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Technical Assistance Available for Restoration Project Scoping and Design Restoration practitioners who need technical assistance help with restoration project scoping, design, or planning have a new option to turn to with the Estuary Partnership's announcement of Technical Assistance Availability. Technical assistance funds are available to help project sponsors develop, design, and implement larger, more complex estuary restoration projects. Available services will include conceptual designs, engineering, hydrology, geotechnical and other technical skill sets. Applications are accepted on a rolling first come first served basis. View the Technical Assistance Announcement and Application.
Humboldt Learning Garden Groundbreaking Celebrates Next Phase of this Estuary Partnership Schoolyard Stormwater Project Humboldt School celebrated with a dirt turning ceremony the start of construction on their long awaited dream of an on-site Learning Garden. The project is the latest in the Estuary Partnership's Schoolyard Stormwater series. Learning Garden elements will include an outdoor classroom, garden boxes, and in Phase 2 a buried cistern that captures stormwater runoff from the school's roof to irrigate the garden. Project partners include the Bureau of Environmental Services East Side Big Pipe Community Benefit Opportunity Program, the Housing Authority of Portland, Portland Public Schools and Oregon Solutions. View the Learning Garden Conceptual Design.
Columbia River Remote Sensing Workshop Discusses Landcover Acquisition Options The May 28 Landcover Workshop at Portland State University provided an excellent forum to discuss landcover acquisition options for the lower Columbia River. Speaker presentations and a short summary of the day and next steps will be uploaded shortly. For questions on the workshop contact Keith Marcoe, Estuary Partnership GIS Coordinator, marcoe@lcrep.org or 503.226.1565 x. 230. New Estuary Partnership Office! The Estuary Partnership moved offices in late November, trading our first floor location for more space on the fourth floor.Come by to say hi and visit and please note the new suite address:
Dinner and Auction Another Big Success! A record crowd of 370 people attended this year's Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership Dinner and Auction, where they bid on a variety of silent and live auction items, bought a chance to select great bottles of wine, and listened to inspiring songs and quotes from the Kids for the Columbia Ambassadors from Laurelhurst School. Proceeds from the event go toward the Estuary Partnership's education programs. Thanks to all the many sponsors and attendees!
Get your 2009 Estuary Partnership Kids for the Columbia Calendar! Student artwork from artwork from classes throughout the lower Columbia River area highlights the pages of our 2009 Kids for the Columbia Calendar ($10). You can also get notecards, t-shirts, and other Estuary Partnership gear at the Estuary Partnership Store!
Habitat Restoration Effectiveness Monitoring Protocols Document Released The report "Protocols for Monitoring Habitat Restoration Projects in the Lower Columbia River and Estuary" was released April 25. The document describes a series of standardized protocols for monitoring the effects of habitat restoration projects in the lower Columbia River and estuary. The protocols were developed by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the Columbia River Estuary Study Task Force with the support of the US Army Corps of Engineers. "Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation for the Federal Columbia River Estuary Program" Final Report Released Often referred to as the RM and E Plan, the
Water Quality and Salmon Sampling Report Released The Estuary Partnership, USGS, and NOAA recently released the "Lower Columbia River and Estuary Ecosystem Monitoring: Water Quality and Salmon Sampling Report." The report details the results of the Estuary Partnership's juvenile salmon and water quality monitoring efforts. Check out the What's New page for some of the report's key findings.
Lower Columbia River Water Trail Profiled in VIA Magazine VIA Magazine, AAA Traveler's Companion Magazine profiles the Lower Columbia River Water Trail with a cover story in the May Issue of the Oregon/Idaho and California/Nevada/Utah editions. The story describes Tim Cahill's journey down the river and highlights parks and rental outfits that make accessing the trail easy. Read the Story
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Celebrate Oregon's 150th Birthday with a Big Canoe Paddle! Help celebrate Oregon's 150th birthday with one of the area's oldest forms of transportation and recreation - paddling a canoe. In this case, you'll paddle one of the Estuary Partnership's incredibly stable 34-foot canoes from the Madison Street dock near the Hawthorne Bridge on the Willamette River. No experience is necessary, and the trips are suitable for ages three and up. Costs are $5 for adults, and free for kids 16 and under. For more information contact McKenzie Miller at 503.226.1565 x. 229 or miller@lcrep.org. Estuary Partnership Seeks The Estuary Partnership is recruiting for a Restoration Projects Coordinator to work closely with the Scappoose Bay and Lower Columbia River Watershed Councils and other partners on habitat restoration project development. The full time position will be focused on the Scappoose/St. Helens and Clatskanie areas and housed in the St. Helens area. Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Estuary Partnership office. See the Position Description for a description of the position, qualifications, and applications requirements.
Nature Once again, the Estuary Partnership and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park at Fort Clatsop are partnering to provide a week of outdoor exploration and investigation at Fort Clatsop in Astoria for students entering 4th-6th grades. Nature Adventure Camp dates are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, July 13-17. For registration and other details see: Nature Adventure Camp.
EPA Releases Columbia River Basin State of the River Report for Toxics EPA's Columbia River Basin State of the River Report for Toxics compiles data about four widespread contaminants in the Columbia River basin and identifies the risk they pose to people, fish, and wildlife. Mercury, PCBs, PBDE flame retardants, and DDT and its breakdown products are profiled. Download the complete Report for Toxics here or visit the EPA web site for more information or specific sections.
2008 Columbia River Estuary Conference Proceedings Released In late April more than 100 people gathered in Astoria for the Columbia River Estuary Conference on Ecosystem Restoration. Now, the Conference Proceedings are available in PDF format. Most individual presentations are available as well through the CREC web site too: http://cerc.labworks.org/abstracts.stm
New Estuary Partnership Education Brochure and General Brochures Available The Estuary Partnership's new Education Brochure and General Brochure are available. The Education Brochure describes the Estuary Partnership's applied learning programs ranging from classroom programs to service learning projects to on-river programs, as well as how to schedule programs, while the General Program Brochure summarize program activities over the past year.
Lower Columbia River Summit: Toxic Contaminant Reduction Action Agenda Over 100 community leaders from the private, non-profit, and public sectors met January 4, 2008 to discuss next steps for toxic reduction and monitoring of the lower Columbia River and estuary. The Summary Report details next steps, progress since January, and what needs to happen to address the problem. NOAA Fisheries Estuary Recovery Plan Module Available The Columbia River Estuary Recovery Plan Module is one element of a larger effort to develop recovery plans for ESA listed fish species in the Columbia Basin. The module is intended to help account for the degree which the estuary and plume can contribute to basin wide recovery efforts. The Estuary Partnership developed the draft Columbia River Estuary Recovery Plan under contract to NOAA Fisheries. To view the module: more
Lower Columbia River Bring the Lower Columbia River Water Trail inside with the new Water Trail Poster. Blues, greens, and an overhead shot of a solo kayaker will make you feel like you're paddling the lower Columbia River wherever you are. Posters are available from the Estuary Partnership office for only $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Partnership's Stewardship Programs. Contact Pam Andrews or 503.226.1565 x. 234 to purchase
Zebra Mussel Relative Found in Lake Mead, CA. Boaters and Public Asked to be Extra Vigilant Like its cousin the zebra mussel, the freshwater quagga mussel can grow on many surfaces and form dense colonies that impact water pipes, fish screens and ladders, native species and water recreation. Their arrival in the Pacific Northwest could have serious impacts. Boaters and the general public are asked to be on the lookout for any sign of these invasive mussels, and to take special precaution when transporting boats between waterbodies. Additional information and what you can do to stop their spread is available at: www.protectyourwaters.net or www.100thMeridian.or |
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