A Poem by Maritza Oropeza Kritz
Maritza Oropeza Kritz is volunteer, educator, and ambassador for Latino Outdoors. We love her poem… Continue Reading A Poem by Maritza Oropeza Kritz
Read MoreAdopt a Drain
Storm drains, also called catch basins, help with flooding and stormwater runoff. You can do… Continue Reading Adopt a Drain
Read MoreAn Invitation for People of Color Outdoors
It is heartbreaking to hear a story about someone who has felt unwelcome walking along… Continue Reading An Invitation for People of Color Outdoors
Read MoreBeavers Help Slow Wildfires
You may already know that beavers have many positive impacts on their local river, but… Continue Reading Beavers Help Slow Wildfires
Read MoreCape Disappointment
Cape Disappointment doesn’t disappoint! Take a trip to the clashing waves and the immersive ocean.… Continue Reading Cape Disappointment
Read MoreChanging Currents: Working for Water
In August of 2023, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Changing Currents program hosted its… Continue Reading Changing Currents: Working for Water
Read MoreColumbia South Shore Well Field
Did you know that the Columbia South Shore Well Field (CSSWF) is Oregon’s second-largest regional… Continue Reading Columbia South Shore Well Field
Read MoreComunidades: Amplifying Voices for Environmental and Social Justice
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
Read MoreDrains to Stream – It Really Does!
Let’s talk about things going down the drain for a minute… We use a lot… Continue Reading Drains to Stream – It Really Does!
Read MoreEndangered Plant Makes a Comeback
Nelson’s checker-mallow was listed as an endangered species in 1993 due to habitat loss from… Continue Reading Endangered Plant Makes a Comeback
Read MoreFind A River Near You With The Swim Guide App
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
Read MoreFish-Friendly Culverts
An initiative is underway in Oregon and several other states that aims to upgrade outdated… Continue Reading Fish-Friendly Culverts
Read MoreGood Things Come From Small Places
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
Read MoreGrow Smart Grow Safe
Great story from OPB about farmers who voluntarily worked with their local soil and conservation… Continue Reading Grow Smart Grow Safe
Read MoreHarris Beach State Recreation Area
Harris Beach State Recreation Area is located on the rugged south coast of Brookings, Oregon.… Continue Reading Harris Beach State Recreation Area
Read MoreInflate Your Vehicle Tires
When it rains in the Pacific Northwest, water washes over our roads, into storm drains,… Continue Reading Inflate Your Vehicle Tires
Read MoreLacamas Regional Park
Have you ever been to Lacamas Regional Park in Camas, Washington? We’re big fans of… Continue Reading Lacamas Regional Park
Read MoreLawn Alternatives
Are you considering getting rid of your lawn but aren’t sure what would replace it?… Continue Reading Lawn Alternatives
Read MoreMeadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek
Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with… Continue Reading Meadowlark Prairie Trailhead / Amazon Creek
Read MoreMicroplastics
Microplastics are getting more attention here in the Columbia basin—researchers at PSU are hoping to… Continue Reading Microplastics
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