When: Friday, April 17th @ 5:00 PM
Where: The Caddis Shop 168 West 6th ave. Eugene, OR 97401
Why: Learn about one of Oregon’s most iconic rivers, and an organization that advocates for it.
The Steamboaters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on the conservation and protection of the North Umpqua River. Located in southern Oregon the North Umpqua is one of the most iconic steelhead rivers in North America. It is as beautiful and challenging as they come, and has captured the souls of countless anglers, drawing many of them back year after year to test their skills against one of the most difficult and rewarding runs of wild steelhead in the world.
For over 60 years, the Steamboaters have been tireless advocates for the North Umpqua River and its wild fish. Their work has focused especially on the river’s summer steelhead, a rare wild population found in only a handful of watersheds worldwide. Steamboaters are dedicated to restoring wild fish populations throughout the North Umpqua River while protecting, preserving, and improving the habitat that sustains them.
Our primary focus is the conservation of the North Umpqua River and its unique wild fish and public education regarding threats to the river system. Current efforts include advancing accountability for the privately owned Winchester Dam and advocating for the removal of this 130-year old deadbeat dam; identifying, supporting, and implementing habitat restoration projects throughout the North Umpqua watershed; and coordinating with partner organizations to represent the interests of the river, its wild fish, and local communities in agency and legislative decision-making, including before the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Oregon State Legislature.
