How to Take Action
Help Oak and Prairie Ecosystems Today
An oak woodland along the North Bank of the North Umpqua River. Credit: Eric Stauder
What role will you play in supporting oak and prairie ecosystems?
By investing in the conservation and restoration of oak and prairie ecosystems, we can safeguard vital habitats, preserve cultural values, and bolster community resilience against climate change. Your funding, advocacy, and action are crucial to achieving our annual goal of protecting over 10,200 acres and restoring more than 60,000 acres.
For Policy-Makers and Philanthropists
Invest in Oak and Prairie Landscapes
Prairie, Oaks, and People Investment Strategy
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Support Our Work
The Oak Alliance is positioned to effectively put conservation investments on the ground now. The Prairie, Oaks, and People Investment Strategy defines the specific goal and outcomes for our collective work and estimates the dollar amounts needed for investment in oak and prairie protection, restoration, species recovery, and organization capacity building.
For Landowners
Conserve Oak and Prairie on Your Property
Land Protection
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Land Trusts
To learn more about land protection options in your region, contact your local land trust in Oregon or Washington.
Habitat Restoration
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Expert Guidance
Contact your local oak and prairie partnership for general guidance.
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NRCS Offices
Contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office to see what’s available in your county: Oregon NRCS or Washington NRCS.
Technical Assistance
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Extension Services
Oregon State University or Washington State University Extension Offices offer resources, trainings, and technical assistance to landowners.
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Conservation Districts
Contact your local conservation district and talk to them directly about how to participate in a variety of programs.
Landowner Incentive Programs
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Interactive Tool
The Conservation Explorer is an interactive tool that helps sort conservation programs relevant for your land, by county.
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Sign the Oak Accord
This voluntary conservation agreement was inspired by the vision of local landowners, including Willamette Valley vineyards and forest owners, who saw the economic and environmental value of native oak habitat and wanted to play a role in preserving it. In exchange for signing the Oak Accord, landowners receive recognition of their conservation commitment, guidance on restoration activities, quantified assessments of the results of their efforts, and marketing tools to help them communicate the conservation work they’re doing to customers, regulators, and colleagues.
For Community Members
Educate, Engage, and Inspire
Decade of the Oak
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Join the Campaign
Decade of the Oak is an on-the-ground effort to build awareness around the threats that oak and its habitat are facing across the Pacific Northwest. Through local partners, organizations, and communities we’re working to engage with YOU!