Our Mission
Providing opportunities for stakeholders to cooperate in promoting and sustaining
the health of the watershed and its communities.



Current Projects
Cold Creek
Cold Creek, also known as Logan Slough, is a small, year round tributary to the North Santiam River in Marion County.
Dieckman Slough
Dieckman Slough is a side channel of the Lower North Santiam River, just downstream of the City of Stayton, in Marion County
Hatch Side Channel
The Council replaced an undersized culvert with a larger culvert opening up the channel to year round water flows.
Snake-DeFord Creek
The North Santiam Watershed Council has been working with landowners in the Snake-Deford Creek Sub-basin since 2008.
Bear Branch
Bear Branch Creek is an important tributary of the North Santiam River, entering the mainstem just below the town of Stayton.
Valentine Creek
Since 2009, four landowners have partnered with the Council to restore approximately 19 acres of native vegetation on Valentine Creek.
Latest News
Council projects, news and publications
Board of Directors Position Opening
CURRENT OPENING: Members-at-large on volunteer Board of Directors North Santiam Watershed Council The North Santiam Watershed Council (NSWC) Board of Directors is currently seeking potential future volunteer Board members. NSWC Mission Providing[…]
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