The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is seeking input on the implementation of Natural and Working Lands funds.
In the last legislative session, the Oregon Legislature approved $10 million to support natural climate solutions in partnership with Tribes and environmental justice communities, with $2.25 million of this funding going to OWEB to be distributed through OWEB grant programs. OWEB is excited to administer these funds in a way that expands our partner community and supports a wide range of possible climate projects—that’s where we hope you come in!
OWEB is committed to using these funds to support ecosystem health and human well-being, with a focus on carbon reduction and storage. Examples of projects might include cultural burns, workforce development to reduce wildfire risk, or forest cover expansion in low-income urban communities. We would also like to hear what climate solutions you need funding for and how OWEB can support your efforts with funding for technical assistance or implementation.
Here is a link to a survey that is designed to gather input from organizations that might be interested in this funding, the types of projects you’d be interested in implementing, barriers to doing so, and anything else you think OWEB should consider as we set up this funding opportunity. The survey will be open through Friday, October 4, 2024.
For more information, please contact Alexa Schmidt, Water and Climate Coordinator at [email protected].