20-Year Vision “Refresh” Process Underway – A Call for Volunteers

The Rivers to Ridges Partnership is a voluntary association of 19 organizations working collaboratively to advance the protection, restoration, and management of open space resources in the southern Willamette Valley. The name Rivers to Ridges emanates from a regional open space vision which was endorsed by numerous stakeholder groups and unanimously by local elected officials from the Eugene-Springfield area in 2003.

Through the combined efforts of our partners, a significant amount of what was envisioned in the 2003 Rivers to Ridges vision has been implemented! This includes the conservation of nearly 9,000 acres of land, construction of 57 miles of trails and paths, and restoration and enhancement of 8,800 acres of habitat.

To build on this success and look toward what might be possible over the next 20 years, the Rivers to Ridges Partnership has now engaged in a vision “Refresh” process and plan to have an updated vision developed by early 2023. For more about Rivers to Ridges, go to www.rivers2ridges.org

Charrette Facilitators Wanted

The Rivers to Ridges partnership will be conducting a half-day work-session in Eugene on December 9 using a design charrette process. In order for Partnership staff to be able to participate, we are seeking 2-3 volunteers to facilitate small groups. If you may be interested in volunteering at this important event, please contact Jeff Krueger at jkenvironments@gmail.com for more information.