We founded OWL Earthworks in order to provide ecologically responsible site development, excavation, and earthwork services to wise landowners in the Columbia Gorge who value their connection with nature and want to develop land while protecting the natural resources of the incredible forests and watersheds we call home.

Owl’s wisdom represents a critical awakening that we are part of a complex ecosystem and that our ability to thrive depends on the overall health of the planet. Our natural resources are not infinite, and we are responsible for the long-term effects of our actions. As the climate changes, this wisdom will become key to our survival.

In the Pacific Northwest, Northern Spotted Owls have shown us the critical limit of destruction of the ancient forests that our ecosystem can allow. Awareness of Spotted Owl habitat led to the protection of the last remaining old-growth forests and development of sustainable forest management practices.

We respect the limits of nature to absorb the impacts of human development, and our work focuses on building for the future with respect to the natural systems of our planet.

Watersheds are among the most important of these systems. We employ both traditional and modern approaches to watershed protection and restoration with an emphasis on resilient systems for a changing climate.

Our company aims to provide the best overall value in low-impact development services to both residential and commercial customers. We utilize engineered Best Management Practices to mitigate hazards to fish, wildlife, and humans, and Permaculture Principles to design and build regenerative systems that consider ecological processes as primary elements.

Contact us to discuss how we can help you meet your sustainable development goals.