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Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council

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Ridgetop to Ridgetop

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About Us

Our Story

Established in the mid 1990s, five independent Watershed Councils were formed to represent each distinct watershed in Lake County. The Councils (made up of local residents) assisted landowners with watershed projects to improve and promote watershed health. Over time, the Councils merged to become the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council.


With the aid of many partners, the Council plans, secures grant funding, implements, and monitors watershed restoration and enhancement projects.

Our Lake County Home

Lake County is made up of multiple, diverse watersheds, each of which have characteristics the State of Oregon recognizes as having priority significance. These characteristics provide the foundation for our restoration and enhancement efforts. Understanding and appreciating our working landscape in Lake County, we help design and implement projects that are beneficial to the land, water, and wildlife, as well as the land owner.

Our Mission

TO PROMOTE COOPERATIVE WATERSHED RESTORATION ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, TO ENHANCE LAKE COUNTY’S WATERSHEDS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. 

Board of Directors

Tom O'Leary, Chair, Silver Creek Watershed

John Taylor, Vice Chair, Warner Lakes Watershed

Pete Talbott, Secretary/Treasurer, Goose Lake Watershed 

Matt Withers, Upper Sycan Watershed

Jack O'Leary, Chewaucan Watershed

Pete Talbott, Goose Lake Watershed

Jayna Ferrell, Crooked Creek Watershed

Contracted Staff

Autumn Muir

Colleen Withers

Brandi Neider

Project Manager, Uplands Coordinator

Autumn lives in Lakeview, Oregon where she brings over 20 years of experience as a Wildlife Biologist to her contracted position with the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council.  Autumn consults, secures funding, plans/designs, and manages implementation for all activities surrounding forest health and 

Project Manager, Uplands Coordinator

Autumn lives in Lakeview, Oregon where she brings over 20 years of experience as a Wildlife Biologist to her contracted position with the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council.  Autumn consults, secures funding, plans/designs, and manages implementation for all activities surrounding forest health and uplands restoration/enhancement. She also represent the LCUWC on the Lake County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board and the Network Board of Oregon Watershed Councils.  

Brandi Neider

Colleen Withers

Brandi Neider

Project Manager, Stream & Riparian Coordinator

Brandi lives in Lakeview, Oregon where she works as a contractor for the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council. Brandi is a Science Teacher who joined the Council in 2019.  She also works alongside her husband and kids on her family's cattle ranch. Brandi consults, plans, secures funding, and

Project Manager, Stream & Riparian Coordinator

Brandi lives in Lakeview, Oregon where she works as a contractor for the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council. Brandi is a Science Teacher who joined the Council in 2019.  She also works alongside her husband and kids on her family's cattle ranch. Brandi consults, plans, secures funding, and coordinates implementation for all activities surrounding stream and riparian restoration or enhancement.  

Colleen Withers

Colleen Withers

Colleen Withers

Program Manager, Fiscal Administrator

Colleen lives in Paisley, Oregon where she works part-time as a contractor for the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council and part-time with her husband and daughters on their cattle ranch. Colleen is responsible for overall program management, council coordination and the Council's fiscal activities/b

Program Manager, Fiscal Administrator

Colleen lives in Paisley, Oregon where she works part-time as a contractor for the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council and part-time with her husband and daughters on their cattle ranch. Colleen is responsible for overall program management, council coordination and the Council's fiscal activities/bookkeeping. Colleen also represents the Council when participating in local, countywide and statewide collaborative groups that support landowners and watershed restoration.

Riane Miles

Colleen Withers

Colleen Withers

Watershed Assistant

Riane lives in Christmas Valley, Oregon where she works part-time as a contractor for the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council. Riane is a former high school Business Teacher. She also works alongside her husband on their alfalfa hay farm. Riane coordinates education and outreach projects as well as provides support in grant management and field work.  


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