Satterberg Foundation

Fall 2010

Center for Environmental Law & Policy: $45,000

The Center for Environmental Law & Policy (C.E.L.P.) works to protect and restore the freshwater resources, that is, the rivers and drinking water aquifers, of Washington State. The Goal is to keep water flowing instream to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, recreational use, and aesthetic enjoyment of Washington's precious but at-risk waterways. This work is accomplished through public education, agency  monitoring, policy reform, media outreach, and public litigation.   Satterberg Foundation funds will be used to support C.E.L.P.'s Water Rights 9-1-1 program. This project provides assistance to individuals, small groups and Native American Tribes as they work to protect local water resources. Funds will pay for staff time, travel, public outreach materials, and website development.

Environmental Volunteers: final payment of $20,000

For description of this work, see Fall 2009 listing.

Friends of the Cedar River Watershed: final payment of $15,000 

For description of this work, see Fall 2009 listing.

Northwest Natural Resources Group: $45,000

Northwest Natural Resources Group (NNRG) is a non-profit conservation organization that promotes innovative forest management strategies that improve the health of forest and freshwater ecosystems while increasing economic development in rural communities. Satterberg Foundation funding will support the integration of conservation forestry tools such as NW Neutral into the Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative Effort.

PCC Farmland Trust: $20,000

For description of this work, see Fall 2008 listing.