The Marys River is one of five major Coast Range tributaries of the Willamette River. It drains 310 square miles of forested, agricultural, and urban lands. The Marys River Watershed Council’s primary purpose is to promote broad and informed public participation in ecologically and economically sound sustainability and improvement of natural resources and environmental quality in the Marys River Watershed.

A MRWC project was featured on Oregon Field Guide The MRWC has been working to preserve rare native oak savannah & prarie habitats in the Cardwell Hills areas. as well as Kinkaid's Lupine to improve habitat for Fenders Blue and Tayor's Checkerspot Butterflies CLICK HERE to view the segment (note the segment begins about 11:00 minutes into the half-hour show).

Next REGULAR board meeting scheduled for Tueseday, August 10, 2010
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Philomath City Hall (980 Applegate Street)
Council board meetings are open to the public. Watershed Council members are encouraged to attend, and all are welcome
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The MRWC becomes a "Model Watershed" The Meyer Memorial Trust and Bonneville Environmental Federation are funding the Marys River Watershed Council as part of their Model Watershed Project. CLICK HERE to view the proposal.