Sustainable Northwest

Sustainable Northwest (SNW) works with rural, resource-based communities in the Pacific Northwest to achieve economic development that benefits the environment. SNW's current organizational priorities include efforts to finalize and implement the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement (KBRA), a landmark agreement to recover fisheries though the removal of four dams, ensure water supplies for ranchers and farmers, and increase community stability (tribal, fishing and agricultural) in the Klamath Basin in Northern California/ Southern Oregon. The goals of this work include: 1) securing dam removal, 2) Congressional and administration understanding and support for the KBRA, 3) A new agreement for water allocation between the tribes and landowners adopted by the Oregon Department of Water Resources, and; 4) Local constituencies (tribal, agricultural and civic) support the KBRA. (New, $200,000/24, 11% of organizational budget) SNW's work would advance two aspects of our Western strategy: 1) to ensure Western rivers are restored so they sustain natural flows and wildlife, and 2) build broad support for conservation in the West. Previous Performance Previous Hewlett Foundation operating support helped SNW be a key player in the work that led up to the KBRA. The organization brought together divergent interests to help forge the agreement.