We are a small, independent poetry press based in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Dedicated to bioregional and place-based literature, we publish voices that speak deeply to land, ecology, and community. Our books reflect the rhythms, textures, and wild spirit of the PNW—poetry grounded in moss and mist, mountains and memory.
Poetry Rooted in Place. Published with Care.
Poetry Rooted in Place. Published with Care.
About Our Press: A Bioregional Home for Poetry
Founded in the Pacific Northwest, we are a small press committed to publishing poetry that reflects the ecology, beauty, and complexity of this bioregion. Our mission is to elevate local voices and foster a literary community rooted in sustainability, diversity, and place.
As an independent poetry publisher, we champion:
Bioregional literature and local storytelling
Environmental poetry and eco-conscious publishing
Emerging and established Pacific Northwest poets
Small press values: intimacy, integrity, and intention
We believe that poetry is an act of place-making—of listening, witnessing, and belonging. Every book we publish is crafted with care, guided by our deep love for this region’s land, languages, and people.
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At our core, we are an eco-conscious, bioregional poetry press committed to sustainable publishing practices. We work with emerging and established Pacific Northwest poets to bring regional poetry collections and chapbooks to life.
As a small press rooted in the landscapes of Washington, Oregon, and the broader Cascadia region, we believe in the transformative power of poetry and the importance of local literary voices. Whether you're seeking poetry about nature, place, or environmental themes, our books offer a window into the vibrant literary ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest.Watershed Press was founded by Paul E. Nelson, Jason Tetsuzen Wirth, and Adelia MacWilliam in 2023 to support their first publication, Cascadian Zen, Volume One and Two, a carefully curated collection of poetry, essays, interviews, art, and photography from the bioregion of Cascadia. Our mandate is to foster compelling work by a wide range of voices allied deeply with place and sustainable and Indigenous approaches to navigating the ecological and political harm of the Anthropocene in the bioregion of Cascadia.