak, healing in Heiltsuk home waters: An interview with Jessie Housty

Jessie Housty of the Heiltsuk First Nation shares the social and economic impacts following the grounding of the Nathan E. Stewart.

Lisa J. Watt
February 19, 2019 28 February 2019

Fresh views from Sitka Sedge

In 2014, Ecotrust assisted in securing permanent conservation for one of Oregon's last intact coastal estuaries. Now, our newest state park.

Megan Foucht
May 24, 2018 01 June 2018

Ecotrust’s 2017 progress report

We are proud of our impacts in 2017, and we couldn't have done it without our partners and supporters.

Jeremy Barnicle
November 15, 2017 01 December 2017

Poke and fermented vegetables displayed by Poke Mon, a Portland restaurant

On the menu at Light Up the Redd

Chefs, farmers, ranchers, and fishers that have come together to develop a special culinary experience for Light up the Redd.

Lauren Ward
September 22, 2017 09 October 2017

man with white beard and glasses speaks

Remembering Bruce Hill

We reflect on the life and work of conservationist, leader, activist, and father of two, Bruce Hill.

Spencer B. Beebe
September 19, 2017 19 September 2017

Beneath a corrugated tin roof, two people work stacking blond-wood 2X4 planks onto an already-large pile.

An investment in rural lumber processing pays off

Through the New Markets Tax Credit Program, Ecotrust invested in Ochoco Lumber Company's capacity to grow jobs and help restore the forest.

Molly Simas
August 24, 2017 30 August 2017

Orange fire smoke against a dark blue ridgeline

Book release: Land on Fire

Our historic response to fire continues to shape our communities and relationship with natural systems.

guest
June 26, 2017 03 July 2017