River Critters

The rivers, wetlands, and shores of the Pacific Northwest are home to many fascinating creatures. Here, we’ve compiled spotlights on some of our favorite local water-dwellers.

Water Striders

Water striders are thin, long-legged insects that use surface tension to walk on the water’s…

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American Coot

Is that a duck or a chicken? Actually, it’s an American Coot! The most aquatic…

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Importance of Clean Water for Amphibians

This post is part of our collaboration with Portland State University and Dr. Alida Cantor’s…

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The North American Beaver

Who’s our long-in-the-tooth friend who lives down by the river? Of course, it’s Oregon’s state…

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