This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Schools and Roads - Grants to States program (CFDA 10.665) provides $112,170 to the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council to improve public access and connectivity at a popular recreation site in Oregon. The key products and services to be delivered include:
Construction of a new trail at the recreation site to enhance public access and connectivity.
Community-led restoration of an adjacent riparian area.
Development of an informational kiosk within the park.
The award was made on August 12, 2025 and the project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2029. The Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council is a non-profit organization based in Springfield, Oregon that specializes in natural resource and cultural resource services through federal and state grants, with a focus on environmental conservation, restoration, and community development projects.