The Nisqually Watershed Stewardship Plan is implemented through the “Nisqually River Council”, a non-regulatory coordination, advocacy, and education organization. The Council seeks to integrate the history, culture, environment, and economy of the watershed into healthy and sustainable future. A separate “Nisqually River Citizens Advisory Committee” assures citizen representation during implementation of the Nisqually Watershed Stewardship Plan.

The Nisqually River Council consists of 24 active members. These members include:

• Lewis County
• Pierce County
• Thurston County
• WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
• WA Parks & Rec
• WA Dept. of Natural Resources
• WA Dept. of Transportation
• WA Dept. of Commerce
• Nisqually Tribe
• Citizens Advisory Committee Representatives (3)
• WA Dept. of Ecology
• WA Conservation Commission – Thurston & Pierce Conservation Districts
• WA Office of Economic Development
• Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Forest
• US Dept. of Defense – Joint Base Lewis-McChord
• US Fish & Wildlife Service – Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
• National Park Service – Mt. Rainier National Park
• Tacoma Public Utilities
• Town of Eatonville
• City of Roy
• City of Yelm
• US Forest Service – Gifford Pinchot Natl Forest
• US Dept. of Agriculture
• Puget Sound Partnership

Nisqually River Foundation
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides the staffing and funding power for the Nisqually River Council. We are committed to the successful implementation of the Nisqually Watershed Stewardship Plan, and believe that a healthy community stems from environmental, social, and economic sustainability.