Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership

What Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership does

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership (TLBP) is a community-based nonprofit watershed council headquartered in Lakeside, Oregon, operating within the Tenmile Lakes Basin on Oregon's southern coast. Its stated mission is environmental vitality and community betterment through the protection and enhancement of natural resources, with a focus on watershed health extending from the farthest reaches of the basin to the Pacific Ocean. It functions as a multi-stakeholder cooperative involving industry, local citizens, natural resource agencies, Native American tribes, and conservation groups. Its constituent base includes the City of Lakeside, Coos County, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Lakeside Water District, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

Core operational work centers on three named restoration programs: the Tenmile Lakes Restoration Project, a broad-scale multi-year effort targeting coho salmon habitat and water quality; the Benson Creek Wetland Restoration Project, which has restored 67 acres of historic wetlands; and the Big Creek Subbasin Restoration Project, which is purchasing and restoring 222 acres of pasture into functioning wetlands in collaboration with CTCLUSI. The organization also operates a public-facing Lake Gauge Monitoring System providing hourly and daily water level data, hosted by third-party technical services provider Stump Computer Services. TLBP does not sell commercial products or services.

TLBP's funding model is non-commercial, relying on project sponsorships, government grants (notably from OWEB and NFWF), tribal partnership contributions, local business sponsorships, and community donations. The organization is governed by an approximately 13-member multi-stakeholder board with designated seats representing each major constituency group, plus a single listed staff member (Mike Mader). Its go-to-market approach is community- and event-led, executed through volunteer programs such as Kids Free Fishing Day and Lake Clean-ups, public events in coordination with partner organizations, and an informational website (tenmilewatershed.com). The physical footprint consists of one office at 200 North 8th St., Lakeside, Oregon.

Name

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership

Legal name

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership

Website

https://tenmilewatershed.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership is a nonprofit watershed council in Lakeside, Oregon, executing wetland restoration projects across 289+ acres at Benson Creek and Big Creek, coho salmon habitat protection, and community-led water quality programs in the Tenmile Lakes Basin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Restoration and Environmental Conservation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Watershed restoration
• Wetland conservation
• Environmental stewardship
• Water quality improvement
• Salmon habitat restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Sponsorships and Grants: Funding from project sponsors including government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses to support wetland restoration and watershed enhancement projects.
2. Community Partnerships and Donations: Collaborative funding and support from community partners including local businesses, water districts, yacht clubs, and agricultural representatives to sustain ongoing conservation efforts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership is a nonprofit watershed council that delivers environmental restoration and conservation services focused on restoring historical wetlands, improving water quality, and protecting endangered coho salmon habitat across the Tenmile Lakes Basin in Oregon's Southern Coast. The organization runs collaborative wetland restoration projects (Benson Creek and Big Creek), provides real-time lake gauge water monitoring data, and coordinates community-based stewardship activities such as clean-ups and fishing events.

Product overview

Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership is a community-based environmental organization focused on watershed restoration and conservation. Rather than a software product company, TLBP offers environmental restoration services including wetland restoration projects (Tenmile Lakes Restoration, Benson Creek Wetland Restoration, and Big Creek Subbasin Restoration) aimed at improving water quality and coho salmon habitat. The organization also provides a lake gauge monitoring system that delivers hourly and daily water quality data to the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tenmile Lakes Restoration Project A broad-scale, multi-year collaborative effort to restore water quality and coho salmon habitat at Tenmile Lakes, Oregon's premiere coho fishery. The restored landscape creates new habitat for wildlife, improves community health, secures jobs, builds tribal sovereignty, and protects the ecosystem for generations.
• Benson Creek Wetland Restoration Project A collaborative effort to restore 67 acres of historic wetlands near Benson Creek, improving water quality, increasing habitat for endangered coho salmon populations, and reducing harmful algae blooms (HABs) in the Tenmile Lakes system.
• Big Creek Subbasin Restoration Project A collaborative effort with the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) to purchase and restore 222 acres of pasture into functioning wetlands near Big Creek, improving water quality and reducing harmful algae blooms.
• Lake Gauge Monitoring System Hourly and daily water monitoring system providing real-time lake gauge data for Tenmile Lakes, available through linked dashboards from Stump Computer Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 acres of historic wetlands restored at Benson Creek, improving water quality and coho salmon habitat
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal partner participating in watershed restoration efforts. CTCLUSI is collaborating with TLBP on the Big Creek Subbasin Restoration Project to purchase and restore 222 acres of pasture into functioning wetlands. Tribal sovereignty and cultural resource protection are integral to the partnership.
• Coos County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing support for watershed restoration initiatives and community development programs in the Tenmile Lakes Basin.
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState environmental agency partner contributing regulatory expertise and support for water quality improvement initiatives in the Tenmile Lakes Basin.
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState fish and wildlife agency partner involved in fisheries habitat restoration and species conservation efforts, particularly for endangered coho salmon populations.
• Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing funding and technical support for watershed enhancement and restoration projects in Oregon.
• Tenmile Lakes AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization representing lake users and stakeholders, collaborating on lake management, recreation, and environmental protection activities.
• Eel Tenmile Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (S.T.E.P.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fisheries enhancement organization co-hosting events like Kids Free Fishing Day and supporting salmon habitat restoration initiatives.
• Lakeside Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal water utility providing representation on TLBP board and supporting water quality and watershed management efforts.
• City of LakesidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government partner contributing to community-based environmental initiatives and watershed protection.
• Cascade Pacific Resource, Conservation & Development (RC&D)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional resource conservation and development organization supporting sustainable natural resource management projects.
• Willamette PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization focused on conservation and ecosystem services, supporting watershed restoration efforts.
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing funding and technical assistance for fish and wildlife conservation projects, supporting TLBP restoration initiatives.
• Oregon Fish and WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency supporting fisheries management and wildlife habitat conservation in Oregon's southern coast region.
• Ringo's MarinaminorOthersLocal marina business supporting watershed restoration efforts as a project sponsor.
• Lions Club LakesideminorOthersLocal service organization supporting community events and environmental projects.
• Benson Creek Stock FarmminorOthersLocal agricultural operation with representation on TLBP board, supporting agricultural aspects of watershed management.
• CFE LLCminorOthersLocal business providing project sponsorship support.
• Coos Bay Yacht ClubminorOthersLocal recreational boating organization with representation on TLBP board.
• South Lake Agricultural RepresentativesminorOthersAgricultural sector representation on TLBP board ensuring agricultural community participation in watershed planning.
• Tenmile Bass ClubminorOthersLocal fishing club with representation on TLBP board, contributing recreational fishing perspective to watershed management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Umpqua Watersheds, Inc. Southern Oregon watershed council focused on water quality monitoring and habitat restoration in the Umpqua Basin. Highly comparable as a community-led Oregon watershed organization working on salmon habitat and water-quality issues.
• Tualatin Riverkeepers: Oregon-based watershed stewardship nonprofit focused on the Tualatin River, with programs in water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, and community education. Comparable mission and small nonprofit operating model, though operating in a different Oregon watershed.
• Coos Watershed Association: Watershed council operating in the Coos Bay region of Oregon's southern coast, directly adjacent to TLBP's Tenmile Lakes Basin. Highly comparable structure as a community-based Oregon watershed partnership addressing similar water-quality and salmon habitat issues.

Emerging players

• Pacific Rivers Council: Pacific Northwest nonprofit focused on protecting and restoring rivers, watersheds, and native fish populations. Comparable focus on watershed integrity and salmon habitat across the Pacific Northwest, operating at a slightly larger advocacy-oriented footprint than TLBP.

Direct peers

• Deschutes River Conservancy: Oregon-based nonprofit focused on river and watershed restoration through streamflow restoration, water rights leasing, and habitat projects. Directly comparable as an Oregon community-based watershed partnership with similar state agency and tribal stakeholder dynamics.
• McKenzie River Trust: Oregon land trust focused on protecting and restoring the McKenzie River watershed through land acquisition and conservation easements. Highly comparable mission (watershed protection, water quality, native fish habitat) and Oregon-specific geographic overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Ducks Unlimited (Oregon): Large national wetland and waterfowl habitat conservation organization. Comparable in delivering wetland restoration projects and waterfowl/fish habitat outcomes, but with a far larger fundraising and operational footprint.
• The Nature Conservancy (Oregon): Major international conservation nonprofit with significant Oregon operations focused on land protection, watershed health, and habitat restoration. Operates in the same watersheds and shares coho habitat objectives, but at dramatically greater scale and capacity.
• Trout Unlimited (Oregon Council): National coldwater fisheries conservation organization with significant Oregon operations focused on salmonid habitat restoration. Comparable mission on coho/salmon habitat and watershed health, but operates at much greater scale across multiple states.
• Pacific Coast Joint Venture: Regional habitat joint venture under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan covering Oregon, Washington, and California. Comparable wetland and salmonid habitat objectives, but functions as a funder/coordinator rather than on-the-ground project operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TenmileWatershed

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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