Meet the LWC Staff
Staff visiting the South Fork Ash Creek Project in Independence. From left to right: Christine Hurst, Nicole Duplaix and Michael Cairns
Council Coordinator: Dr. Nicole Duplaix
Nicole’s role is to carry out the direction of the Council. She is in charge of developing work plans, soliciting and managing funds, building Council membership and gathering input from the community.
August 28th 2007 Corvallis Gazette-Times article by Nancy Raskauskas, Gazette-Times Reporter here.
Call Nicole if you would like:
- to share your ideas and/or concerns about the watershed
- to have more information about the LWC
- to become involved with the Council
Projects Coordinator: Michael Cairns
Michael is managing several on-the-ground restoration and monitoring projects. He is available to meet with landowners to provide guidance, discuss techniques and help seek funding for restoration work.
Call Michael if you are:
- concerned about a stream on your property
- in need of advice on restoration techniques
- interested in helping to maintain new plantings on public land
Cascade Pacific: Jennifer Held
Salem Keizer UWCA: Jim Castle
Former Outreach Specialist: Christine Hurst
Christine assisted with promoting the Council and connecting with the community. She managed the LWC volunteer program, developed outreach materials, coordinated Council events and maintained the LWC webpage.