Our Mission

Friends of the Metolius is a non-profit conservation organization that serves to protect a legacy of Oregon's heritage, the Metolius Basin, with its unique qualities of water, forest and wildlife, its diversity, and its spiritual values, for future generations.

To achieve this mission Friends of the Metolius undertakes educational and advisory activities, including the following:

  • Monitors and advises the US Forest Service management activities on the Deschutes National Forest lands within the Metolius Basin
  • Monitors and participates in Jefferson County land use planning for the private lands within the Metolius Basin
  • Conducts interpretive activities to encourage gentle and respectful human use of the land
  • Promotes an informed, positive response to land use issues from its members and from the public

Contact Us

Friends of the Metolius
P.O. Box 101
Camp Sherman, OR 97730


Members of the Board of Directors

Greg McClarren, President

Pete Schay, Vice President

Doug Hancock, Secretary

Tom Landis, Treasurer

Phil Blatt

Scott Blau
Dennis Chapman

Lorie Hancock

Dick Kellogg

Tom Ryan

Dave Talbot

Rick Thomas

Bylaws

Please click to review a copy of Friends' bylaws.