The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency led by a 17-member policy oversight board. The Board fosters the collaboration of citizens, agencies, and local interests.

OWEB programs support Oregon's efforts to restore salmon runs, improve water quality, and strengthen ecosystems that are critical to healthy watersheds and sustainable communities. OWEB administers a grant program funded from the Oregon Lottery, as a result of a citizen initiative in 1998, federal funds and salmon license plate dollars. The grant program supports voluntary efforts by Oregonians seeking to create and maintain healthy watersheds.

APPLICATION DEADLINE CHANGE AND UPCOMING WORKSHOPS. The application deadline has changed. Applications are due to OWEB in Salem by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009. OWEB is holding workshops in early December to assist watershed councils in completing the application forms.

The January board meeting will be held in Salem, staff reports are now available.

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) officially announces the formation of a new Mid-Columbia management region. This region, also referred to as Region 6, encompasses six counties: Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler and Grant. The field office is located in Condon and is staffed by Sue Greer, the Regional Program Representative (RPR).

In September 2007, the OWEB Board allocated $1 million for a joint effort with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to fund projects that will benefit Oregon's symbolic species.