Land and Nature
Vibrant communities, a healthy natural environment, and a strong economy go hand in hand and are essential to our quality of life. OCF supports collaborative efforts among a variety of stakeholders — donors, community leaders, nonprofit organizations and other foundations — to advance regional, place-based solutions that create resilience for people and place.
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Pacific Northwest Resilient Landscapes Initiative
Launched with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Initiative is a partnership of OCF, Seattle Foundation, Idaho Community Foundation, and the Land Trust Alliance that seeks to transform how we conserve our lands in our region as our climate changes.
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Community Water Solutions: Working Toward a Secure Water Future
Recognizing that water is vital to Oregon’s future, OCF supports projects that facilitate collaboration about water quality and quantity among people with diverse interests. Through our Community Water Solutions grantmaking OCF supports rural, Tribal and underserved communities in identifying their needs and priorities for water and developing solutions that influence statewide decisions and funding.
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Climate Change & Healthy Habitats Collective Giving Group
Resilient landscapes are critical to the resiliency of urban and rural communities across Oregon. OCF values the interconnection of economic growth and environmental health when done well.
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