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Our Mission

We foster partnerships for clean water and to improve fish and wildlife habitat and the quality of life for those who live, work and recreate in the watershed.

We accomplish this by:
  • Undertaking watershed restoration to increase the abundance, diversity, and productivity of native resident and anadromous (salmon and steelhead) fish populations throughout the basin.
  • Protecting and enhancing the quality and quantity of source water for domestic water supplies to meet an increasing population.
  • Controlling non-native weeds, and restoring native vegetation to improve both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
  • Engaging communities and landowners in watershed improvement projects that protect and enhance the natural resources.

Volunteer Now

“When the river thrives, we all thrive—especially when we work together.”

By the Numbers

47 Miles of Wild and Scenic River
300,000+ Individuals Rely on the Clackamas River for Drinking Water
20 Years of Fostering Partnerships for Clean Water
100s Volunteers That Keep the Clackamas Flowing Strong

Video Highlights

Get the scoop on Council activities in these videos:

How do you engineer a logjam?

CRBC Restoration Program Manager Liz Gilliam explains how habitat engineers design and place logjams to improve fish habitat on Eagle Creek.

Eagle Creek Restoration Project

CRBC is working to restore juvenile salmon habitat by engineering log jams in Eagle Creek at Bonnie Lure State Park.

17th Annual Down the River Clean Up

300 volunteers turn out for the annual Down the River Cleanup, organized by the Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers.

Perspectives on a River

View the work of Clackamas River Basin Council from a variety of perspectives. Drone video of restoration projects show the scope of habitat improvements for fish and wildlife.