Willamette Riverkeeper

Hey river friends!

Our Paddle Oregon event is WAIT LIST ONLY, but not to worry, we’ve still got your summer fun covered…

Register for our PINOT PADDLE, July 25-26th, and you’ll be supporting a clean and healthy river while sampling world class, Willamette Valley pinots!

See what it’s all about here: https://tinyurl.com/4au9ypa6

Canoes are available to rent from WRK if you have a partner to paddle with, and if you need a solo boat, our friends at Alder Creek Kayak Canoe are offering a special rental rate just for you!

We can’t wait for you to join us!

Now Hiring: Habitat Restoration Seasonal Associate

Join the Team Making a Difference for Your River!

Passionate about the environment and hands-on conservation work? This seasonal position offers the opportunity to restore native habitats, support biodiversity, and work outdoors with a dedicated team.

Position: Habitat Restoration Seasonal Associate
Location: Willamette River - Corvallis - Portland

Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2026

Schedule: Seasonal, temporary position (July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026). Typical schedule of 3–4 days per week, with the potential for up to 40 hours per week depending on program needs. Occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips may be required.

Compensation: $22–$25/hour, depending on experience. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities:

-Assist with native plant installation and invasive species removal
-Maintain restoration sites and monitor plant health
-Operate tools and equipment safely in field conditions
-Collaborate with team members and project leads

Ideal Candidate:

-Enthusiastic about environmental stewardship
-Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions
-Able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
-Experience paddling on moving water in a canoe or kayak, and water/field-based activities.
-Previous field or conservation experience a plus

Apply Today!
Find out more and apply today:
https://willametteriverkeeper.org/careers-1

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On Monday, May 5th, our Co-Executive Director and Lower Willamette Riverkeeper, Heather King, sat down with Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein from KBOO radio to discuss the direction of Willamette Riverkeeper and local public policy issues affecting our river.

From KBOO's Website:

"The Willamette River begins its course as two forks merge south of Eugene, to form the major river in NW Oregon. From its pristine origins, the Willamette flows as a recognizable river through small cities, forests, and farmland, until it reaches Portland. There it becomes a highly channelized, industrialized waterway, the most polluted stretch of river in the entire state. The last ten-mile stretch of the river was designated a federal Superfund Site in 2000. For its last six miles, the Willamette is lined by a massive array of tank farms containing explosive liquid fuels and toxic chemicals.

On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Heather King, co-executive director of Willamette Riverkeeper, about reclaiming this mighty river to be a source of nourishment and vitality, as it once was before the coming of European settlers."

Listen to the interview here: https://kboo.fm/media/133277-healing-wounded-river

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