Web Resources
Follow These Waters
Lewis River
Lewis River – Vancouver Lake Water Trail
River, lake and slough paddling await explorers on the Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Water Trail, a 32 mile water trail that connects the Lewis River in Woodland to Vancouver Lake and the Lower Columbia River Water Trail.
Lower Columbia
Lower Columbia
For millennia, humans have paddled the lower Columbia, and you can too – this site helps paddlers explore the mighty Columbia from Bonneville to Astoria.
Willamette Water Trail
Willamette Water Trail
See the Willamette in a whole new way by exploring this 187 mile water trail that runs from Springfield to the Columbia!
Clackamas River Trail
Clackamas River Trail
From Milo McIver to Clackamette Park, this water trail website will help you explore 22 miles of the Lower Clackamas River.
Fishing and Foraging
Mushroom Hunting
Mushroom Hunting
This page from Travel Oregon is a fun guide for getting started hunting fungi.
ODFW Fishing in Oregon
ODFW Fishing in Oregon
Fishing is a year-round activity in Oregon. Learn where and how on this site.
Disabled fishing
Disabled angler access map
This website has information about all the sites in Oregon with fishing access for folks in the community with limited mobility.
Boat launch status
Oregon boat ramp status map
Some boat launches in Oregon have been closed due to the recent wildlifes. This interactive map shows you which boat launches are open or closed.
Health of Water
Aquatic invasive plants and clams
Aquatic invasive plants and clams
All boaters and paddlers can help protect local waterways from invasive clams and weeds! This website shows you how to check your boat before you launch in a new river of lake.
Human Health
What’s in your tap water?
Ever wonder about the safety of your drinking water? The Environmental Working Group has scoured the data from 31 million state water records, and has created this handy database to show us what is in our drinking water. Enter your zip code to see what's coming out of your tap.
Drought monitor map
Drought monitor map
Is your county in a drought? Click on this map to drill down to the state and county level!
Water's Walk through Hanford
Water’s Walk through Hanford
This creative, fictional account of a water drop’s travels through the Hanford nuclear site is rich in facts, history, and actions you can take to help clean up Hanford.
Nature in Your Backyard
Stormwater management practices
Stormwater management best practices
Because clean rivers start at home, here are tips and tricks for managing stormwater in your yard.
What’s Your Lawn Style
What’s Your Lawn Style
Whether you dread lawn care or you are a lawn enthusiast, we’ve got free tips for a safe and healthy lawn from turf experts.
Plants
Find the perfect native plant for your space
This comprehensive online tool helps you pick the right one native plants for your yard based on soil and location. This is also a great tool to help identify wildflowers you see on your hike.
Find Native Plants
Find Native Plants
Ready to restore some habitat in your backyard? This map show sources of native plants in your area.
Plants and Wildlife
Amphibians
iNaturalist – amphibians in Oregon page
Amphibians don't get enough love! This interactive website has data about all species identified by the community, including photos and information about all the frogs and salamanders in your area.
Birds
Bird hot spots in your area
Are you interested to explore bird-watching? This interactive map has information to find bird sightings in your area, and to listend to their songs and more.
Fish
Oregon Conservation Strategy species
If you are interested to know what important fish and wildlife habitat exists in Oregon, this interactive map tool, helps you search for them. The tool is a bit tricky to use, so click the tutorial button for help.
Endangered species
USFWS Endangered Species search
Many salmon populations are "threatened" species on the Endangered Species List. Learn about all the bird, plant, amphibian and fish species and how you can help.
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