Why become a member?

The Mattole Restoration Council completes projects aimed at healing the Mattole watershed for the benefit of the salmon and humans which call the Mattole home.

From tree-planting, ecological education, and road-work to monitoring timber harvest plans, we work tirelessly to help restore the natural communities which make this area special.

Our projects include:

· Road Upgrades: The Council replaces culverts and storm-proofs roads throughout the entire Mattole River watershed to help reduce sediment inputs to the river. Our road work begins with the sediment assessment process, in which we inventory erosion sites. Working with private landowners, the Council is fixing sediment problems at their source, one creek at a time, to improve conditions for wild Mattole salmon and steelhead. Over 200 landowners have participated.

·Tree Planting: The Council's reforestation crew plants Douglas-fir and cottonwood trees along Mattole creeks for bank stabilization, stream shade, and future large wood recruitment for salmonid habitat. In the near future, the reforestation program aims to plant a more diverse array of native tree and shrub species.

·Water Conservation: As summertime low flows continue to threaten endgangered salmonids and human activities, the Council is working to promote water conservation throughout the watershed. By increasing awareness and efficiency, and promoting water storage, the Council aims to address this new threat to the local ecosystem.

· Forest restoration for fire safety, wildlife and sustainable forestry: The Council is working in neighborhoods and on strategic ridgetops and roads to clear hazardous forest fuels. We help landowners undertake timber stand improvement, and are working on a plan to streamline permits for light-touch logging.

· A vision for the future: The Council, along with our partners the Mattole Salmon Group and Sanctuary Forest, is working on updating the Mattole Watershed Plan to guide restoration and conservation work over the next decade. The updated Plan will recommend a wide variety of projects to improve watershed health.

How can you help?

If you are not a member, please consider joining us.

Become a member using a check, money order, or credit card by mail or Make an online donation to the Mattole Restoration Council using a credit card

Benefits of Membership:

Becoming a member of the MRC gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are part of the Mattole restoration movement. Your membership dues are extremely important to us, allowing us to pursue important work that may otherwise fall through the cracks of our grants and contracts.

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