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Willamette Riverkeeper is a non profit organization formed in 1996 in order to protect and restore the water quality and natural habitat of the Willamette River.[1] WR was the 13th Riverkeeper organization formed after the original Hudson Riverkeeper. Today there are over 300 Riverkeeper, Baykeeper, and Coastkeeper organizations in the United States and internationally. Each organization is independent, but subscribes first and foremost to enforcing the Clean Water Act, or related international laws.
| Abbreviation | WR |
|---|---|
| Named after | The original Hudson Riverkeeper in New York. |
| Formation | February 1996 |
| Founder | Joe Coffman (founding Board member), Rita Haberman (Executive Director, 1996-2000) |
| Legal status | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Restoration, protection, and public engagement with the Willamette River |
| Headquarters | 1210 Center Street Oregon City, OR 97045 |
Region | Willamette Valley, Oregon, US |
Executive Director | Bob Sallinger (Riverkeeper) |
| Cathy Tortorici (President), Jessie Rohrig (Secretary), Alan Rope, Steve Hernandez | |
| Affiliations | Waterkeeper Alliance |
| Website | https://willamette-riverkeeper.org/ |
Formerly called | Friends of the Willamette River |
- ^ Williams, Travis. "Willamette Riverkeeper". www.willametteriverkeeper.org. Willamette Riverkeeper. Retrieved March 22, 2017.