East Cascades Oak Partnership (ECOP)
ECOP is a group of people who know and love the Columbia River Gorge and the East Cascades. We recognize the importance of Oregon white oak habitats to our quality of life, to a strong economy, and to the well-being of hundreds of species of plants and wildlife with which we share our home. In the East Cascades, Oregon white oak trees support hundreds of species of wildlife, more than any other type of tree!
Our partnership includes over 20 state and federal agencies, nonprofits, tribes, and businesses, and more than 450 individuals who care about oaks – that includes you. We are collaborating to leverage resources, share knowledge, and implement conservation strategies that will help protect vulnerable oak habitats—encouraging more sustainable human interactions with these important resources.
Together, we improve outcomes for people, oaks, and wildlife. Learn more about oaks and how to care for them in the ECOP resource center. You can also click here to sign up to receive email updates from ECOP.
I appreciate the enormous amount of work ECOP staff are able to get done. It amazes me and inspires me to work harder on my own projects. The work the partnership does is so important.
Stewarding ECOP
Columbia Land Trust proudly stewards the East Cascades Oak Partnership (ECOP), providing fiscal and administrative sponsorship and employing dedicated staff. Thanks to the Land Trust’s leadership and initial investment from Pacific Birds Joint Venture, ECOP secured a major grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, facilitating partners' access to resources they otherwise could not manage.