Tillamook Estuaries Partnership

Name

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership

Legal name

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership

Website

https://tbnep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI), Marine Wildlife Sanctuaries & Protected Seascape Visitor Operations (Reef/Marine Parks) (THAAAFAJ), Marine Conservation & Citizen-Science Experiences (reef monitoring, turtle walks) (THAAAIAH)

Keywords

• Watershed conservation services
• Estuary habitat restoration
• Water quality monitoring
• Native plant propagation
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Garibaldi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TEP operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization accepts donations from individuals, including stock and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD). Fred Meyer Community Rewards program allows shoppers to donate to TEP with purchases.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Primary funding source through competitive grants. Secured $1.75 million for habitat restoration projects in 2022, including funding for Sitka Sedge Tidal Wetlands Restoration ($625,000 for climate change monitoring). Operates under a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).
3. Plant Sales: Spring plant sale offering surplus native plants from the nursery to the public. Water Trail Guidebooks sold for $10 donation (plus $5 shipping).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that restores estuaries and watersheds in Tillamook County, Oregon. It runs a Native Plant Nursery, the Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership (NORP) plant distribution network, tidal wetland and fish passage habitat restoration projects, volunteer-driven water quality monitoring, K-12 environmental education programs (Children's Clean Water Festival, Watershed Education Kits), and the Backyard Planting Program serving private landowners with salmon-bearing creeks.

Product overview

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the National Estuary Program for Tillamook County, Oregon. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected conservation programs centered on three pillars: Habitat Restoration, Water Quality Monitoring, and Community Education & Engagement. The Native Plant Nursery and Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership (NORP) form the foundation of habitat restoration efforts, producing over 75,000 locally-adapted native plants annually. The Water Quality Monitoring program provides the community with bi-weekly bacteria level updates via an interactive Water Quality Map. Educational initiatives include the Children's Clean Water Festival (25 years running), Down By the Creekside, STEAM Partnership, and free Watershed Education Kits. Additional offerings include the Backyard Planting Program for private landowners, Water Trail Guides for recreation, and a planned Estuary Science Center. Together, these programs work toward clean water, healthy habitats, abundant wildlife, and vibrant communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Native Plant Nursery

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 712,000 native plants planted across almost 3,800 acres since partnership began
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau of Land ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founded the Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership (NORP) in 2011. BLM is the founding partner in this collaborative effort of over 30 organizations united in their need for locally sourced, genetically appropriate plants for coastal restoration.
• Oregon Youth Authority (OYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership with Oregon Youth Authority state youth detention facility located next to TEP's nursery. OYA crew provides essential labor to grow native plants. In return, the nursery provides on-the-job training, life skill development, and savings opportunities for incarcerated youth transitioning to society.
• Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership (NORP) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30 partner organizations including: Bureau of Land Management, Clatsop Soil Water Conservation District, Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation, Lincoln County Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, Midcoast Watersheds Council, McKenzie River Trust, Necanicum Watershed Council, Nestucca Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council, North Coast Land Conservancy, North Coast Watershed Association, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Siuslaw Soil Water Conservation District, Siuslaw Watershed Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Yakona Head Nature Preserve & Learning Center
• Salmon SuperHwycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFish passage improvement partnership through the Salmon SuperHwy initiative, working to remove barriers and improve salmon migration routes throughout Tillamook County watersheds.
• Port of GaribaldiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEP and the Port of Garibaldi have shared a strong and mutually beneficial partnership over the years. As the Port looks to grow and make use of the area TEP is currently leasing, TEP is moving into its own space (Estuary Science Center in Bay City).
• Salmon SuperHwy (BYPP Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Backyard Planting Program supporting salmon restoration through private landowner outreach.
• Trout Unlimited (BYPP Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner in the Backyard Planting Program supporting watershed restoration efforts.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner supporting the Backyard Planting Program and broader conservation efforts.
• Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting watershed restoration and enhancement projects.
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for water quality monitoring and protection efforts.
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for fish habitat and wildlife conservation projects.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner for habitat restoration and wildlife protection.
• Tillamook CreameryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting conservation efforts and community engagement events.
• Tillamook County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservation district partner for watershed protection and restoration.
• Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conservation partner supporting restoration and resource management.
• Cove BuiltminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Tillamook County contractor leading construction of the Estuary Science Center. Employs skilled crew and works with local subcontractors for community-focused projects.
• Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed council partner providing data sharing and collaborative monitoring in partnership with the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ducks Unlimited: Largest waterfowl habitat conservation nonprofit in North America. While not estuary-specific, DU's wetland restoration focus, science-based monitoring, and federal grant capture model parallels TEP's approach at much larger organizational scale.
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation: The largest National Estuary Program affiliate, focused on Chesapeake Bay restoration. As a much larger established nonprofit with broader geographic scope, CBF represents a scaled-up comparable model for what a successful National Estuary Program can become over time.
• Puget Sound Partnership: West Coast National Estuary Program serving Puget Sound with similar mandate of estuary restoration, water quality, and community education. Comparable in mission and regulatory designation but operates at significantly larger scale than TEP.

Regional players

• McKenzie River Trust: Oregon-based watershed conservation nonprofit and NORP partner focused on the McKenzie River watershed. Comparable in mission and operating model (land conservation, restoration, native plant programs) though focused on a different Oregon watershed.
• Oregon Coast Aquarium: Coastal Oregon nonprofit combining marine conservation, education, and visitor operations. Comparable to TEP in mission and Oregon-coast focus, particularly on marine education programming, though with a different funding model (visitor admissions vs. grants).

Direct peers

• Tampa Bay Estuary Program: Another of the 28 National Estuary Programs, operating in Florida. Directly comparable to TEP in regulatory designation, governance structure under NOAA/EPA, and program pillars (habitat restoration, water quality, education), though in a different ecological region.
• North Coast Land Conservancy: Oregon-based land trust and NORP partner organization focused on coastal land conservation in northwest Oregon. Highly comparable as a regional nonprofit working on habitat protection and restoration in the same geographic region as TEP.
• Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce (CREST): One of the 28 National Estuary Programs and a direct partner organization of TEP through NORP. CREST conducts similar estuary research, restoration, and education work in the Columbia River estuary, making it a closely comparable peer in mission, funding model, and organizational structure.
• San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP): Another of the 28 National Estuary Programs operating in the San Francisco Bay region. Directly comparable to TEP in mission, structure, and regulatory framework, though serving a much larger urban estuary system with correspondingly bigger budget.
• Lower Nehalem Watershed Council: Tillamook County-based watershed council and NORP partner. Operates with similar volunteer-driven restoration model in the same county as TEP, providing direct program-level comparability on private landowner outreach and water quality monitoring.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TillamookEstuaries
• Facebookfacebook.com/tillamook.estuaries.partnership
• Instagraminstagram.com/tillamookestuariespartnership

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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