Wy'East envisions communities and individuals that protect, restore, enhance and sustain communities and natural resources. To bring that vision into reality, Wy'East's mission invests in people, partnerships and resources to achieve solutions leading to a sustainable future in the Columbia River Gorge, Mid-Columbia and Central Oregon.
To achieve this vision and mission Wy'East will achieve the following impacts:
- Community & Economic Development. Wy'East collaborates with organizations and individuals to integrate a balanced and vibrant economy, strong rural communities and a healthy environment without trading one essential element for another.
Microenterprise Development Assistance. Wy'East seeks to build cooperative conservation community partnerships through outreach and open channels of communication among stakeholders to accelerate the conservation and protection of natural resources. (more)
Agriculture Energy Management. Optimize on-farm energy management by reducing direct and indirect energy production inpluts, increasing energy conservation and efficiency, and developing renewable energy. (more)