Hoyt Arboretum Friends (HAF) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to bring people and trees together. We create meaningful learning experiences in a unique global tree collection, in Portland, Oregon, that we nurture in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. Our living classroom is a public refuge for global plant biodiversity that is a welcoming and accessible place for all people to connect with nature.
https://www.hoytarboretum.org/
The mission of Human Access Project is Transforming Portland's Relationship with the Willamette River. We open swimming beaches, docks and look out for all things Willamette River health and recreation.
TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUTE THE ILLINOIS VALLEY STRATEGIC PLAN AND TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY CONSENSUS AND COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC HEALTH WHILE CONTINUING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
We collaborate with our community to restore, enhance, and sustain the health of the Illinois Valley Watershed. Water is life and healthy watersheds sustain life.
IVWC Core Values
We value:
Data and science driven information and processes.
Knowledge, communication, learning, and teaching.
Collaboration -
Proven processes-
Measured progress-
Acknowledgement that all parts of the watershed are connected and interdependent.
Respectfulness-
Inclusive community-
Openness, honesty, and transparency.
