Josh Spector

Josh is a community organizer, technologist and farmer with roots in the Tryon Creek Watershedwatershed an area of land that channels rainfall, snowmelt, and runoff into a common body of water, such as a nearby lake or river. Multiple streams can be part of the same watershed area, such as the Tryon Creek Watershed which is fed by Oak Creek, Park Creek, Falling Creek, and others., where he has lived most of his life within Zone 5 of the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.

His work focuses on developing regenerative, community-centered solutions that foster equitable resource distribution and knowledge exchange. Josh brings a balanced perspective to conservation efforts, drawing from his background in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon.

While his education included technical training in spatial technologies, Josh’s approach to conservation is primarily grounded in practical fieldwork and community engagement. His experience with farming has deepened his understanding of regenerative practices and direct land stewardship.

Josh is interested in collaborative governance, permaculture, and the development of resilient local systems. As a member of Gen Z, he contributes fresh perspectives on sustainability that consider long-term outcomes for future residents of our watershedswatershed an area of land that channels rainfall, snowmelt, and runoff into a common body of water, such as a nearby lake or river. Multiple streams can be part of the same watershed area, such as the Tryon Creek Watershed which is fed by Oak Creek, Park Creek, Falling Creek, and others..