The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Welcome

  • Students explore Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge
    Students explore Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge
  • Kids enjoy paddling in Estuary Partnership canoe
    Kids enjoy paddling in Estuary Partnership canoe
  • Contractors install log jams at a restoration site to increase habitat complexity
    Contractors install log jams at a restoration site to increase habitat complexity
  • Summer fun on the lower Columbia
    Summer fun on the lower Columbia
  • Contractors removing a barrier to fish passage
    Contractors removing a barrier to fish passage
  • Scientists sample juvenile salmonids as part of our Ecosystem Monitoring program
    Scientists sample juvenile salmonids as part of our Ecosystem Monitoring program
Our Mission

To improve the lower Columbia River by protecting and restoring nature and clean water for current and future generations of fish, wildlife and people.

Improving Habitat

Learn about our regional efforts to restore and monitor habitat.

Columbia River Treaty

2013 Science to Policy Summit - Columbia River Treaty
A Treaty for our Time: Implicatons for the Lower Columbia River
 

Recent News

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Summer Connect to the Columbia Canoe Paddle Schedule is Set!
The Estuary Partnership canoes are out on the water this summer and we are ready for some paddling fun.
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Metro Supports Meldrum Bar Park Project!
On May 30, the Metro Council officially approved a new round of Nature in Neighborhood grants and once again, they approved funding for the collaborative Estuary Partnership-Wilderness International project at Meldrum Bar Park in Gladsto
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Estuary Partnership Celebrates National Trails Day with Paddle in Ridgefield
Ridgefield, WA proved to be a great location to celebrate two water trails and National Trails Day on Saturday June 1.
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Upcoming Events

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Family Hike at Steigerwald Lake
Jun 20, 2013 - 10:15am to 12:45pm

Join the Estuary Partnership for a hike at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Educators will lead the nature hike, pointing out animal tracks, identifying plants, and spotting dozens of birds. The 2.2 mile trail is flat and well kept, making this a great hike for all ages.

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Science Work Group
Jun 25, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Meeting Focus: Ecosystem Monitoring Program, estuarine indicators
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Connect to the Columbia Canoe Paddle - Willamette River
Jun 25, 2013 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Join the Estuary Partnership for a family friendly canoe paddle on the Willamette River. Participants paddle two 34' canoes across the river and into Holgate Channel behind the Ross Island complex.
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Community Partners - Outdoor Nation

Paddling in the Estuary Partnership canoes, people experience nature and wildlife in a new way. With funding support from Outdoor Nation the Estuary Partnership is able to provide paddling trips on the canoes for the community, youth summer camps and youth mentoring organizations. Check out the Events Calendar for the list of free community paddles - register now! Thank you Outdoor Nation!