OLWC is made up of numerous board subcommittees that meet regularly to discuss different aspects of stewardship, equity and inclusion, environmental education and outreach, and more.
Oswego Lake Watershed Council staff and board value and incorporate input from our community. These committees typically meet monthly on Zoom and are open to all. If you’re interested in attending a meeting, please reach out to the contact listed in each committee description for a Zoom link!
Urban Forest Committees
Representatives from Lake Oswego neighborhoods and OLWC meet every first Friday, 3pm-4:30pm via Zoom to discuss natural resource protection on the local neighborhood level.
This committee is for any resident of Lake Oswego who is passionate about learning about and protecting their urban forest! We discuss natural resource goals, community engagement, education & outreach and plan the formation of individual neighborhood urban forest communities.
Contact Rio Hybert-Zack at rio@oswegowatershed.org to learn more.
Development Committee
We are looking for individuals who’d like to work with staff to explore new opportunities to support the work we do in the watershed.
This committee would meet on a casual basis to discuss grassroots funding opportunities, help staff develop relationships with Lake Oswego businesses, foundations and HOA’s, build a private donor base, hold seasonal donor campaigns and form a monthly giving program. This committee is open to all and does not require any prior sales, marketing or nonprofit experience, just enthusiasm for community relationship building and commitment to OLWC’s mission and values.
If this sounds compelling to you, please read the full development committee description below and reach out to Jack Halsey at jack@oswegowatershed.org!
Stewardship Committee
This group meets every fourth Thursday, 9am-10:30am via Zoom. The OLWC Stewardship Committee is composed of OLWC Stewardship Coordinators who collaborate on ongoing habitat restoration projects.
Contact Tom Berridge at twberridge@gmail.com to learn more.
Education & Outreach Committee
The Education and Outreach (E&O) Committee plays a vital role in helping Oswego Lake Watershed Council (OLWC) connect people with nature—and with each other. Through creative outreach and hands-on education, this team helps community members of all ages better understand urban ecology and watershed health. Our goal is to spark curiosity, build knowledge, and inspire meaningful, lasting actions that support thriving natural systems in our city.
Contact Megan Hill at megan@oswegowatershed.org to learn more.
Equity Action Team
The Equity Action Team is a Board committee composed of OLWC staff, Board members, and community partners. This group meets monthly every first Thursday from 12pm to 1:30pm via Zoom to address equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work and create actions to better represent the diverse voices of our community.
Contact Jack Halsey at jack@oswegowatershed.org to learn more.