About SERNW

Welcome

The Society for Ecological Restoration - Northwest Chapter (SERNW), a private non-profit organization, is a dynamic interactive professional society dedicated to the art and science of restoration. Members of SERNW are actively protecting and restoring ecosystems throughout the Cascadia bioregion which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska and Northern California. We provide a unique opportunity for members to coordinate restoration efforts and gain technical skills specific to Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Formed in 1995, we have a membership of nearly 200 individuals and organizations. A fourteen-member Board operate our chapter, based in Seattle, Washington. 

Organizational History

The Northwest Chapter (SERNW) includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and parts of Montana, California, and Wyoming. We provide a unique opportunity for members to coordinate restoration efforts and gain technical skills specific to Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Formed in 1995, we have a membership of nearly 200 individuals and organizations. A fourteen-member executive committee and one administrator operate our chapter, based in Seattle, Washington. 

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SERNW Mission Statement

The mission of the NW Chapter is to promote ecological restoration to restore and sustain the diversity of life in the Cascadia Bioregion, respectfully reconnecting cultures and ecosystems.

SERNW Vision Statement

The vision of the NW Chapter is to improve the practice of restoration by providing a forum for a diverse, multidisciplinary community to share insights and discoveries.

SERNW Goals

1. Identify and share restoration techniques and practices in the ecosystems of the Cascadia Bioregion.

2. Act as advocates for scientifically sound restoration practices and policies.

3. Build community support for restoration through inspiration, celebration and respectful listening.

Recent SERNW Accomplishments

1998 – Drew 750 participants to “Turning the Tide” Restoration Conference in Tacoma, WA.  Established six Working Groups: Riparian, Prairie, Dunes, Reed Canary grass, Sagebrush/Steppe and Garry Oak.

1999 - Plant Specification Workshop in Portland, OR as the first in a three part workshop series: Specification/Implementation/Monitoring.  Symposium on Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystems by the Shrub-Steppe Working Group in Boise, ID.

2000 - Drew 230 attendees to Reed Canary grass Working Group Conference in Olympia, WA.  Released Scientific Review of the Washington State Forest and Fish Report, in partnership with the American Fisheries Society. 

2001 – Drew 650 participants to April 2001 Regional Conference, “Restoration and Recovery: Beyond Good Intentions,” in Bellevue, WA.  Breakfast meeting series in Seattle, Everett, and Portland.  Series ended in 2003.

2002 – Design to Dirt Workshop series in Seattle drew an average of over 80 participants to each of the six trainings.

2003 – Drew 530 attendees to joint SERNW/SWS Regional Conference “The Restoration Toolbox” in Portland Or.

2005 – Drew 410 attendees to SERNW Regional Conference “Sustainability and Restoration: a Practical Partnership for the 21st Century”, in Seattle WA. 

2005 - Design to Dirt Workshop series in Everett, WA drew an average of 70 participants to each of three trainings.

2006 – Drew 280 attendees to joint SWS/SERNW Regional Conference “10,000 Years on the Columbia

What Have We Learned?” in Vancouver, WA. 

2006 - Design to Dirt Workshop series expanded and continued at conference.

2007 – Developing next SERNW/SWS Regional Conference that will be held in September 2007 in Yakima, WA.  We anticipate there will be over 400 attendees.

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