The purpose of the GRC is to make policy and legislative recommendations to the NOWC board; develop and engage in an organized advocacy strategy; and build council capacity for engaging with community, local, state and federal representatives.
Co-Chairs:
Haley Lutz, Executive Director, Coos Watershed Association
Region 1:
Andy Maggi, Coordinator, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council
Guy Sievert; Chair of the Board of Directors, Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watershed Council ; Member of the Board of Directors, Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
Members:
Region 2:
Brian Barr, Executive Director, Rogue River Watershed Council
Haley Lutz, Executive Director, Coos Watershed Association
Eric Riley, Executive Director, Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers
Region 3:
Anna Rankin, Executive Director, Pudding River Watershed Council
Region 4:
Chris Gannon, Coordinator, Crooked River Watershed Council
Region 5: vacant
Region 6:
Kristen Walz, Executive Director, North Fork John Day Watershed Council
Universal Director:
Brandi Neider, Project Manager, Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council
Advisor: Brian Wolcott, (Retired) Former Executive Director, Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council, Founding Member of the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
Ex Officio:
Vanessa Green, Executive Director, Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
Cindy Thieman, Watershed Coordinator, Hood River Watershed Group; President of the Board, Network of Oregon Watershed Councils
NOWC Advocacy: