Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Name

Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Legal name

Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Website

https://scappoosebay-wc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ecosystem Restoration & Rewilding Services (AFAMAMAE), Riparian & Watershed Reforestation (Streambank Stabilization) (AFAMACAK), Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Watershed restoration services
• Native plant nursery
• Fish passage correction
• Riparian habitat enhancement
• Watershed conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Primary funding source from government agencies and watershed enhancement boards including OWEB, NRCS, BPA, and other environmental agencies for restoration projects.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting watershed conservation.
3. Native Plant Sales: Bi-annual public plant sales at the native plant nursery generating revenue from sale of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and sedges. Sales held on second Saturdays in April and October.
4. Event Fees: Fees charged for educational events such as bird watching tours ($25 per person) and workshops.
5. Small Grants Program Administration: The organization administers Oregon's Small Grants Program for landowners, covering 75% of project costs up to $15,000 for on-the-ground restoration projects on private land.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scappoose Bay Watershed Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers watershed restoration projects (fish passage correction, large wood placement, riparian planting, oxbow reconnection, floodplain restoration) across the Scappoose Bay watershed. It operates a native plant nursery that propagates region-specific trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, and sedges for restoration use and bi-annual public plant sales, and administers the Oregon Small Grants Program covering up to 75% (capped at $15,000) of landowner restoration project costs. It also runs community education forums, volunteer programs, and the "Living on the Water" landowner guidance program.

Product overview

Scappoose Bay Watershed Council operates as a non-profit watershed conservation organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs: a native plant nursery (producing trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and sedges for restoration and public sales), watershed restoration projects (fish passage corrections, riparian restoration, large wood enhancement), a small grants program for private landowners, volunteer programs, and community education initiatives. The core offerings work together to fulfill the council's mission of protecting and restoring native fish, wildlife, and plants while educating the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Native Plant Nursery A native plant nursery offering one of the region's largest selections of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, and sedges. Plants are used in watershed restoration projects and sold to the public at bi-annual plant sales at the nursery located behind Scappoose High School.
• Small Grants Program A grant facilitation program for Columbia County private landowners that covers 75% of project costs (up to $15,000) for on-the-ground restoration activities including stream bank planting, invasive weed control, native plantings, and erosion control.
• Watershed Restoration Projects Multi-site restoration services including fish passage barrier correction, riparian vegetation restoration, large wood placement for salmonid habitat enhancement, oxbow reconnection, floodplain restoration, and invasive species removal delivered across sub-watersheds in Columbia County.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer opportunities at the native plant nursery (weekly) and at restoration project sites throughout the watershed, engaging community members in planting, invasive species removal, and habitat maintenance.
• Community Education Programs Educational programs including community forums, educational videos, and resources that help landowners manage their land sustainably and increase public awareness of watershed health.
• Living on the Water Program Practical guidance and resources for residents living on or near waterways, helping them understand and manage their impact on local watersheds.
• Bird Watching Tours Guided bird watching events led by an Oregon Master Naturalist, offered to community members at $25 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 fish passage barriers removed, opening 57+ miles of streams for fish migration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Columbia CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner for watershed restoration initiatives across the Scappoose Bay Watershed region. Collaborates on project implementation and resource sharing.
• Columbia Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on multiple restoration projects including Milton Creek restoration, Dart Creek fish passage, and Lower North Scappoose Creek. Provides technical expertise and resource support.
• Lower Columbia Estuary PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Scappoose Confluence restoration and Veterans Park planting events. Partnership supports estuary habitat enhancement efforts.
• ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdentifies large wood placement sites in upper Milton Creek. Collaborates on fish passage design projects and salmonid habitat restoration.
• Port of Columbia CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal port authority partner in watershed council activities and restoration initiatives.
• Scappoose OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Scappoose partner for restoration projects within city limits including South Scappoose Creek restoration through Veterans Park.
• St. Helens OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partner for Nob Hill Nature Park improvements, Milton Creek restoration projects, and community engagement activities.
• West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation district partner supporting watershed restoration activities.
• City of St. HelenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Milton Creek Large Woody Debris Restoration project. City provides support and coordination for stream restoration within city limits.
• City of ScappoosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing over $75,000 to South Scappoose Creek restoration project. Partner on BPA grant implementation for stream restoration.
• Friends of Nob Hill Nature ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for semi-annual volunteer work parties at Nob Hill Nature Park. Hosts spring and fall weed pulls focusing on English ivy and lunaria.
• Management Training CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nob Hill Nature Park restoration efforts including removal of blackberry and ivy.
• Columbia River Youth CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth corps partner for restoration planting activities including Milton Creek Riparian Restoration. Provides young workers for plant installation and habitat enhancement.
• Scappoose Bay Youth Corps of Scappoose High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent youth corps partner for park restoration activities at Nob Hill Nature Park.
• Lower Columbia Estuary PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Hogan Ranch restoration studies and vegetation monitoring. Collaborates on water quality and habitat enhancement projects.
• WeyerhaeusercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimber company bordering entire length of Upper Milton Creek project reach. Partner on Brush Creek restoration on Weyerhaeuser property.
• Xerces SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided habitat kit to Friends of McCormick Park for pollinator habitat restoration. Partner for invasive species removal and native planting efforts.
• St Helens School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Columbia River Youth Corps activities and restoration projects including Milton Creek Riparian Restoration.
• Scappoose High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts native plant nursery on school grounds providing hands-on opportunities for students. Nursery located at Scappoose High School grounds.
• Oregon OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school student partner joining weekly for nursery volunteer work parties.
• St Helens Middle SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts wetland restoration on school grounds annually through Outdoor School program.
• SOLVE OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization partner for Earth Day Planting events and volunteer coordination.
• Springlake CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeowner community partner for riparian improvements and wildlife habitat enhancement at local community pond near Scappoose Bay Bottomlands.
• Columbia County Master Gardener AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Spring Gardener Fair partner. SBWC attends as vendor with Natural Resource CTE high school students selling vegetable starts.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership: Regional conservation nonprofit delivering habitat restoration and water quality improvement across the lower Columbia River estuary; an existing SBWC partner operating a directly comparable restoration and education portfolio.
• Columbia Land Trust: Pacific Northwest land trust focused on conservation of riparian, forest, and farmland habitats in the Columbia region. Comparable mission, regional geography, and landowner engagement model to SBWC.
• West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District: Special district providing conservation technical assistance, restoration funding administration, and native plant sales in the Portland-metro region. Directly comparable program mix including native plant nursery and landowner grants.
• Tualatin River Watershed Council: Oregon-based watershed council using a comparable model of landowner outreach, restoration project delivery, and community education in the Tualatin basin. Directly analogous structure, funding mix, and service portfolio to SBWC.
• Clackamas River Basin Council: Oregon watershed council focused on salmonid habitat restoration, riparian planting, and large wood placement in the Clackamas basin. Closely comparable nonprofit operating model and project types to SBWC.
• Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District: Oregon special district delivering farm and habitat restoration technical assistance, native plant programs, and landowner cost-share — a close functional peer to SBWC's landowner services.

Broad incumbents

• Trout Unlimited: National coldwater fisheries conservation organization with a strong Oregon chapter that funds and delivers stream restoration and fish passage work overlapping SBWC's portfolio. Operates at national scale with comparable project types.
• The Nature Conservancy (Oregon): Global conservation organization with active Oregon freshwater and forestry programs. Provides a much larger-scale institutional peer against which SBWC's regional restoration model should be benchmarked.

Emerging players

• Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: National nonprofit focused on pollinator and invertebrate habitat, with overlapping native planting and invasive-species removal work. An existing SBWC partner that contributes pollinator habitat kits to SBWC projects.

Regional players

• SOLVE Oregon: Oregon-based volunteer mobilization nonprofit coordinating cleanup and restoration events statewide. An existing SBWC partner that contributes volunteer capacity for SBWC's events, with a directly comparable volunteer-driven restoration model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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