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A Poem by Maritza Oropeza Kritz

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

Maritza Oropeza Kritz is volunteer, educator, and ambassador for Latino Outdoors. We love her poem… Continue Reading A Poem by Maritza Oropeza Kritz

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Adopt a Drain

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

Storm drains, also called catch basins, help with flooding and stormwater runoff. You can do… Continue Reading Adopt a Drain

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An Invitation for People of Color Outdoors

By Roy Iwai / February 20, 2023

It is heartbreaking to hear a story about someone who has felt unwelcome walking along… Continue Reading An Invitation for People of Color Outdoors

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Beavers Help Slow Wildfires

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

You may already know that beavers have many positive impacts on their local river, but… Continue Reading Beavers Help Slow Wildfires

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Cape Disappointment

By Follow the Water / October 3, 2023

Cape Disappointment doesn’t disappoint! Take a trip to the clashing waves and the immersive ocean.… Continue Reading Cape Disappointment

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Changing Currents: Working for Water

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

In August of 2023, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Changing Currents program hosted its… Continue Reading Changing Currents: Working for Water

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Columbia South Shore Well Field

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional… Continue Reading Columbia South Shore Well Field

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Comunidades: Amplifying Voices for Environmental and Social Justice

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

Comunidades is doing wonderful work. The nonprofit organization led by Columbia Riverkeeper Ubaldo Hernández is… Continue Reading Comunidades: Amplifying Voices for Environmental and Social Justice

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Drains to Stream – It Really Does!

By Roy Iwai / March 24, 2022

Let’s talk about things going down the drain for a minute… We use a lot… Continue Reading Drains to Stream – It Really Does!

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Endangered Plant Makes a Comeback

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

Nelson’s checker-mallow was listed as an endangered species in 1993 due to habitat loss from… Continue Reading Endangered Plant Makes a Comeback

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Find A River Near You With The Swim Guide App

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

Every season, the allure of cool, refreshing water draws people to visit the rivers, lakes,… Continue Reading Find A River Near You With The Swim Guide App

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Fish-Friendly Culverts

By Follow the Water / January 16, 2024

An initiative is underway in Oregon and several other states that aims to upgrade outdated… Continue Reading Fish-Friendly Culverts

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Good Things Come From Small Places

By Roy Iwai / October 20, 2022

I hear this line often when I’m out working in a stream: “There’s no fish… Continue Reading Good Things Come From Small Places

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Grow Smart Grow Safe

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

Great story from OPB about farmers who voluntarily worked with their local soil and conservation… Continue Reading Grow Smart Grow Safe

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Harris Beach State Recreation Area

By Follow the Water / October 3, 2023

Harris Beach State Recreation Area is located on the rugged south coast of Brookings, Oregon.… Continue Reading Harris Beach State Recreation Area

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Inflate Your Vehicle Tires

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

When it rains in the Pacific Northwest, water washes over our roads, into storm drains,… Continue Reading Inflate Your Vehicle Tires

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Lacamas Regional Park

By Follow the Water / October 3, 2023

Have you ever been to Lacamas Regional Park in Camas, Washington? We’re big fans of… Continue Reading Lacamas Regional Park

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Lawn Alternatives

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

Are you considering getting rid of your lawn but aren’t sure what would replace it?… Continue Reading Lawn Alternatives

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Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek

By Follow the Water / February 20, 2024

Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with… Continue Reading Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek

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Microplastics

By Follow the Water / February 5, 2024

Microplastics are getting more attention here in the Columbia basin—researchers at PSU are hoping to… Continue Reading Microplastics

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