Photo by Bruce K Hope
We Need Your Help
Help support our current project, an Economic Study of the Applegate Valley,
in partnership with A Greater Applegate and the Institute for Policy Research
and Engagement (IPRE) at the University of Oregon (UO).
100% of donations go to the economic study.
Progress updates will be posted periodically.
Your support is important and very much appreciated.
Help support our current project, an Economic Study of the Applegate Valley,
in partnership with A Greater Applegate and the Institute for Policy Research
and Engagement (IPRE) at the University of Oregon (UO).
100% of donations go to the economic study.
Progress updates will be posted periodically.
Your support is important and very much appreciated.
Watch Saving Wellington
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Help Us Save Wellington WildlandsThe Wellington Wildlands Council (WWC) is a charitable nonprofit organization working to conserve, preserve, and obtain permanent legal protections for the 7,500-acre Wellington Wildlands and its buffers.
Located in southwestern Oregon, the wildlands are on the slopes of Mt. Isabel overlooking the Applegate Valley and are the last remaining roadless areas between Medford and Grants Pass, Oregon. (See map below.) The council is run entirely by dedicated volunteers in the Applegate and Rogue valleys. Wellington Wildlands Update
Welcome to our website! The Wellington Wildlands Council would like to update those interested in the Applegate community about our ongoing efforts to protect the imperiled Wellington Wildlands—which lie in the heart of our valley—and other projects we are supporting to protect our region's treasures. We have been granted nonprofit status, meaning you can now donate and receive a tax deduction! (Click here to donate now, or you can mail a check to WWC, PO Box 1137, Jacksonville, OR 97530-1137.) After the sad passing of our inspiring leader, David Calahan, there was a lot of deliberation regarding the future of the council. With the advice and support of the Applegate Trails Association, Applegate Neighborhood Network, and council members, we decided to form a nonprofit to go forward with this important work. Our main impetus is to carry on David and Barbara Calahan's vision to protect Wellington Wildlands, enabled by a generous donation from their trust. We are working toward development of an economic study that will compare the costs and economic benefits of residential, environmental, and recreational activities versus logging in our area's public lands. This is an expensive endeavor, so any support you can give will be greatly appreciated. We also welcome any questions or comments emailed to info@wellingtonwildlands.org. We are also actively supporting the River Democracy Act, proposed by Senators Wyden and Merkley, and are working for the designation of approximately 200 miles of Applegate Wild & Scenic Rivers and Streams to include in this legislation. We have sent a request to the senators about including the three streams—Long Gulch Creek, Balls Branch, and Left Balls Branch—in Wellington Wildlands. To date, Long Gulch Creek has been included, but Balls Branch and Left Balls Branch have not yet been. Photo competition We’re also embarking on a fun community project—a photo competition! All interested community members are encouraged to submit their most gorgeous photos of the Wellington Wildlands to info@wellingtonwildlands.org. A case of delicious Applegate Outlaw hard cider will be awarded to the best photo! It is our intention to include the photos in a calendar in the future. For more information, contact Audrey Eldridge at audrey@wellingtonwildlands.org or 541-899-8728. Thank you for helping to save our wildlands! Sincerely, Wellington Wildlands Council |
