Watershed Stewardship
The answers, if they are to come, and if they are to work, must be developed in the presence of the user and the land; they must be developed to some degree by the user on the land. The present practice of handing down from on high policies and technologies developed without consideration of the nature and the long-term needs of the land and the people has not worked, and it cannot work. Wendell Berry
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For Wallowa Resources, stewardship signifies our responsibility to manage and respond progressively to the factors affecting land and community sustainability. It is both an opportunity and its own reward. Stewardship is the opportunity to fulfill our obligations to the land, community and future generations, and enjoy the resulting benefits For us, it is synonymous with husbandry, care and conservation. Within our work, it requires the integration of social, economic and ecological issues to identify and implement strategies that will conserve cultural and biological diversity, promote sustainable use, and ensure the equitable distribution of benefits.
Wallowa Resources Watershed Stewardship programs provide landowners and managers with the tools and assistance to maximize economic return and long term well-being of the land.
Our work strives to unite social, economic and ecological goals. We implement projects that maintain and enhance our natural resources and promote the integrity and values of our community. Our primary areas of work in watershed health are:
• Noxious Weed Control
• Community Watershed Assessment
• Riparian Restoration
• Upland Water Development
• Aspen Restoration
• Hazardous Fuel Reduction
| Effective stewardship requires partnerships... A hallmark of Wallowa Resources Stewardship projects is they involve collaborative relationships that: Stewardship at work…. Results & recognition of success…. Land Stewardship Staff |
Rangeland
Noxious Weeds - WCP
Rangeland Stewardship
Watershed
Upper Joseph Creek
Lower Joseph Creek
Aspen Restoration
Fuel Reduction