The McKenzie Watershed Council provides a framework for voluntary coordination and cooperation towards exceptional water quality and habitats in balance with human livelihood and quality of life in the McKenzie Watershed. The Council works collaboratively with communities and key interests to develop and carry out protection, restoration, education, and community engagement activities to ensure sustainable watershed health, functions, and uses. The McKenzie Watershed Alliance is the employer of record for the McKenzie Watershed Council.
The McKenzie Watershed Council works primarily with private landowners on a voluntary basis to conserve and restore riparian and aquatic habitat, cooperate with partners to monitor and maintain water quality, implement watershed education programs, focus outreach to residents and provide a monthly forum for addressing important issues.