Madison Di Lorenzo is Powder Basin Watershed Council’s new Director
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER COUNTY — The Powder Basin Watershed Council is under new direction, according to an announcement from Baker County Sage-grouse LIT. Madison Di Lorenzo has been chosen to serve as the council’s new Executive Director, moving up from the Watershed Restoration Coordinator position that she’s held since 2023. Read what the organization had to say in the statement below:
(Statement from Baker County Sage-grouse LIT)
“Please join us in congratulating Madison Di Lorenzo on her new role as Executive Director of the Powder Basin Watershed Council (PBWC)!
Madison first joined PBWC in January 2023 as the Watershed Restoration Coordinator, bringing with her a deep passion for the natural world and community-based conservation. Originally from Utah, Madison grew up exploring red-rock canyons and later fell in love with Oregon’s misty mountain landscapes. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Oregon State University, with a focus on environmental water resources, and has worked with several watershed councils and the Willamette National Forest on restoration and monitoring projects.
Madison’s enthusiasm for collaboration, watershed health, and innovative restoration solutions has been a driving force for PBWC’s success. We’re thrilled to see her continue leading this important work in her new role!”
