The Bear Creek
Watershed Education Partners
BCWEP
An Oregon Nonprofit Corporation
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Watershed Education Partners BCWEP An Oregon Nonprofit Corporation
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Our Partners Partnerships are key to BCWEP's success. We believe that by supporting environmental education programs throughout our watershed we are providing more opportunities for our citizens to better understand their place they call home. BCWEP works closely with and supports the following programs: Oregon Trout's Healthy Waters Institute: BCWEP has agreed to a long term partnership with HWI as one of four pilot watersheds in the state of Oregon to be selected for this Oregon Trout Program. The Healthy Waters Institute (HWI) is a student-staffed research and teaching institute working to provide Oregon students with the knowledge of their local land and water, and is dedicated to developing generations of knowledgeable and motivated young citizens. Our mission is to improve education by working with communities to engage all students with their home waters. The ultimate goal is to reach every student in Oregon. Medford Water Commission: The Medford Water Commission operates and maintains the water system that delivers high-quality drinking water to over 90,000 Rogue Valley residents. The Commission is an autonomous agency of the City of Medford, Oregon, established through a change in the City's Charter in 1922. Big Butte Springs is the Water Commission's primary water source, with the Rogue River used as a supplement during the summer months. Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG): How we manage water is an important concern in our region. We all are responsible for cooperatively cleaning up our waters and providing a healthier, more livable environment for everyone. The Water Resources Department, established in 1978, is involved in a wide range of activities across the Rogue Basin to facilitate region-wide progress to improve the health of our watersheds. OSU Extension Service: The 4-H Forestry and Natural Resource Program at OSU Extension partners with BCWEP on enhancement projects and workshops. Megan Kleibacker, Program Coordinator is a BCWEP board member.
Bear Creek Watershed Council: The BCWC is a locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory group established to improve conditions in the Bear Creek Watershed. The BCWC offers local residents the opportunity to independently evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to restore or enhance the conditions. Through the council, partnerships between residents, local, state and federal agency staff and other groups have been developed. Through these partnerships and the resulting integration of local efforts, our watershed can be protected and enhanced. Contact Council Coordiantor at coordinator@bearcreek-watershed.org for more information.
Southern Oregon University Environmental Education Program: The Siskiyou Environmental Education Center (SEEC) is operated by the Environmental Education Masters Program (EE) and provides graduate students opportunities to develop curricula and resource materials as well as present programs to school groups and the public. SEEC houses a variety of educational resources and organizes educational activities involving our graduate students. Natural Resource Youth Corps: This crew, consists of five to seven high school students including the crew leader from the Phoenix/Talent School District. The crew's focus will be on projects within the Bear Creek Watershed. City of Ashland Conservation Division: The Conservation Division offers energy and water conservation expertise, programs and guidance to Ashland residents and the Bear Creek Watershed Education Partners. The City of Ashland Conservation Division was established more than 20 years ago and is responsible for operating water, recycling, air quality and energy conservation programs. The Division works with the Ashland School District, Southern Oregon University, Ashland businesses, and homeowners to increase the efficiency of their resource usage. North Mountain Park Nature Center: A division of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department was created in response to community interest and needs expressed during the North Mountain Park planning process. It's mission is "To promote greater community awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the local natural environment and to foster stewardship through educational programs and activities. The role of the Environmental Stewardship Program is to: SOLV: SOLV is a non-profit organization that brings together government agencies, businesses and individual volunteers in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. SOLV is an annual partner for the Bear Creek Cleanup held each spring. |
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