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. °Ä³¬Ö±²¥ 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 °Ä³¬Ö±²¥, 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, °Ä³¬Ö±²¥ supports projects that facilitate collaboration about water quality and quantity among people with diverse interests. Through our Community Water Solutions grantmaking °Ä³¬Ö±²¥ 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. °Ä³¬Ö±²¥ values the interconnection of economic growth and environmental health when done well.
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