Dorena Lake, Row River Valley
Dorena, Oregon
The Row River flows directly into Dorena Reservoir, the primary source of drinking water for thousands of Cottage Grove residents. Protecting the health of the Row River Valley, including its forests, soils, and waterways, is essential to preserving the integrity of this vital watershed. But it’s not just about water. Safeguarding the valley also supports clean ecosystems, healthy landscapes, and a resilient Row River Valley community. Row River Valley Community Partnership works to bring neighbors together to protect and strengthen this region through education, prevention, and preparedness. This helps ensure the well-being of both the community and the natural environment of the valley.
Welcome to the Row River Valley Community Partnership
We are a group of local residents who care deeply about the place we call home. The Row River Valley is a beautiful, rugged, and rural area with a strong spirit of community. At the Row River Valley Community Partnership, we work together to build a safer, stronger, and more connected future for everyone who lives here.
Our mission is rooted in education, prevention, and preparedness. We support emergency response efforts and develop programs that improve the well-being and quality of life in our valley. That includes promoting wildfire resilience, helping neighbors stay safe during emergencies, and creating opportunities for people to connect and support one another.
Over the past few years, we have helped bring attention to the urgent need for emergency services and wildfire mitigation in our area. Together, with tremendous community support, we were instrumental in establishing the Row River Rural Fire Protection District through a successful public vote. We have also secured two generous land donations for future fire stations, one, our main station, in central Dorena from a private local donor, and another from Weyerhaeuser to serve as an satellite unmanned station in Disston at the corner of Layng Creek Road and Brice Creek Road. Currently, we are actively working with local government and funders for the construction of these stations.
We continue to raise funds for emergency equipment, support neighborhood outreach, and connect with vulnerable residents. Our community faces real challenges. Many people live on fixed or limited incomes. Wildfire risk is high. Emergency services have been historically out of reach for many. We believe in facing these challenges together.
We invite you to be a part of this effort. Whether you have professional skills to share, ideas to contribute, time to volunteer, or simply want to stay informed, your involvement matters. We welcome new partnerships, open communication, and fresh perspectives. Our work is ongoing, and it is powered by the people who live here.
Every success reflects the deep love our community has for this valley and the people in it. Together, we are creating a community where both people and the environment can thrive.
We are deeply grateful to our partners.
The progress we’ve made would not have been possible without the support of generous organizations that believe in the strength and potential of rural Oregon communities. Their trust and commitment have helped us take meaningful steps toward a safer and more connected Row River Valley.

Community
Volunteer organization for and by the Row River Community in Disston, Culp Creek, and Dorena.

Safety
Safe community through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.

Resiliency
United, our community grows stronger, facing challenges with strength and determination.
Thank you
Congratulations to the Row River Community for voting in the special rural fire protection district!
Before May 2024, the Row River Fire Response, a non-profit 501(c)(3), took on the mantle of the interim firefighting organization. Now that the Row River Rural Fire Protection District (RRRFPD) has been formed, we can more fully focus to the enhancement, well-being, and quality of life for the citizens of the Row River Valley.
Row River Valley Community Partnership
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