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Research

10.16.19

To carry out our scientific mission, the Estuary Partnership and its partners continually work to identify, assess, and respond to trends in the lower Columbia River and estuary. In addition to our on-the-ground Ecosystem Monitoring and Restoration Effectiveness Monitoring work, which helps inform these efforts, we also carry out a variety of additional research projects to fill other needed knowledge gaps. Our structure and ecosystem-based approach allows for broad-scale inquiries and research designed to support management efforts in the region. Our staff works closely with a regional panel

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Bobbak Talebi

Bobbak Talebi is the Southwest Region Director at the Washington State Department of Ecology. Bobbak represents the Director and the Agency, fostering positive relationships with Tribal, federal, state and local governments, industry representatives, and environmental organizations. He also coordinates significant, high-profile service delivery priorities, and maintains collaboration across regions and environmental programs. Bobbak has more than two decades of experience in land use and environmental planning, natural resources management and conservation, and environmental policy. He earned

Chris Hathaway

Chris joined the Estuary Partnership in 1998 and now serves as Community Programs Director. Chris manages our community programs, including classroom and field programs with students, community volunteer plantings, and the Lower Columbia River Water Trail stewardship and advocacy. He also manages and implements stormwater and land use projects, including work with schools and communities who are retrofitting large expanses of impervious surface area. He plays a major role building and maintaining partnerships to ensure we are including and working with multiple sectors throughout our study

December 2025 Newsletter

12.10.25

Latest news & updates from the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

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It’s almost the end of 2025! If you haven’t made your year-end gift to the Estuary Partnership, make your gift now. With the unexpected loss of funding that supported 750 students and 200 volunteers, your gift today makes a real difference in ensuring our work has a strong start in 2026. Happiest of holidays to you and yours. Warmly, Erinne

We’ve been busy! See for yourself in our Year in Review

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Our Year in Review report highlights the impactful work of the Lower

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Learn More: Portland Harbor

09.03.24

Resources by topic Water Quality Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) , City of Portland: https://www.portland.gov/bes/about-csos Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB): Water level gauge, USGS: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/14211720/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D&showMedian=false River Recreation and Access Willamette Water Trail, Willamette River Keeper: https://willamette-riverkeeper.org/willamette-water-trail Access sites listed on map webpages Swimming safety Willamette River paddling guide Lower Columbia River Water Trail, Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership: https://www

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Zoie Brauser

Zoie joined the Estuary Partnership in January 2026 as a Limited Project Research Technician. She is conducting fieldwork, processing data, and disseminating results for the Carbon Methane (CH4C) Research Project. Prior to joining LCEP, Zoie worked on the CH4C project through PSU and is writing her thesis on methane flux variability in tidal wetlands using chamber-based soil gas flux data collected at the project’s Wallooskee-Youngs site. Zoie expects to graduate from PSU in June with a M.S. in Environmental Science and Management and a GIS Graduate Certificate.

Adam Goodwin

As a Program Assistant for the Community Programs department, Adam provides essential administrative support for a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from green stormwater infrastructure projects to youth environmental education. He brings over fifteen years of administrative experience in the non-profit sector to the Estuary Partnership. Adam graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, and a minor in Environmental Science. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, birding, and making music.

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