October 20, 2026 3:40 a.m. 

On Friday night, the Thundering Water board of directors honored Shelley Briggs-Loosely as the Douglas County Upstream Hero of the Year during their annual recognition dinner for staff, volunteers, and local community leaders.

Thundering Water Vice President Dr. Cordell Smith said Briggs-Loosely was selected for her many decades of community service, courageous leadership, and unwavering commitment to chronic disease prevention. Dr. Smith said Briggs-Loosely has been the driving force in a multitude of local capital campaigns and fundraising efforts including the new Umpqua Community College track and field complex, YMCA upgrades and many more.

Dr. Smith said Briggs-Loosley has served on the board of a number of local organizations both currently and in the past.

The recognition dinner was held at the Roseburg Country Club.