The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Welcome

  • Volunteer digs in to plant a tree at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
    Volunteer digs in to plant a tree at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
  • Contractors removing a barrier to fish passage
    Contractors removing a barrier to fish passage
  • Students paddle a canoe during a field trip on Multnomah Channel
    Students paddle a canoe during a field trip on Multnomah Channel
  • Scientists sample juvenile salmonids as part of our Ecosystem Monitoring program
    Scientists sample juvenile salmonids as part of our Ecosystem Monitoring program
  • Students exploring Youngs Creek near Mirror Lake
    Students exploring Youngs Creek near Mirror Lake
  • Contractors install log jams at a restoration site to increase habitat complexity
    Contractors install log jams at a restoration site to increase habitat complexity
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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Paddle on the Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Water Trail! New Guidebook Just Released
Water Trails everywhere! The Lower Columbia, the Willamette River, and now the Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Water Trail, the area's newest water trail, has come to life with a new Paddle Guide.
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Deer on the Move
The Columbian white-tailed deer is unique to southwest Washington and western Oregon. Recently, the Estuary Partnership helped the U.S.
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In The News: The Oregonian, editorial on the Columbia River Treaty
On May 10, 2013 the Estuary Partnership will host its annual Science to Policy Summit with a focus on the Columbia River Treaty.
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Upcoming Events

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Ridgefield Pedal Paddle Picnic Celebrates National Trails Day - Saturday June 1
Jun 1, 2013 - 2:30am
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Science Work Group
Jun 15, 2013 - 9:45am
Note: This meeting will take place in mid-June, the exact date has not been set yet. Meeting Focus: Project Review Committee, Habitat Restoration Program
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Science Work Group
Jun 25, 2013 - 9:45am
Meeting Focus: Ecosystem Monitoring Program, estuarine indicators
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Community Partners - Port of St. Helens


The Port of St. Helens generously provided moorage and trailer storage for the Estuary Partnership’s two voyageur canoes in early May.  The Estuary Partnership delivered on-river programming at Scappoose Bay to over 300 students from McBride Elementary, Sauvie Island Academy, Otto Petersen Elementary, Warrenton Grade School and Yankton Arthur Academy. Storing the canoes and trailer is challenging and we greatly appreciate the use of Scappoose Bay Marine Park. Thank you Port of St. Helens!