Pacific Rivers Council
The Pacific Rivers Council (PRC) is one of the most influential river conservation organizations in the United States. We protect and restore rivers, watersheds, and native aquatic species.
The Pacific Rivers Council (PRC) is one of the most influential river conservation organizations in the United States. We protect and restore rivers, watersheds, and native aquatic species.
What's NEW
PRC receives a grant from the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Native Americans for the Umpqua Legacy River Program - Read More
PRC partners with Bark for Mt. Hood Solutions Summit - Read More
Federal judge recommends striking down BLM's Western Oregon Plan Revision (WOPR) - Read More
Elwha Dam removal begins September 17 - Read More
PRC's Mary Scurlock discusses road decommissioning in Mt. Hood National Forest on KGW - Read More
PRC's Dr. Chris Frissell presented on the effects of thinning in the riparian reserve area at the annual American Fisheries Society meeting - Read More
Pew Mining Study Lists Chetco River Among Ten Most Threatened National Parks and Forests - Read More
Legacy Roads and Trails Money At Work In Washington State - Read More
Wyden, Merkley, DeFazio Introduce Trio of Bills to Protect Natural Resources in Oregon - Read More
Legacy Rivers
- Fishing on the North Umpqua River, Oregon. Photo by Dan Callaghan
Pacific Rivers Council is embarking on an ambitious program to identify, build support for, and gain permanent protection for some of our nation's healthiest rivers and watersheds. We call these our Legacy Rivers because they are worthy of recognition, celebration, protection and restoration as part of our freshwater heritage.
Expert Science Panel Weighs in on Future of the North Umpqua
 Pacific Rivers Council is a proud partner of Salmon Safe. Read more about Salmon Safe's inception and find out how we work together to ensure a clean and healthy habitat for northwest salmon. www.salmonsafe.org |
 For over 15 years, PRC's stream restoration project on Knowles Creek in Oregon's coast range has delivered scientific backing for our successful approach to salmon recovery. Watch a short video by PRC, the recent feature on OPB's Oregon Field Guide, and read more about the project here. |
