The Sandy River Basin Partners are a group of public and private organizations working together to restore the native fish populations of the Sandy River Basin. The Partners collaborate on strategic scientific and policy partnerships to leverage resources, energy, and knowledge.

In 2000, the Partners were prompted by two announcements to begin their collaborative work:  the listing of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon on the threatened species list under the federal Endangered Species Act, and Portland General Electric’s announcement that it would remove the Little Sandy and Marmot dams.

Working together to define common goals and leverage each other's resources, the Partners are tackling the job of restoring the Sandy Basin. To guide their restoration work, the Partners developed an Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment (EDT) database. They've also created the Sandy River Basin Characterization Report, a compilation of data about the current status of Sandy Basin habitat, and an Anchor Habitat Assessment. The Partners have developed a short-term, restoration strategy to guide restoration priorities in the next 5-10 years. This short-term strategy is based on the comprehensive long-term Sandy River Basin Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy.

Through coordinated fundraising efforts and ongoing prioritization of restoration projects, the Partners actively apply their joint research to achieving their vision for the Sandy River Basin.

To catch a glimpse of the beautiful Sandy Basin and hear some of the stories of restoration, watch the video "Sandy River Legacies." QuickTime version or Windows Media version.

For more information on the Sandy River Basin Partners, print the Sandy River Basin Partners brochure .

For general questions about the Sandy River Basin Partners, contact volunteer Chairman Jonathan Soll, from the Nature Conservancy at or 503-802-8100 x129.

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