Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Mission

To protect and enhance the Columbia Slough and its watershed through free community engagement, education, and restoration. 

Bottom Line for Portland

Through strong community partnerships and engagement, CSWC provides FREE programming throughout the year, including 99 free community events serving 1,887 people, stewardship events installing 5,034 native plants. Slough School Environmental Education provided free environmental education to 5,120 student contacts at Title 1 schools, with 159 classroom lessons, 60 field trips and 25 paddle trips. This programming is unique and not offered elsewhere in the Portland Metro area. We intentionally partner with schools and organizations that reflect the watershed’s diverse community. Find out more in our annual report here.

Quote

“I donate to the CSWC because it’s a vibrant organization that’s building community one event at a time.”
— Ed Rosney, Paddle Team Leader

Incentives

INCENTIVES FOR EVERYONE

$10+ The first 100 donors age 21+ who give $10+ will receive a tasting voucher for Portland Cider Company.

$25+ Donors age 21+ who give $25+ will receive a coupon for a free pint from Level Beer.

$50+ Donors age 21+ who give $50+ will be entered to win a box of Wyld CBD gummies or tickets to Milagro Theater.

$100+ Donors who give $100+ will be entered to win a canoe package with 1 lifejacket, 1 dry bag, and 1 canoe. The winner must be able to transport the canoe.

$250+ Donors who give $250+ will be entered to win a Personal Stylist Appointment at Garnish.

INCENTIVES FOR DONORS AGE 35 AND UNDER 

$25+ Donors between ages 21 and 35 who give $25+ will be entered to win one of six cases of cider from Portland Cider Company and a box of Wyld CBD gummies.

$50+ Donors aged 35 and under who give $50+ will be entered to win a bag of Patagonia gear.

$75+ Donors aged 35 and under who give $75+ will be entered to win a free room at Voicebox Karaoke and a Plant Package from Ash Creek Forest Management.

Donation amount to the organization throughout the campaign is taken into consideration. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be pulled at the end of the campaign and will be notified via email. 

BIG GIVE DAY INCENTIVES

Donors who give $10+ on BGDs to CSWC will be entered to win the following:

• Big Coffee Day Nov. 1: Cafe Eleven Coffee (value $25)

Be entered to win a gift card to local coffee shop, Cafe Eleven!

• Big Garden Day Nov. 11: Sparrowhawk and Backyard Bird Shop Gift Card (value $75)

Be entered to win a gift card to Sparrowhawk Native Plants or SymbiOp Garden Shop.

• Big Drinks Day Nov. 19: Stoller Wine Tastings

Be entered to win one of two wine tastings for 4 people at Stoller Family Estate or Chehalem Estate Tasting Room, or a Gift Bag of goodies from Level Beer!

• Big Culture Day Dec. 30: Wonder Ballroom (value $200)
Win 2 tickets for any show at Wonder Ballroom in the next year!

Each BGD, we will raffle off a signed copy of This Rough Magic: At Home on the Columbia Slough, by Nancy Henry & Bruce Campbell and a signed copy of High Noon on Come Along Slough, by Bruce Campbell.

The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am and ends at 11:59 pm on each BGD. Entries received outside this time frame will not be considered for BGD drawings. Winner will be notified via email. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

CSWC will arrange dates in January 2026 for raffle winners to pick up items. 

Partner(s)

We are partnering with other organizations in Give!Guide, including Home Plate Youth Services! 

The following businesses are proud to support the work and mission of CSWC: Level Brewing, Milagro Theater, Cafe Eleven, Portland Cider Company, Wonder Ballroom, Ash Creek Forest Management, Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Garnish, Patagonia Portland, Wyld CBD, Stoller Wine Group, Voicebox Karaoke, SymbiOp Garden Shop, and Nancy Henry & Bruce Campbell (Authors of This Rough Magic).