Restoring fish and wildilfe habitat, assessing and monitoring watershed condition, and conveying the importance of watershed enhancement to the public are examples of fields that require special knowledge if one is to skillfully manifest change. The issues relevant to watershed enhancement in the Umpqua Basin are complex and ever changing. Luckily, much work has already been done by others, and these people and organizations have the expertise to guide those new to the challenge.

Academic Experts have expertise in many fields.

Oregon State University Extension agents provide education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources.

State Agencies can provide useful information about fish and wildlife populations and habitat, forest and land management, and other topics. 

Federal Agencies provide other useful contacts.

Conservation Groups include Watershed Councils and Soil and Water Conservation Districts.  Watershed Councils are locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory groups established to improve the condition of watersheds in their local area. Soil and Water Conservation Districts are state or tribal governmental units that work to identify and resolve natural resource problems within their boundaries.