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The Lower Columbia Barrier Inventory & Decision-support Tool was developed in 2024 by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for Washington's Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board. It includes a geodatabase inventory of fish passage features in southwest Washington's lower Columbia Region, and an accompanying decision-support model. The model is intended to help prioritize the selection of fish passage barriers for passage improvement projects. It generates scores for anadromous fish passage barriers in the inventory, which reflect the relative value of implementing fish passage improvement

MAY 13 Welcome and Overview of the Day Catherine Corbett , Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, Steering Committee Chair Becoming the Voice of the River: How to Speak Passionately about Restoration Science (presentation checklist) Janine Castro , Technical Director, River Restoration Professional Certificate Program, PSU Environmental Professional Program SESSION 1 Supporting Diverse Pacific NW Marine Data Access Needs via the NANOOS Visualization System Rachel Wold , Jan Newton, Roxanne Carini, Nicholas Rome, Troy Tanner, Jonathan Allan, Charles Seaton, and Michael Kosro Seasonal and

The rapid onset of high winds, fog, storms and other dramatically changing conditions on the lower Columbia can transform a seemingly easy paddle into a dangerous, and even life-threatening, situation. Be prepared for the worst scenario and make safety a priority when planning your trip. Adequate preparation is critical to safe paddling. Be prepared for the worst scenario and make safety a priority when planning your trip. Check out the information below for resources.

Big Canoe Program During the summer months we offer free paddle programs for schools, camps, and community organizations in the lower Columbia region of Oregon and Washington. Our goal is to support our partners and provide opportunities for individuals to explore their local waterway.